SB SOX Original Cotton Kinesiology Tape Roll – Best Latex Free Athletic Tape for Muscles/Joints – Waterproof, Stretchy, and Gentle on Skin (16ft)

I'm a retired athletic trainer, and I love kinesiotape! I've been using this brand since 2018, and—when used properly (making sure you have really clean and dry skin before application)—this tape stays put for days! Even through showers and workouts. I like the variety of colors, and the super adhesion. Use it regularly on my right knee for severe chrondromalacia (cartilage damage beneath the kneecap), which I've suffered from for decades. Helps my kneecap track well, and alleviates 90% of the pain. 100% on a good day. If you've never used kinesiotape, watch some application videos to get tips for your particular issue. And rounding off all of the corners with a scissors goes a long way to aid applying and adhesion. Looks a lot better, too, and isn't as prone to threading.

SB SOX kinesiology tape is terrific for lending light support to injured body parts. I've used other brands in the past, but the SB SOX tape is more forgiving and sticks better. Yes, you will probably need to use the yank-and-shriek method for removing the tape because, if you've applied it correctly, it probably won't come off on it's own. IMO, pulling it off isn't a big deal at all unless a lot of body hair is involved. The tape can stay stuck for weeks, but it should be removed after one week to allow the skin to breathe. Pulling it off after it's gotten completely wet in the shower works best. Otherwise, after bathing just blot it lightly to remove excess moisture. I sometimes use a hair dryer for quicker drying.Some key points for successful application: 1) Clean the area with rubbing alcohol. 2) Measure the length you will need and cut the tape an inch or so shorter than the area you plan to cover. 3) Round the corners of the tape. 4) Tear the paper backing in half vertically, roughly in the middle of the strip you've cut (the fabric will not tear), and turn the cut edges of the paper back to expose several inches of fabric. These cut edges are where you will hold onto the tape as you apply it. Try to avoid getting your fingers on the adhesive. 5) Place the exposed piece of fabric in about the middle of the area you want to tape, stretching it slightly (up to about 25%). Continue to work your way to the end of the strip, stretching and attaching one end at a time. Remove paper backing as you go. Do NOT stretch the last couple of inches at either end of the tape.Application of any kinesiology tape gets easier after you've done it a few times. Meanwhile, not to worry if you get a few small wrinkles during the application. There are a number of tutorials available online for correct application methods. In some cases, as with a meniscus tear, applying a double strip of tape horizontally over the meniscus, along with a single strip vertically on either side of the kneecap, seems to work best. Also, to go with the great quality, this tape is a great deal!! Couldn’t recommend it enough!!!

I don't buy into the pseudoscience behind the way kinesiology tape "works" so I won't comment on any perceived pain relief/increased range of motion.However, I needed a tape that would stick to my skin for two days and through showering to help keep some medicated pads on my foot, and this tape worked pretty well for that.The tape is very sticky and held tight to the sole of my foot for as long as I needed it to. By the second day, the edges were starting peel up but the rest of the tape was stuck firmly on my skin. It wasn't so sticky that it hurt to remove but it definitely wasn't going anywhere without me intentionally peeling it off.My main gripe with the tape is that it is really difficult to cleanly cut with scissors. Since you aren't going to use an entire roll of tape at once, that's not good. It's almost like trying to cut duct tape but the good news is that once you get a cut started you can just tear the tape by hand. It doesn't look very neat, but it does work.Overall, if you're looking kinesiology tape then this one sticks pretty well and is reasonably priced.

I have been using this product for years, and it has continued to be long lasting and effective. I always round the corners with scissors to prevent edges from getting snagged on clothing.

They don’t stick for very long for me. Usually have to change daily and it is not great for skin to do that. But they do definitely help with pain and mobility.

Love this sports tape. Works great. Sticks well. Arrived quickly. Exactly as described.