From the conclusion: "These findings provide preliminary evidence suggesting that a smaller muscular effort (a delayed pre-activation timing and decreased ampl

From the conclusion: "These findings provide preliminary evidence suggesting that a smaller muscular effort (a delayed pre-activation timing and decreased amplitude of evertor muscle activity) and changed proprioceptive feedback may result from wearing high-top shoes, and this might be detrimental to establishing and maintaining functional ankle joint stability in ankle strain situations." I disagree that using lower muscular effort means the joint is less stable. I would conclude the opposite, that if it takes less effort to maintain balance, the ankle is more stable. Ergo, high tops are more supportive.