Advanced Elastic Ankle Support - Vulkan (1)

This is a firm elastic ankle support from Vulkan, a slip-on sleeve in lightweight Nano Flextra fabric with a closed heel that stays comfortable through movement. It gives even compression around the joint, so it suits a player who wants more hold than a basic sleeve without stepping up to a lace-up brace. It comes in three sizes, in a choice of black or pink.

The Nano Flextra fabric is a lightweight stretch knit that sits close to the skin without bulk. The closed heel keeps the fit even without a pressure point at the back of the joint. One support is supplied per pack.

A slip-on sleeve like this goes on the same way every time without a trainer, which is why players who have rolled an ankle before reach for one alongside their tape. It gives compression and support, not treatment, so it is best kept for a known niggle rather than a fresh injury, and anything painful or unstable is worth a physiotherapist's look first. If you are weighing a sleeve against strapping, our guide covers how tape and a brace compare for the ankle.

Features

• Closed heel design that keeps the fit even through movement
• Firm, even compression around the ankle joint
• Lightweight Nano Flextra stretch knit that sits close without bulk
• Slip-on sleeve that goes on the same way every time, no trainer needed
• Sizes S, M and L, in black or pink
• One support supplied per pack

Specifications

• Type: elastic slip-on ankle support
• Material: Nano Flextra stretch knit fabric
• Design: closed heel
• Sizes (measured around the ankle): S 21cm to 23.5cm, M 23.5cm to 26cm, L 26cm to 30cm
• Colours: black or pink
• Pack: one support

What's in the box

• One Vulkan Advanced Elastic Ankle Support

Usage

Slide the support over the foot and position it so the closed heel sits at the back of the joint, then wear it through training or a game for compression and support. It is not a substitute for strapping a fresh or unstable injury. Measure around the ankle to pick a size, and if you land on a boundary at 23.5cm or 26cm, size down for a firmer fit or up for comfort.

Care and storage

Air dry the support rather than using heat, and store it dry.

Common questions

Is it for a fresh sprain? No. It gives compression and support for a known weak or niggling ankle, not treatment for a new or unstable injury, which is worth having assessed first. How firm is it compared with a lace-up brace? It is a firm elastic sleeve, so it holds more than a thin basic sleeve but stays softer and lighter than a lace-up stabiliser. Which size should I order? Measure around the ankle and match it to the size range; on a boundary measurement, size down for a firmer fit or up for comfort. Does it come in more than one colour? Yes, it is stocked in black and pink across all three sizes.

Straptor is Australian-owned and carries the ankle range from light elastic through to a lace-up stabiliser, so you can compare support levels side by side rather than guess from a single listing. It sits in our ankle braces range alongside the rest of our braces and supports. Orders are shipped nationwide, with walk-in at our East Bendigo store, and if you are between sizes you can call the team on 03 5443 2239 for a hand.