The BetterGuard 2.0
A huge leap in performance innovation
The ultimate ankle support for elite athletes — The BetterGuard 2.0 is a super lightweight and ultra-comfy ankle brace built for those who want to avoid ankle injuries and perform at their peak without traditional ankle support weighing them down.
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ADAPTIVE ANKLE SUPPORT
Ankle protection with uncompromising performance
Supercharged by adaptive ankle stabilizing technology, The BetterGuard uses micro-hydraulic pistons to enable natural mobility with dynamic support. It reacts to sudden movements and activates on impact to stabilize the ankle joint up to 4x faster than your body.
2022 NBA Launchpad Portfolio-Unternehmen
Fueled by a decade of working with athletes and a constant drive to innovate, we're inspiring better movement around the world. In 2022, Betterguards was selected by NBA Launchpad to work alongside league and team officials focusing on innovation in the prevention and rehabilitation of ankle injuries.
Why we made this
Imagine your journey without setbacks
An estimated 2,000,000 ankle injuries happen annually in the U.S. alone. One simple misstep can sideline you from the game you love. We made The BetterGuard so you can worry less about ankle sprains and focus more on achieving your goals.
SHOP ANKLE PROTECTIONWhy thousands of athletes around the world love The BetterGuard
The perfect blend of protection and performance — The BetterGuard gives you the essential ankle support you need without compromising what matters most.
Move freely, play fearlessly
Experience freedom of movement confidently without sacrificing support. The BetterGuard ankle brace moves with you, so you can push your boundaries and play fearlessly.
Blazingly fast support
Adaptive ankle support reacts to sudden movements 3-4x faster than your body, giving you medical-grade support in an instant.
Return to play
The BetterGuard aids in return to play, so you spend less time recovering from injuries and more time doing what you love.*
Featherlight design
Barely there yet powerfully supportive, The BetterGuard's double-layer compression socks wear like second skin. They're remarkably lighter than traditional rigid and lace-up ankle braces, so you can achieve your goals without bulky ankle braces holding you back.
Truly wearable technology
Focus on your game, not your screen. We skipped unnecessary frills to build the most functional injury prevention, recovery, and performance technology. Experience the freedom of movement and intuitive functionality that complements your active lifestyle.
Move freely, play fearlessly
Experience freedom of movement confidently without sacrificing support. The BetterGuard ankle brace moves with you, so you can push your boundaries and play fearlessly.
Blazingly fast support
Adaptive ankle support reacts to sudden movements 3-4x faster than your body, giving you medical-grade support in an instant.
Return to play
The BetterGuard aids in return to play, so you spend less time recovering from injuries and more time doing what you love.*
Featherlight design
Barely there yet powerfully supportive, The BetterGuard's double-layer compression socks wear like second skin. They're remarkably lighter than traditional rigid and lace-up ankle braces, so you can achieve your goals without bulky ankle braces holding you back.
Truly wearable technology
Focus on your game, not your screen. We skipped unnecessary frills to build the most functional injury prevention, recovery, and performance technology. Experience the freedom of movement and intuitive functionality that complements your active lifestyle.
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Explore The BetterGuard's intuitive design in stunning detail. Click and drag to view the product from any angle. Discover how each meticulously crafted component works together to deliver exceptional athletic performance with superior support and unmatched freedom of movement.
Franz Wagner
F, Orlando Magic
After struggling with tape and other ankle braces for years, I wanted to find the lightest-weight brace that would still give me the support I need and let me still move like I want to. I’m embracing the minimalist approach of The BetterGuard because it’s actually much better for us to have freedom of movement in an ankle brace vs. wearing the enormous ankle braces people used to play in before.
Martin Strobel
European Handball Champions 2016
Betterguards has the potential to significantly and positively impact the protection and performance of many athletes. I already played with The BetterGuard during my active time as a professional and am convinced that it will offer the sports community a new kind of protective experience without restrictions.
Kendell Petersen
Midfielder, BYU Soccer
2023 Academic All Big 12
When I play with The BetterGuard I hardly feel it at all. I feel like I can cut and kick exactly how I want to. It’s just nice knowing I have that extra support without feeling like I have an ankle brace on.
Mo Wagner
C, Orlando Magic
The first time I tried it on I knew it was different than any of the braces I tried before. Similar to tape, it’s super lightweight and fits easily inside my shoes, but The BetterGuard is way more convenient. During games, if your ankle starts to twist then you can feel The BetterGuard adapter tighten so it stops your ankle from turning. Then it goes back to normal so fast it’s like you don’t have to worry about it slowing you down at all.
Wally Blase
NBA Alumni Athletic Trainer: Chicago Bulls & Atlanta Hawks
VP of Sports and Performance Health for Fusionetics Sports Science
As an athletic trainer who has worked for over 30 years, at every level of sport: from high school to NCAA Division I & II, and then onto professional sport in the NFL and NBA, I have had the opportunity to see multiple innovative products come onto the market over the years, that have made an incredible impact on performance as well as injury prevention for athletes across all levels of play. The most recent innovation that has become a game changer for athletes is The BetterGuard ankle brace. The lightweight and comfortable brace is second to none in their design for comfort and performance for the athlete, but the key to its uniqueness is their next level protection that is unlike any other ankle brace in the world. Their patented "Protection System" is one of a kind and cannot be found in any other brace on the market. I highly recommend The BetterGuard brace for any athlete that is looking for support and protection without sacrificing performance, movement and comfort.
Daniel „Booby“ Gibson
Ex-NBA Profi der Cleveland Cavaliers
Meine Karriere in der NBA endete aufgrund von immer wieder auftretenden Sprunggelenkverletzungen frühzeitig. In unserem Spiel sind sie unvermeidlich. Deshalb freue ich mich, mit The BetterGuard ein Produkt zu repräsentieren, das dazu beiträgt, dass andere nicht die gleichen Erfahrungen machen müssen wie ich. Die Tatsache, dass die Bandage einen so hohen Tragekomfort bietet, macht es perfekt für den Einsatz im Profisport. Denn als Sportler will man ein Produkt, das die Leistung nicht einschränkt.
Prof. Dr. Steffen Willwacher
Senior Member of the International Society of Biomechanics
High comfort, excellent freedom of movement, and adaptive protection - Betterguards impresses as an innovative solution for injury prevention. While conventional products such as bandages and orthoses have previously forced users to choose between freedom of movement or protection, Betterguards now offers a high-tech product for sports that effectively combines both.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
All Pro WR, Detroit Lions
The reason I really like Betterguards' ankle brace is the technology is second to none. You don't really notice The BetterGuard when you're wearing it, almost like a compression sock. But as soon as you make a violent move or violent twist and turn that your body might not be ready for, it's going to activate. It's going to kick in and it's definitely going to prevent some serious injuries… Just wearing The BetterGuard could save you from missing 4 – 8 weeks of your season, or even an ankle injury that could be much worse.
Equanimeous St. Brown
WR, New Orleans Saints
I feel all players should wear The BetterGuard — not just in practice but, also in games — because injury is such a big part of the game. I think the injury rate is 100% in football. I personally suffered an ankle injury my second year and missed the whole year. I definitely could've used The BetterGuard a couple years ago, but I'm happy to have it now.
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