"The open toe and heel design allows full range of movement so that your ankle can heal faster after injury. This ankle support is designed with a neoprene rubber layer sandwiched between durable cotton and nylon laminates. This helps retain body heat and increase blood circulation which accelerates the body’s natural healing process, relieving pain, swelling and stiffness and helping injuries to recover faster. It also reduces the risk of new or recurring injuries by creating greater flexibility in muscles, tendons and ligamen "