Boots for Sasquatch. 14 Wide choice are so limited.

I'm basically looking for options and you just supplied me with three brands I've never tried.

I'm very comfortable in my keens but it's the ankle support that I'm interested in and possibly a better fitting boot otherwise you'd probably see me in my running shoes on the trail.

I just discovered that I'm a size 14 which seems to be the magic number for not having what you want.

Thanks for taking the time Trinity.

In most cases you can achieve better ankle support by strengthening the muscles and ligaments. That and some balance exercises can work wonders.

Calf raises, bodyweight only
One legged squats, bodyweight only or small dumbbells
Forward lunges, bodyweight or small dumbbells or lightweight barbell
Side lunges, bodyweight or small dumbbells

Side-to-side exercises are great for stability, since if you sprain an ankle it's almost always due to a sudden side-to-side movement (stepped on a rock, etc.), not forward or back. No guarantees, but they help.

Balance - bosu, slackline, or anything like it. There are some other exercises that require no equipment at all, and I do them, but have no idea what they're called. They're typically done with bodyweight or a kettlebell. The first few times you may need some support.

Here's a video of one of the no-name exercises. You can do this with the weight on the same side as the stationary leg, or on the opposite side (opposite hand, cross over to the stationary foot). It's more of a balance and a control thing than a strength thing, but it teaches your body how to stay in line.



If you can't do it with a kettlebell or dumbbell, that's normal. Start with bodyweight, and use a support (bar, post) if you need to. Gradually work your way up. I should know - I've never had good balance, so I'm pretty much always at the beginner to intermediate stages of exercises like that. Never advanced.

Yeah, yoga can definitely help. I'm not real familiar with Pilates, but what little I know is quite favorable.

All the ankle support you need is already built into your lower legs. Humans are hearty creatures; follow the suggestions above and you'll be out in nothing more than lightweight hiking shoes in no time.