Gather athletic tape, pre-wrap or underwrap, and scissors
Clean and dry the foot and ankle
Place the foot at a 90-degree angle
Apply pre-wrap if desired
Anchor tape around the lower leg just above the ankle
Anchor tape around the midfoot
Apply a stirrup strip from the inside of the lower leg, under the heel, to the outside of the lower leg
Apply a second stirrup strip in the opposite direction
Add heel-lock strips on both sides of the ankle
Add figure-eight strips around the foot and ankle
Add additional anchor strips to secure the tape
Check that the tape is snug but not too tight
Make sure toes remain warm and pink
Remove or retape if numbness, tingling, or increased pain occurs