My job requires a lot of walking, pulling heavy carts, squatting, etc - Which becomes very difficult on my knees. In looking around for knee sleeves, many came out to around $20-25 dollars for one, and in seeing that these were $50 USD (as opposed to the regular $100 USD), they seemed a good choice. In that they are 7mm thick, and having only been taught the Imperial system, I naturally had to look up that they are a little over a quarter of an inch thick. I ordered them in medium, and they arrived when expected. The sizing for my knee would [barely] put me in large, but I prefer a tighter fit, as it yields more compression. (I measure around the patella at 14.5 inches, where as medium maxes out at 14.2 inches)
Pros:
1. I find they help significantly with the pain and discomfort in my knees - even when compared to other compression sleeves.
2. They are thick, and the neoprene helps significantly with compression, while I am still able to have my full range of motion. (Although it does start to get slightly resistant if doing deep squats)
3. While I have not done any weightlifting specifically in these, the problems that would arise from squats or deadlifts (strain on the knees & joints) are similar, and I can imagine that they would do very well in providing knee support for heavy lifting.
4. I find that they provide compression and do well even for running, helping my knees absorb some of the shock.
Cons:
1. They aren't breathable - But they were never advertised as being breathable, making that something I would have liked, but wouldn't get with these. While where it is covered will get sweaty, it doesn't slip or slide. it can slightly get bunched up, but that is after a few hours, and is very easily re-adjusted.
2. Where the connective end circles around [at the top and bottom of the sleeve] leaves some red indentation marks, and can be slightly discomforting - However this is only noticeable for me after taking them off. They do not cause discomfort while worn. This may be due to the fact that I am [barely] a large fit, but ordered mediums. Whether or not I will contact Nordic Lifting and see about getting the mediums switched for a large, I do not know as of now. On one hand, it could provide a better fit and remove this con - but it will be significantly difficult on my knees if I am without them for a while (I had a handful of sprained/twisted knees, ankles, etc and never got any help when I did. Don't be like me. Be smart.)
Neither pro nor con:
They are [0.27 inches] thick, which may or may not be a problem for you. I wear Battle Dress Uniform [pants] at my job, and so the thickness is not a concern for me, however if you wear something like sweatpants, and you don't like them showing, then this will be an issue for you - but is not for me.
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I'm 45, and have knees that probably skew older than that. Six months ago, for reasons that defy sanity, I decided to start doing calisthenics and ninja obstacle training. That's all going well (or, you know, as well as can be expected for someone whose experience with ninja obstacle training amounted to watching ANW since back when it was on G4...), but the second time I tried one-leg bench squats as part of my calisthenics training, my left knee decided I was an idiot and needed to die.Being relatively convinced that I'm not an idiot, and pretty sure I don't need to die, I researched knee sleeves and found these. Because now that I've started, I'm not stopping just because my knee sounds like it's got Rice Krispies in it. Nope - I'm gonna brace that sucker and keep going! And the Nordic Lifting knee sleeves have allowed me to do exactly that.If I'm doing anything that involves squats, or if I'm doing TRX training, or if I think I might have to do anything of the sort, I'm wearing one of these sleeves on my left knee and feeling safe and secure. In the space of two months, I've worn one of these often enough that I managed to start splitting one of the seams. (Yes, the sleeves are the right size for my legs. Yes, that's a picture of the split with this review. It's not even very big - yet.)Why the 5-star review, then? Well first, because the sleeves WORK. And second because within hours of me contacting the company - on a SUNDAY, no less - I had a response, offering to send me a set of replacement sleeves at no cost.I love this product. It helps protect what I know is a vulnerable joint and lets me do the exercises that I know will help strengthen the muscles that support it. I also have a ton of respect for the company. They are a great example of how you do customer service right. Thanks, Nordic Lifting!
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