Not so if you've gone over on your ankle, though — a common problem if you're barefoot, without the ankle support of a shoe.
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If it's a nuisance, you might find an ankle support or a compression stocking helps.
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Without wanting to sound like a dinosaur, it also offers better ankle support and thicker soles that grip.
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Wearing a firm ankle support will help keep the swelling down and also protect you from going over on it again while it's healing.
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For sufficient ankle support and overall control, your boots should fit snugly - you may need to come down half a size from your regular shoe size.
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