EXO-L FAQ

The EXO-L Ankle Brace was primarily designed to prevent ankle twists in recreational and professional athletes. Other groups with ankle problems can benefit from it as well. To name a few: adults and children who have suffered multiple ankle sprains (and therefore have a high chance of recurrence), people with chronic ankle instability, people with foot or ankle weakness which makes them prone to sprains, people who are unstable on their feet and are worried about twisting their ankles. The medical version EXO-L UP is the #1 solution for patients with foot drop.

Go to the 3D scanning page.

Go to the shoemaker page.

In the long run EXO-L will save you money, because EXO-L has a much longer durability than other ankle protection devices. Your EXO-L is 3D modeled & 3D printed especially for you. Custom-made products typically are more expensive than standard products. 

Visit the web shop to find out the price of your EXO-L. 

We sell EXO-L at a reduced price to physiotherapists, podiatrists, medical doctors and distributors. This is to express our appreciation for the service and support they provide to you. 

First, a 3D scan of your foot and ankle is made to ensure a perfect fit. The 3D scan is converted into file for the 3D printer. The 3D printer prints your brace, which is then assembled with medical padding and a strap. You will also receive a patch. Visit a shoemaker to have the patch attached to your shoe. 

Traditional ankle braces are based on the limitation of movement. They try to fixate the joint by limiting the side-to-side ankle movement as well as other planes of movement. The EXO-L brace doesn’t seek to limit movement – in fact it lets your ankle move naturally and freely – until the moment that it’s about to sprain. This very specific and targeted function is why this brace can be so slim. It all comes down to a fit-for-purpose design paired with some state-of-the-art innovation.

Discuss this with your medical professional because it will be unique to you. If you’re an athlete, whether it’s recreational or professional, it is logical to wear your EXO-L whenever you’re playing sports or training. If going for a walk causes you to feel unstable, it is advisable to wear your brace during these walks and/or through the day. Any time you’re wearing your brace, you eliminate the risk of ankle sprains, so wear it whenever you feel you’re at risk.

The EXO-L Ankle Brace is attached to your shoe via a cord and a patch. Use supportive shoes that you will wear most during the activity that puts you at risk of ankle sprains – like good sports shoes or walking shoes. 

EXO-L doesn’t work with high top shoes. In order for the brace to function properly, the malleoli – the bony protuberances on either side of the ankle – must be uncovered. Furthermore, high top shoes have been debunked for their ankle sprain prevention effect: this is close to zero. Shoes with hard plastic parts on the sides don’t work either – it will be impossible to sew the EXO-L patch to the shoe.

Always take the right measurements to recover from your injury. If your EXO-L still fits and you are not experiencing any extra pain, it is good to keep using it. Wearing your brace through your recovery will help reduce the likelihood of another sprain, which could significantly set back your recovery and lead to greater damage to your ankle ligaments. 

As your EXO-L is custom-made, it takes some time to manufacture. Please allow approximately four weeks for your EXO-L be designed, printed and shipped. 

Yes, you can choose to personalise your brace. EXO-L is available in multiple colours.

Yes, especially if you have weak or instable ankles. You don’t need to be playing a sport to sprain your ankle. It can happen to anybody at any time. Many people use their EXO-L to simply support their ankles through everyday life

The EXO-L is designed to prevent ankle sprains – but the EXO-L UP is specifically  designed for foot drop and can definitely help you.

The current situation is that it varies. When EXO-L is work-related, it is fully covered. When it is sports or leisure related, it is not or only partly covered. We recommend checking with your insurance company. Query them as to whether they cover ‘orthotics’.

There is no official connection, but at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics 27 players wore an EXO-L Ankle Brace. Some of these athletes are true ambassadors of EXO-L, stating that without EXO-L they would never have come this far. Some also won Gold or Silver Medals. 

Many players of national teams, including World Champions protect their ankles with EXO-L. For more info go to the field hockey page.