I have a condition called drop foot. It causes me difficulty walking and my ankle sometimes hurts. I have a big boot that holds my foot in place that came from my doctor and physical therapist, this ankle brace has strapping that's similar to that boot. It's very easily adjusted, and offers good support. I don't think it will help with the drop foot, but I think it will help with pain in my ankle. I can't wear the boot and walk, it's not a walking boot, so I think this brace will might help a little when my ankle is hurting.