Ankle Braces – Medical-Grade Stability

Ankle Braces & Supports – Trusted Worldwide, Engineered in Germany

For almost a century, Bauerfeind has led the way in medical-grade ankle bracing. Designed and manufactured in Zeulenroda, Germany, our ankle supports combine premium materials, anatomical precision and clinical research to deliver stability, comfort and proven pain relief.

Whether you’re dealing with ankle sprains, chronic instability, tendon irritation, swelling or Achilles pain, our braces are engineered to help you move with confidence. Each support uses breathable knit materials, targeted compression and stabilising strap systems to reduce pain, improve proprioception and support natural movement.

Support for Sprains, Instability & Achilles Pain

Our ankle braces are trusted by physiotherapists, sports doctors, elite athletes and active everyday Australians. They’re ideal for:

• Lateral ankle sprains
• Chronic ankle instability
• Achilles tendinitis
• Tendon strain or irritation
• Swelling and mild arthritis
• Pre- and post-operative care
• Returning to sport after injury

Why Choose Bauerfeind?

Every brace is engineered to stay in place, fit comfortably inside your shoes and provide durable support without restricting movement. With hundreds of 5-star reviews and a satisfaction guarantee, you can trust you’re getting a brace that’s built to last – and built to work.

Find the Right Ankle Brace

Not sure which ankle support is right for you? Our fitting specialists are here to help. Contact us via phone, email or live chat for personalised guidance whether that’s managing pain, improving stability or supporting recovery.

Shop Bauerfeind ankle braces today and experience the difference of true medical-grade support – delivered across Australia.

Find answers to the most common questions.

When should I use an ankle brace?

Ankle braces can be worn to treat sprains, instability and for both general and specific ankle pain. While recovering from injury, the brace will stabilise the ankle ligaments, tendons and joints to decrease inflammation and speed-up the healing process. Ankle braces can also be worn to prevent injury or for those who require additional ankle stability during movement.

How does an ankle brace work?

By providing support and stability to specific areas of the ankle, the brace ensures pain relief at all levels of movement. Premium ankle braces offer medical-grade compression to support and activate the surrounding muscles, whilst reducing swelling to speed up recovery. This also maximises your perception and awareness of the position and movement of your ankle (proprioception).

If you're looking for ankle-strength building exercises, try the Unstable Squat. 

Which ankle brace is right for me?

Bauerfeind has created a range of ankle braces, each suited to treat, or manage, specific ankle injuries. As a general rule, soft-sleeve products are for mild to moderate injuries and for low-level stability. Whereas hard braces are for moderate to severe injuries and provide a higher level of stability.

If you are still unsure which ankle brace is most suitable for you, we recommend for you to get in touch with one of our product specialists via the live chat and email function on our homepage or via phone during business hours on 1300 668 466. You can also consult a medical practitioner for their opinion.

How do I take care of these products?

Virtually all of our products can be machine washed on a cold gentle cycle and air dried out of direct sunlight. Putting them on and taking them off carefully is recommended, and for specific product care, refer to the product manual or contact our friendly staff.

Is there warranty for these products?

Every Bauerfeind product is crafted with precision and care and is covered by a manufacturing warranty in accordance with Consumer Law. Warranty periods may vary subject to product range. At any point if you've got issues with the product or aren't sure if something is wrong, just contact our helpful staff.

How do I know they'll fit?

Bauerfeind have an incredibly extensive sizing system for our products based off of hundreds of thousands of patient measurements. The perfect anatomic fit system we use means that the supports are designed to fit your body, not the other way around. (We also offer custom options for a range of our products for those rare few who still can't fit into our sizing range).

How long should I wear my ankle brace?

This changes from case to case. Generally, it's best to wear the brace until you have completely recovered from your injury, or when performing activities known to cause pain. For injury prevention, wear the ankle brace during exercise and when you're putting the ankle under particular strain.

For those suffering from constant pain, such as ankle arthritis, compression garments can be worn at all times, to ease pain and swelling. 

How do I clean my ankle brace?

Wash the compression braces on a gentle cycle, at a low temperature, and then allow them to air-dry. Ideally, the garments should be washed in a delicates wash-bag. Clothes dryers should be avoided as the high temperatures can damage the fabric and grade of compression. For hard braces, hand-wash in cool water and allow to air-dry.

Can I return my ankle brace?

Yes, with our 30 day return policy, if your brace isn't the right fit, we will refund or provide store credit. We can only accept returns if the product is unused apart from trying it on. More details here.

When will my ankle brace arrive?

All orders placed prior to 3pm are generally dispatched the same day, if not, they will be dispatched on the next business day. If ankle braces are on back order, you will be immediately notified of potential delays.