Swallow brought this thread to my attention, until about 17 months ago I used to be a medic for the Royal Navy with my last posting providing all medical care for the Royal Marine Mountain Leaders. Most of my career was spent working with trauma, lower limb injuries and more than my fair share of exotic rashes, I also co wrote a paper on biomechanics of feet across the Armed Forces.
So with this resume I would suggest the following do not get an ankle support they are a waste of money unless you use Coban and use that correctly, definitely increase the height of your boots I personally can recommend Lowa combat and mountain boots mil issue or Lowa Tibet pro's, both save service blokes hundreds of severe injuries every year and are worth every penny Meindl's are also a great brand.
However boots alone will only compound the issue that you have as the fantastic they will provide will only make your ankle and arches weaker so ensuring you have some light trainers or bare foot style shoes or if your a bit more risqué those individual toe things as your "in camp" shoes and for your local area. these will help your foot passively rehabilitate better and increase the overall strength and balance of your foot in your non hiking/woods time.
A wise man once told me that your boots should be your most expensive bits of kit you own and I think this is sound advice.
Hopefully this is helpful?
So with this resume I would suggest the following do not get an ankle support they are a waste of money unless you use Coban and use that correctly, definitely increase the height of your boots I personally can recommend Lowa combat and mountain boots mil issue or Lowa Tibet pro's, both save service blokes hundreds of severe injuries every year and are worth every penny Meindl's are also a great brand.
However boots alone will only compound the issue that you have as the fantastic they will provide will only make your ankle and arches weaker so ensuring you have some light trainers or bare foot style shoes or if your a bit more risqué those individual toe things as your "in camp" shoes and for your local area. these will help your foot passively rehabilitate better and increase the overall strength and balance of your foot in your non hiking/woods time.
A wise man once told me that your boots should be your most expensive bits of kit you own and I think this is sound advice.
Hopefully this is helpful?
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