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Shoe question
08/21/18 at 8:59pm
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Looking for suggestions  I am looking for a mid ankle clip in shoe, but I don't know that anyone makes one. I was looking online and came up with zilch. 

A long time ago, I tore all the ligaments in my right ankle. I was able to work around it for a long time, but its giving me fits lately. 



  
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Re: Shoe question
Reply #1 - 08/21/18 at 9:08pm
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Not trying to be a smart-alec but, have you thought about going to flats? With a quality pedal and shoe combo they are super grippy and, if you develop good form, probably comparable to clipless. Might save your ankles in the long run...
  
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Re: Shoe question
Reply #2 - 08/21/18 at 9:13pm
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Best bet is probably just to get a good ankle brace which will give more support than a high shoe anyway. I've done it before with sprained ankles and had good luck. More than anything it is a good reminder not to do something stupid.
  
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Re: Shoe question
Reply #3 - 08/21/18 at 11:02pm
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Understand your problem as my ankles are shot too. Think the brace is going to be your ultimate solution. I looked at the Shock Dr stuff from Troy Lee but found a very similar product at Dicks Sporting goods for much less money. My only caution is to be careful not to over buy on protection as I found some of the more rigid versions made it very difficult to drop my heel when descending through the rough stuff. 

As for shoes check out the Shimano ME7 shoe - currently on sale at REI for $90 or the Magic cross ride shoe on sale at Jenson for around $40.
  
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