Some years ago I was running and did a baseball slide onto
a cement porch. I smashed my ankle, the first diagnosis was
that I'd never walk again, but I made it. Can't run, but do get
to where I want to go and beyond.
After buying and trying hundreds of dollars of shoes and boots,
(Goodwill and the Women's Mission love me) I finally found a
type of boots that I've worn nearly every day for the last 5 or
so years. They are lace up cowboy ropers, and can be laced up
tight enough to support my ankle. I do use some supports in them
now and then, but they don't seem to make that much difference.
Just try these, they aren't high style, but if they help you walk with
not much pain, that's a step in the right direction (pun not intended!)