Shock Doctor Knee Brace, Compression Knee Brace for Men & Women, Hinged Knee Brace with Side Stabilizers, Maximum Support, Adjustable Dual Hinges, Knee Braces and Knee Support

The Shock Doctor Compression Knee Brace has been a game-changer for my workouts. It provides excellent support and compression without feeling restrictive, and it really helps reduce knee discomfort during exercise or long periods of standing. The material is breathable and durable, and the brace stays in place without sliding down. Overall, it’s a high-quality, reliable knee brace that I would definitely recommend for anyone needing extra support.

I totally blew my knee out during Krav Maga class by landing off-balance on my left leg. I never had a knee injury before so it was a new experience. I couldn't even put any weight on it without it feeling like my leg was going to separate at the knee. We went to the local Walgreens and got a basic pair of crutches and the best knee brace they had on the shelf, which is the Mueller Hinged Wraparound Knee Brace, Black, Lg . I wore that one for about 5 days before it started to feel like it wasn't giving me much support, no matter how much I tightened it. I was getting into my car and moved my leg just right (or just wrong) and tweaked my knee again, even with the brace on. Knowing that my knee is worth the expense to keep from re-injuring it, I ordered this Shock Doctor knee brace and was thankful that Amazon has Sale Day delivery in my area. ++++ HOW TO ORDER THE RIGHT SIZE ++++ Be sure to order the right size! ** Ignore the note about it running small! You want to err on the side of it being small because it does stretch and break in! ** In case you need it, here are the sizes: S = 12.25" - 13.25" M = 13" - 14" L = 13.75" - 14.75" XL = 14.5" - 15.5" XXL = 15.25" - 16.25" My upper calf is 15" in diameter 2" below the kneecap as instructed to measure, so I ordered a Large. Yes, it was a tad small, but it worked out for me. ++++ HOW TO PUT IT ON ++++ To install it, slide it over your leg like you would anything else. It will feel VERY tight in the calf area. Grab the sides of the top opening where the little grippers are and pull it on until it is in place, then wrap the straps around accordingly. YOU WANT IT TO BE TIGHT IN THE CALF THE FIRST TIME YOU WEAR IT! It will seem like it is way too small the first day. Also, the straps that wrap around the back of your knee feel like they are digging in the back of your leg. Adjust them once in a while or put a think piece of cloth on the back of your knee for a while. After a while, they break in as well. Day 1 - will feel very tight. Day 2 - will still feel very snug, but more comfortable. Day 3 - you can wear this all day and not even think about it. It definitely needs time to break in and stretch to fit your leg, but once it does, it is awesome. ++++ THE SUPPORT IS GREAT! ++++ So let's talk about the most important part...THE SUPPORT... The first time I put it on and tightened the straps down, I felt like I could do jumping jacks on a sprained knee. Of course, I knew better...but it feels VERY solid and VERY secure. It drastically helped me get back to walking around and building strength in my knee again. I suppose the only downside, other than the break-in period, is the confidence it gives you that if you are not careful, you can start acting "normal", overdo it and hurt your leg again. Remember, it is just a support and not something built by Tony Stark. Also, you cannot bend your leg fully as the straps in the back get in the way, but if you are wearing this, you probably shouldn't be bending your leg that far anyway. Of course, everyone's injuries and body structure is different so your results may vary, but this was without a doubt the best I could buy for my injury and to avoid injuring it again.

Seems to be a nice brace! I had 2 previous knee injuries, followed by surgeries each time. Now I got my knee twisted again at work. I feel like I need some support in the future to prevent such accidents. I already got a brace by my orthopedist but it's a rather bad one (at least for my needs, same price range than this Shock Doctor brace) so I need a better one! I hope this helps some other people who think about buying this brace: PROs: - nice tight fit till now, no sliding down - straps give nice support - hinges are padded, so they really don't cut in the skin or the whole joint - hinges are made of metal, so no stupid fragile plastic stuff but strong and stabilizing hinges! - facric seems stretchy but firm at the same time (can't say much about the durability right now, haven't had it long enough) - no ressure marks so far, not even in the hollow of the knee CONs: please don't be shocked by the negative points, I only want to give a good impession of the brace, so that you can decide for yourself if this one will work for you or not - it's a sleeve, so you have to pull it over your calf and your knee, not a pleasant experience while you're still in pain from the injury or surgery. In this case you should go for a brace you can fully open and wrap around the joint and save braces like this for later - as it is a sleeve you have to wear it on your bare skin under your clothes. So you need really baggy/ wide pants because it's quite a bulky brace, or very tight pants where you can pull the brace over. I figured out that yoga/ running pants work best for me but I probably can't wear them while working, still have to find a proper solution for this problem - the sizing is horrible, it's not fir for the average adult! I'm 5'5'' and 170lbs but not fat, my thighs are well trained so I had to order XXL (the other one I got from my orthopedist was only size M). Now here's the probem: the brace fits quite good on my calf, on the knee joint itself it could ne a bit more tight (I can stick two fingers under it, that's way too much), on the thigh on the other side it cuts in a little bit. I hope the fabric will stretch up there to make it a little more comfortable. I hope I could help someone with this review, the stupid thing is that you always have to try those braces on to figure out if it's working for you, no matter what others write. I'm sorry I can't say anything about wearing this brace during different types of exercise, but I think everyone with a knee injury should take a step back and remember that this is a very fragile part of your body, even more after injury. I can understand the urge to get back to excercise (I'm like this myself) but no knee brace in the world can prevent further injuries. Please keep that in mind! Get well soon everyone!

This is a great Knee Brace. As an ex college athlete who is now..rather long in the tooth (LOL), I've had a couple of knee surgeries. Arthritis is prevalent and I love to walk to keep my weight down. This brace provides great compression and I am able to walk without pain. You can tighten the tension as much or as little as you like. Its a little bulky but if you are a medium or big sized person, you need a brace like this. The side bars help stabilize the brace enabling it to stay in position. I like the way it slides on and fits.Make sure you use the size chart. Its pretty accurate. I am very pleased with this purchase.

I have had many knee braces in my time this brace gives me perfect support it is well worth the money.

The Shock Doctor Compression Knee Brace offers impressive support with its dual hinges and side stabilizers, making it a solid choice for those recovering from injury or needing extra knee stability. It feels durable and well-constructed, offering a snug, supportive fit that doesn’t easily slip during activity. However, the biggest issue is the sizing — even after carefully following their size chart, the brace still fits too tight, which can lead to discomfort rather than relief. If you’re ordering, consider going a size up for a more comfortable and functional fit.

サポート感は抜群で、膝を曲げずとも歩行できるのですが 残念な事に、履くタイプで装脱着に苦労します。 Mueller(ミューラー) アジャスタブルヒンジニーブレイス 54557の方がお勧め。

装着感は良いのですが、汗をかいた後に外す・・・かなりきついです。幅があるので、長ズボンの下では無理、ハーフパンツでの着用がイイですね

Very useful, comfortable and adjustable brace for my Osteoarthritis Knee joint. Checks limited hyperextension. Helps to stay away from surgery.

très bon maintien de l'articulation, agréable a porter, facile a régler, légère, je m'en sert pour jouer au hockey sur glace suite a une rupture du ligament antérieur du genou. Je conseille très bon rapport qualité prix.

I feel really compelled to write this review because I don't like how so many reviewers say the sizing chart that Shock Doctor provides is incorrect. You can benefit from a mistake I made; I bought 2 but neglected to measure my left leg, assuming both my legs are the same size; I bought 2 XLs, but should have got an L for my left leg. If you are near to being one size or another-- GO DOWN, not up! I mean, assuming you aren't just buying them for aesthetics. First off, there is certainly a break-in period with these, as with anything that fits snug on our bodies-- forget the myth that only leather goods break-in. I have been wearing these everyday, for 10 days, for 8 to 10 hours everyday. They absolutely become more comfortable, and do need to be tightened up a bit more, as time goes on. So just because they feel too tight right out of the package, doesn't mean they will after a week. Second, you should realize that if you have big meaty calves (I envy you,) yes they will be tough to pull over your lower leg, but once you do, the lower straps on the braces are meant to tighten just above the muscle so that they *sit* in place. Hard to explain, but I hope you catch my drift. I have skinny little chicken legs, so I do have to pull them up now and then and re-tighten the straps, much more so with my left leg, again, because I got a size just slightly too big on that side. If you end up tightening the straps too far, you run out of velcro to connect with, and at that point you'll really regret getting a size too big. I found a work around for this, but it's not good to use them in a way they aren't designed to be used-- honestly, just by looking at these things and handling them, you can tell Shock Doctor put a lot of care into the design. ANYHOW, in terms of how they actually work.... like a charm. I have a genetic defect that makes my joints basically like rubber, so the danger of hyper-extending and spraining my knees is ever present. I noticed the difference in stability and support as soon as I put these on, they instantly made a very noticeable difference. I saw a reviewer on youtube saying it's like suddenly adding an extra layer of muscle.. yeah, sort of. More like adding integrity to connective tissue I'd say, but whatever. Awesome either way you look at it. The 3rd day I had them, I went walking around town for a good 3-4 hours-- amazed that my knees didn't feel utterly destroyed that night, as they usually would. My orthopedic specialist said I shouldn't have to wear them forever-- I didn't understand this until I tried them; you can indeed tell that they are training your proprioception via "bio feedback" or whatever. In the mornings now, I wake up with less knee pain, and actually feel more stable for an hour or so before I feel the need to put them on. I hope that stability period keeps growing to the point where I indeed won't need them-- though I will probably always wear them when I have to walk on ice or if I go on a technical hike (one day soon, god willing), just as a safety precaution to stop a sprains or a catastrophic hyper-extension. Oh, and having to wear them everyday, I finally washed them yesterday... hinges came out easily enough, hand washed in the sink, dried over night... just a necessary chore to keep in mind. I read you should really wash these sorts of things twice a week if you wear every day (which is kind of paradoxical when you think about it) even if you aren't getting sweaty. I have gotten in the habit of spritzing them inside with some isopropyl, before bed, hopefully that will keep them cleaner... otherwise, you do get itchy. Well, anyone who wears pads and such for sports knows what I am talking about... "athlete's foot" can happen anywhere on your body, so be careful of that. So, my only regret is buying one a size too big (and that would be only just an inch off maybe)-- so DO obey the manufacture's sizing guidelines, and DO measure both legs if needed, lol.