Nordic Lifting 7mm Knee Sleeves for Weightlifting & Gym (1 Pair) - Neoprene Compression Support for Squats, Powerlifting & Cross Training - USPA Approved - For Men & Women

These knee sleeves saved my squat. My knees started exhibiting pain during squats, and being over 50, I thought it was time to get a pair of knee sleeves. I have been using them for more than two weeks now, and the pain is gone. I can squat twice a week with no problems. These are well constructed and fit nice and tight. They keep my knees warm and well protected. Going up the stairs no longer hurts either. I never realized how much I needed these.

I purchased the Nordic Neoprene Compression Knee Sleeves for running a suburban North Atlanta, GA (Roswell) route with many hills and valleys. I had a meniscus tear repaired in 2012. In addition, sometimes my knees feel a little unstable from many years of playing basketball on New York City playgrounds. Prior to my purchase, I read many of the reviews, and several folks complained of large amounts of sweat on the neoprene sleeves after a good workout. So in addition to purchasing the Nordic Knee Sleeves, I also bought a couple pairs of the 3M Ace Knitted Knee Support ( 3M Ace Knitted Knee Support, Medium ) to wear under the sleeves to soak up most of the moisture. This combination works beautifully [for me]! Once I remove the Nordic sleeves after a run, they have a little bit of surface moisture that is easily wiped away with a towel, but at least 90% or more of the moisture is absorbed by the Ace Knitted Knee Support. My suggestion to the folks at Nordic is to consider designing and manufacturing an absorbent, lightweight, and fitted companion sleeve to wear underneath the Nordic Neoprene Compression Sleeve. If you don't, I will. Regarding the functionality of the Nordic Knee Sleeves, in a word; SUPERB! The circumference of my knee, mid patella, measures 16.5 inches. I chose the Large size for the Nordic Compression Sleeve, and the L/XL size for the Ace Knitted Knee Support. Once I put on the Ace Knitted Knee Support, I roll-up the Nordic Compression Sleeve and pull it up to the bottom of the Ace Knitted Knee Support. Then I unroll the Nordic Compression Sleeve up over the Ace Knitted Knee Support. The result is a tight fit with evenly distributed compression on the knee cap, and above and below the patella. The course I run used to take me 50 minutes to complete, because it was uncomfortable running uphill. Now that I'm wearing the Nordic Neoprene Compression Sleeve, I've reduced that time to 41 minutes in less than a week because I can now run uphill instead of walking; slowly but surely building my stamina. The best part is, my knees are not hurting after I complete a run! Regarding fit and finish, the Nordic Knee Sleeve is very well constructed with a contour that fits above and below my knee perfectly. The neoprene is a thick material with a durable, high quality feel. The stitching is top notch throughout. In addition to the high quality construction of the Nordic Knee Sleeves, the packaging too is first-rate. This product feels like it will last for years, which is sort of depressing because I really want a second pair, but just can't justify it. Which brings me to the price; THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN! If you're in the market for a pair of well designed, well constructed, top quality, reasonably priced knee compression sleeves, then check out the Nordic Knee Sleeves.

I've used these once so far, and boy did they help! The only thing I'm concerned about is how long they will last; I've read several reviews saying they tear, crease, or become too loose after some use, so I will update again in a few months (or sooner, if they break before then). Notable Things: 1. My knee circumference is exactly at 13", so I had to choose between the small and the medium. I am a powerlifter, so I ended up opting for the smaller one to reduce the risk of them being too loose, both initially and over time. I'm glad I did, because they fit quite well overall. My only issue is that I have large thighs and calves, so while it fit well around the knee, it was almost too tight at the top and bottom. I had to adjust a few times because it got uncomfortable, but eventually found a tolerable spot. 2. These babies kept my knee super warm the entire time, which is apparently exactly what I needed! I had been having knee problems, and solved it with knee wraps, but they were a hassle to put on/take off all the time. I didn't know if these sleeves would give me the support I needed, because I wasn't sure if it was support or warmth that would solve my problem. I could rep 4x @ 400 lbs on squat with these sleeves (i'm 5'6" 200 lbs) and I didn't have a single knee problem, which means I won't need my wraps unless I'm nearing my 1RM of ~500 lbs (and maybe i won't even need them then if the sleeves are sufficient!). 3. They do get sweaty. Very sweaty. Which makes them tough to take off. But rolling them off and inverting them makes it quite a bit easier, so I don't really have any issues here. All in all, this not only helped my identify what I needed to better execute my squats and prevent knee pain, but they allow me to do my squats without as much spring help as knee wraps. I personally try to use as little equipment as possible to make sure I'm doing all the work, and not the gear. The sleeves don't provide as much support as wraps, which I like, so I feel like i'm not "cheating" as much. The warmth is they key thing here, and with the mild support, I feel like i'm getting as little help as possible with the least risk of injury.

I' not a fan of knee sleeves and prefer to lift without them. That said, I sprained my knee a few weeks ago and the doctor said that I should wear sleeves while doing things like deadlifts and squats until my knee is fully recovered. I used the measurements scale that this listing suggests and my knees measure a large. Upon the recommendation of other posters I bought mediums (one size smaller than what the chart says) and I'm very glad I did. The sleeves themselves are nice and thick and pretty heavy duty/ I'm sure there are better ones out there, but for the price, these were pretty decent. When I first put them on they got stuck on my calves and I wondered whether I had purchased the right ones. It took a while to learn how to slide them up and fit them correctly, but once in place, they provide amazing support. I'm back to squatting and my knee is no longer suffering. About the only thing I'm not too keen on this that these things do not breath at all (they are neoprene after all), and when you remove them (best way is to flip them inside out from the top as you pull them down your leg) The insides are soaked in sweat (as in dripping). You'll have to air them out between uses and preferably rinse them every few days or they will get stinky in a hurry. Overall, however I am very pleased and would recommend these.

Love these . Really help me with my squats . Cheaper than SBD and do the same thing . Just wish they had more there colours

Entreno con ellas en levantamiento de pesas van perfectas. presionan y sujetan genial. La unica pega es que salen pelotillas y se ensucian rápido.

The support is Very secure n durable. Will recommend to my friends

Perfectas

Don't buy this. Broken after 3 months using them, never washed and I'm very careful, bad quality!