The Swede-O Tarsal Lok Ankle Brace combines the superior comfort of a lace-up brace with the greater support provided by a rigid brace. The Swede-O Tarsal Lok ankle brace features a patented built-in stabilizer that actually molds to the shape of your ankle from your body heat. This achieves a more custom fit and provides better control of the ankle. Because the majority of the Tarsal Loks support is provided by the shape and placement of the built-in stabilizer, the Tarsal Lok does not need the excessive material around the forefoot and heel that are normally found in other lace-up ankle braces. The Tarsal Lok is a low profile ankle brace and will fit in almost any shoe style.