I have more experience than I care to count (seriously I have sprained my right ankle in the double digits)in turning my ankle in everything from sneakers to barefoot but I have never turned my ankle-knock on wood, watch it happen just because I said it didn't-my ankle while wearing an Avia shoe and while they aren't the spiffiest or coolest out there they fit great, provide awesome suppport and are of really great quality. I can't recommend them enough.