Sling Shot Mark Bell Strong Knee Sleeves, 1 Pair

I have had knee problems since I was a kid due to Osgood-Schlatter's and several dislocations (Karate and Wrestling). I am 64 and 6'-3" and have used countless knee sleeves for golf, hiking, and other activities but I have not found any that really helped me during weightlifting... until now. I tried another brand designed for lifting but was disappointed.Now I have these and I can do squats and lunges without knee pain! They keep my knees tight and warm, giving me confidence to lift. Thank you Mark Bell!They are very TIGHT - I did not size down for competition use. Use talc to help get them on and then roll them down to get them off. You can then leave them inside out to air dry (they will make you sweat!).

They serve me well in the gym. I am lifting numbers in them that I used to wrap for. They are not a replacement for wraps though. They do not work quite the same. They do give some elastic energy to the knee coming out of the hole. I do not get knee pain after lifts since using these. They are pretty thick and seem to fit well. But, they are very straight and they bunch up behind my knee after a few squats. I try to adjust them between lifts but they fit so well it is not like they are just loosely gathering up in a bunch. It is because when the leg bends it stretches across the front of the knee and bunches behind the knee. The material does not seem to shape to my form. I imagine they are designed to do this. So, I give them a like it because I really do but, I do not love them.

My review for the Slingshot STrong knee sleeves. First thing first, they are amazing. The keep everything nice and tight, really really tight. I was able to squat without worrying about anything. I felt as if I could push even more weight than before (maybe just a mental thing). They are worth every single penny that I paid for them and once/if they break down I will order another pair. I have always had knee pains after squatting or deadlifting, that is a thing of the past. The only downfall that I have about these is; they are super tight. When I first tried putting them on I felt as if I got 2 sizes too small. I have tried the inside out method, and half rolled up method. Either way was still hard to put on. I highly suggest if you get these to buy compression socks/tights so that the material can slide up a little easier. If you have hairy legs, good luck without compression socks/tights. lol

Theses are not your everyday knees sleeves and it's a shame that the negative comments all come from people who don't know what these sleeve are for. They are for powerlifting. These sleeves meet the maximum allowed specs for competitive powerlifting. They are extremely stiff and very tight. They are specifically made for heavy squats. They are not for going for a jog outside or for speed movements - they are for heavy squats. I squat over 500 pounds below parallel and weigh under 90kg (if that doesn't make sense to you, these sleeves are not for you). Anyone saying these are overpriced and there are half priced sleeves that are just as good or better, do not know what they are talking about. All elite level powerlifting sleeves cost around this price range. Keep this in mind if you are considering these sleeves.

At the moment i just tried them on at home and they are a struggle to get on indeed. Im 6'0 an 180 lbs, so I went for M, specially after seen on the website, Ben Smith at 195 lbs. uses M for competion and I don't have half his quads or calves. But big surprise its really tight. Im really hoping as I saw a former review after wearing them for a while they loose up a bit. Ill come back after a workout.*UPDATE* changed this to a 5 star, because after breaking in on them, they've been great, and better on my squats than former rehbands. I have to get them on inwards and pull from the bottom to get them easier over the knee and on the right spot, but the fitment has worked out.

I just received the sleeves. They are comfortable and provide good stability. It's too early to say how durable they are

My left knee sleeves has already split. Internal padding torn away from the stitching. I’ve been using them for 3-1/2 weeks, and maybe done 5 or 6 squat workouts in them (none of which were at heavy weights). I have a lot of STrong gear this pair didn’t meet the standards.Update: contacted Slingshot the day these tore. Emma was super helpful and got me a new pair sent out the very next day after sending her a photo. Great customer service.

Very comfortable, it keeps you warm and stabilizes the joint very well, ready to perform very heavy exercises in the gym in squats or deadlifts or any other in which extra support is neededThe material is excellent, very elastic and very durable, I have been using them for almost a year 4 or 5 times a week and their quality remains the same.I would buy them again

I’ve had these sleeves for three years. They have held up well.

Good but could fit better behind the knee.

At first i thought it was too small but after a few uses it worked itself in. Great help for squats, I've never squatted this heavy before using them

Great product, I have a fair bit of slingshot gear ,quality product!