Too complicated to use!

The most striking thing about the HANSAPLAST ANKLE BANDAGE is its awkward handling. Who has not gained any experience with similar models, will initially secure hard pressed to align them properly. Another minus point that struck me immediately is the fact that the material is thicker than other bandages.

I have always suffered from sensitive ankles, which made it necessary to wear bandages during exercise. Therefore, I can say that I know my way around very well in this area, - necessarily so to speak. I am also always looking for even better ways to protect my joints than those that I already know and use. So I was excited about the model of Elastoplast.
But only one look at the manual told me that it had to be by one of the more difficult models.

I already have a foot wrap that is comparable constructed. In other words, you just have artfully wrapped around the Fußgelenkt after a certain principle. So is indeed guaranteed that the foot is supported in a particular degree, but the application itself needs a certain amount of practice until you "has bow out" the.
When customizing the Elastoplast model turned out that I mean experience of comparable bandage 1: 1 was transferred to this model. The only difference was a foot strap, which needed special attention.
This Fußschleife should both facilitate application and offer more support. In my opinion, it is but superfluous and even interferes with occurrence on the heel!

Adjusted correctly, the bandage but provides very good grip. The joint is supported and can therefore be fully loaded, without bends or is overloaded. A clear advantage.
However, their capabilities are very limited, because the fabric is so thick that you can wear them only without or with wide, well-regulating shoes. Most likely it works with laced sneakers. Velcro shoes or belts, however not suitable.

In my opinion there are better models than the tested Elastoplast because this bandage does offer sufficient protection and support, but in terms of the correct wrapping is too cumbersome. That it is also not to wear in most shoes, limited their applications to sports activities without shoes or sports shoes with good wide lace. If one is suffering acutely from an injury, this bandage is in everyday life is not good for (unless you go for example in sports shoes for work). Therefore, one should carefully consider whether this model can meet its own requirements or not. When in doubt, it would be best to try once it comes before you decide to purchase one.

As for me, so I wear this bandage only gymnastic exercises without shoes, at home. Everything else is just too cumbersome to me.