A banded support system configured to induce a windlass mechanism in a foot includes a forefoot portion configured to enclose at least a portion of a forefoot of the foot, and a band coupled to the forefoot portion. The band includes a first end extending from the forefoot portion in a first orientation, and a second end extending from the forefoot portion in the first orientation. The first end is positioned proximate the second end such that the band is substantially U-shaped. The band further includes a midpoint positioned between the first and second ends in a second orientation perpendicular to the first orientation.
