Unanswered Ankle protection?

[dirt huffer]

Does anyone wear ankle protection with their flat pedals? If so what are you running?

Been riding flats for years without a care, but after injuring my Achilles i'm looking for a bit of abrasion protection in the event a foot bounces off a pedal. The only cycling ankle protector i've found is from 7iDP.

7iDP 2018 Control Ankle
» Control Ankle Protector

 

[steve_sordy]

Fortunately, that's not a problem I've ever had, (that's jinxed me now!)
But it looks like a good product. If you buy it, let us know what you think about it please.

 

[Gary]

used to (have to) use a 661 ankle/foot brace because of a long term injury. They're thick and supportive enough theyd definitely offer a decvnt level of protection to your ankl too.
I don't wear any armour protection at all though.

SixSixOne Race Brace Pro 2018 | Chain Reaction Cycles

 

[Krisj]

Haha @Gary I had the same brace for dirt jumping when I came back after snapping my ankle bone 4screws and 7 months later these gave me the confidence to start hitting the dirt again.
@dirt huffer They were very comfy and you didn’t know you were wearing them. I’d definitely recommend them for ankle injury support and prevention??

 

[Kernow]

SingleTrack Shin Protector | Soft Easy Fit Protection | Endura
There’s are the best knee shin pads I’ve ever used , they protect right to the top of a boot . They are so comfy and all the mud stays on them rather than your legs someasy cleanup when it’s mucky
Ive had the Troy lee ones for a while which everyone raves about but I never use them after these .
As for boots , there s few with reasonable ankle protection , Iam currently using the north wave gore tex which have now seen 3 seasons and still good