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

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.

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.

Good quality knee brace so far. Just got them and the built quality is really good. Sturdy. It’s good for pain relief, since I put it on, the pain has decreased significantly. Would have to update on that tho. But, I’ll give it a 4 star review for the following: - It’s not a wrap-around type of knee brace (just found that out when I opened the package), therefore it might not be suitable to wear over clothes. - The size chart (as other comments suggest) is kind of misleading. I ordered XL size, (thinking it might fit well, since I have other knee brace in XL that fits me well), but this one is to tight for XL, and the straps are to short to actually allow you to tighten the brace. Besides, the fact that you have to put them on like a sock makes it even more uncomfortable. So far, would recommend, but make sure to order a size bigger, just in case. Would try to update how things go with this knee brace.

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

My wife tore her ACL completely playing soccer and sprained her MCL as well. The clinic that diagnosed this tried to sell her a $375 DonJoy knee brace that sold for $180 or something on Amazon. I told her not to buy it and that we'd find something that was cheaper but didn't sacrifice on quality or comfort. Before you know it I'm 20 tabs deep in knee braces, ACL tear stories, etc. and I have 30 choices with 30 different people telling me different things. I narrowed it down between this one (Shock Doctor), the Mueller Hg80, and some McDavid braces. The expensive one at the clinic had been long and gone up the thigh a good ways and down the calf a good ways - the stability this lent was key to my wife. In the end I chose the Shock Doctor because I looked like it was really stability-focused and myself and more importantly my wife have been very pleased with the purchase. The brace has some size but I wouldn't call it especially bulky, I'll try and get some pictures up. It goes a good way up the thigh and a good way down the calf and has metal hinges running the full length on each side of the knee. My wife has athletic (read: large) calves and thighs from playing sports all her life - so sizing and good, strong straps were a big concern. We measured her knee 2 inches below mid-knee like the pic shows and I think it was 14.6 inches, right in-between Large and X-Large. Follow the advice in the chart, if you're near the top range and within the bottom range of the larger size, just go with the larger size. The X-Large ended up being a solid choice and has worked well for 3 weeks now even as her swelling has gone down and her knee has gone closer to the large size. For your sake, ignore the names "X-Large", "Large", etc. and just stick to the measurements. My wife is not a big person, but the X-Large sizing was right, so we went with it. It might feel weird ordering an XL for a tiny girl, but just listen to the measurements, not the labels. Materials are very sturdy and durable. The straps haven't loosened or come undone a single time. The rest of it has a solid feel. The metal doesn't squeak. Overall the materials work well to really stabilize the knee and help give the feeling of some extra stability to a potentially wobbly knee. Comfort is great. Like most braces you want to take it off occasionally but if you have to wear it all day, it's very doable. No sore spots from rubbing, etc. Overall a very good brace that is very good quality for a solid price. If you're like me and reviewing a million reviews on a million different products, I can say this one has performed well and if you get the size right, I don't think it'll let you down.

3 stars for now. Will update after prolonged use. I docked 2 stars because I ordered a new product, and what was sent to me was clearly used. It came loose in a zip-lock bag, had discoloration in some areas, and some kind of orange stain inside the crumpled instruction card. On the bright side, I ordered 5 different brands of comparable braces, both more expensive and less. The Shock Doctor 875 is the only one that felt like it was truly supporting my knee. Returned this one and re-ordered again because I can tell in new condition, it is a quality product. I know everyone is different, and has different needs, but for me... this one was VERY clear a better fit, with great support, without hindering mobility too much.

This knee brace has been a game-changer for me. It supports my knee without being uncomfortable and it’s super effective. It relieves my pain whenever I wear it and the Velcro sticks to itself very well so I never have to readjust. It always stays in place. Definitely recommend this knee brace for anybody who has knee pain.

I have a bad knee that the doctor refuses to replace until I'm older but I still have to work for a living. I work in the trades so mobility is an absolute must. I climb ladders, stairs, towers, hills, and over piles of material on a daily basis and I was finding it impossible to make it through a full work day without excruciating pain. It's enough to stop me from being able to perform my duties. I did some research and this brace came up in a handful of results as one of the top knee braces on the market. After trying it out it was a total game changer. Not only can I go a full day pain free while abusing the crap out of this brace, but it's also quite comfortable and I often forget that I have it on. Additionally, this I have worn this even after work until bedtime without a problem. This is the one issue I have with it. Getting it off of your leg is no easy task once it's on. I pretty much have to fully unstrap it, put both hands inside from the top as far down as I can go and push from there. I guess this is a good thing considering that it won't slide down while you are wearing it.