Best knee brace on Reddit

158 reviews from r/bjj, r/ehlersdanlos, r/crossfit and 32 more subreddits

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Bauerfeind

4.4

(39)

"I ve made good experiences with this one"

"Both really good."

"Bauerfiend, for sure."

"Better than any others that I've tried."

"The Genutrain is amazing for support."

"Bauerfeind is the best. imo."

"Bauerfeind is the best best best."

"It’s worth the money."

"Bauerfeind Genutrain is a really good brace."

"I went with a Bauerfeind. Top Notch Long lasting, great support."

DonJoy

3.9

(15)

"When I get this brace dialed in it really makes a difference."

"Amazing support, but requires a doctor for fitting."

"I used Don Joy Armor, no issues with that."

"I wear a custom prescription Don Joy with minimal issues."

"The lady who fitted it said that’s what all the NFL players use."

"I have a donjoy functional brace. My surgeon wrote for one and had me fitted at 6 months."

"The DonJoy hinged knee brace was custom molded to my leg and covered by insurance."

"The ones I recommend most are hinged and are DonJoy Armors and DonJoy Female Fource Defiance IIIs."

"They are the only braces that have a shred of evidence that they prevent ACL injuries."

"I used the DonJoy Tru Pull Lite for my instability and it helped in the short term."

Amazon

4.1

(10)

"Probably my Favorite I own"

"It's a miracle worker. My knees hyperextend, causing pain and instability; the brace locks it into a more natural position."

"My physiotherapist suggested this style. I've found it to be a great help."

"Get something more supportive. Amazon has tons of them, something that wraps above and below the knee."

"Knee braces for dogs are available on Amazon, and they require proper measurement for a good fit."

"This is the one I use. I also have mighty thighs, and this brace fits around them nicely."

"I wear knee braces on both my knees to every class."

"I had decent luck with a couple that are velcro top and bottom."

"Seems to be a glorified useless knee brace."

Anaconda

3.6

(11)

"The Anaconda knee brace has worked very well for me so far."

"I like my anaconda brace a lot."

"Less expensive and does a great job!"

"Been happy with the anaconda."

"I use the Anaconda knee brace with the stabilizers."

"Anaconda has a nice cushion and bracing to its knee pads and it’s definitely been helpful."

"Anaconda brace is pretty good and it has 'Anaconda' in the name so you'll be cool as heck."

"There is a knee brace with padding I believe called the anaconda knee brace for ju jitsu."

"Nice for BJJ, yet to try for tkd."

"Anaconda Fightwear braces either chafe when tightened or provide no support when loose."

Shock Doctor

4.1

(7)

"Highly recommend Shock Doctor."

"I also use shock doctor on both knees."

"I used a Shock Doctor model 872 and 875, and actually still use one if I am expecting to do anything with a lot of lateral movement."

"I like the shock doctor knee brace. Been using them for 5 seasons and it really does help."

"It has metal hinges, the straps cross over at the back of the knee, and they also go over the hinges which stops them from flaring out when you twist your leg."

"Shock Doctor Compression Knee Brace for Men & Women, Maximum Support."

"Provides excellent support for knee issues."

McDavid

4.0

(7)

"McDavids are used most in all the colleges."

"I have a McDavid that I like a lot."

"The other pair I use a lot"

"I loved using McDavid or the plain Amazon brand."

"If you need a full on tank of a brace, checkout McDavid."

"Doesn’t work perfectly but it helps."

Ossur

4.0

(6)

"Ossur CTi is what you want."

"I use ossur"

"I use ossur, my hsa card covers the cost."

"A friend of mine has the Ossur brace that somebody else already mentioned."

"The brace provided good support during recovery and helped me return to activity."

"The brand Ossur is brilliant for plus size!"

NEENCA

4.3

(4)

"I like cheap Neenca brand on Amazon."

"I've used a couple Neenca brand braces off Amazon that look just like the Bauerfeinds."

"My fave so far has been the NEENCA. Stays in place. Good compression and support."

"Neenca braces work well for precautionary support."

Anaconda Fight Wear

4.0

(3)

"[I use these.](https://anacondafightwear.co/products/anacondakneebrace) They're pretty good."

"Anaconda fight wear make a great one."

"I do Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and recently got the braces from Anaconda Fight wear."

#10

Rehband

4.0

(3)

"I wore rehab brand for six years."

"I currently use Rehband, and they're good."

"A really good brand is Rehband, quite expensive but they are known to last longer with good care."

#11

Old Bones Therapy Brace

5.0

(2)

"They are incredible and I haven’t had any issues since I started using them."

"Totally keeps my old knobbys in check feels great to wear."

#12

KT Tape

4.5

(2)

"I prefer KT tape over knee braces as it doesn't slip and has made a difference for my hips."

"Works well but requires shaving the leg."

#13

SBD

4.5

(2)

"I really like SBD knee sleeves. I’ve owned a pair for over two years now and they still are great for support."

"Sbd sleeves."

#14

Breg

4.5

(2)

"I have the Breg 20.50 patella knee brace."

"Breg has great sizing options for plus sized people."

#15

Incrediwear

4.0

(2)

"I use these when I’m playing I’m 57 years old (INCREDIWEAR) google it."

"My physical therapist recommended me Incrediwear and I think it helps in the normal days."

#16

Rogue

4.0

(2)

"But the Rogue 5mm or something similar from Rogue."

"I have some rogue knee sleeves which are kind of nice."

#17

ActiMove

4.0

(2)

"I’ve had success with both types from the ActiMove brand, which I got from my local pharmacy."

#18

Kroger

4.0

(2)

"Helped recover from a shin kick and provides support during flare-ups."

"The ankle braces provide added stability after multiple ligament tears."

#19

Jupiter

5.0

(1)

"I bought the 7mm sleeves from Amazon and the brand is Jupiter."

#20

KT Pro

5.0

(1)

"The aid that provides me with the most stability is KT Pro tape."

#21

Bracelayer Compression Tights with Built-in Knee Sleeves

5.0

(1)

"Best decision I ever made. I never get any knee pain while curling anymore."

#22

Copper Fit

5.0

(1)

"I’ve had a pair for four or five years and I wear them regularly and they’ve held up well."

#23

ASICS

5.0

(1)

"ASICS wrestling knee pads have never done me wrong."

#24

Custom

5.0

(1)

"The custom unloader has stood up great through rivers, mud, and everything in-between."

#25

BD

5.0

(1)

"Light, flexible, and give just enough protection."

#26

KARM

5.0

(1)

"Stays in place and offers great comfort."

#27

Stoko

5.0

(1)

"Feels just like leggings until you crank them up, great support from hips down to your ankles."

#28

Mueller

5.0

(1)

"It works great and I'm planning to get a second for my other knee."

#29

Orthotics

5.0

(1)

"The only braces that have worked for me were prescribed by a doctor and fitted by a licensed prosthetics and orthotics specialist."

#30

Asterisk

5.0

(1)

"The CC1 braces are comically light (~1lb each), fit amazingly and I can wear them for 8+ hours without any issue or refitting."

#31

Bosu

5.0

(1)

"Doing a lot of work on my glutes and stabilizing knee muscle work on a Bosu Ball has completely changed things for me."

#32

Futuro

5.0

(1)

"Big fan of Futuro Active Knit knee stabilizer."

#33

AMPS

5.0

(1)

"They just made a brace for me and I highly recommend them."

#34

Kinesio Tape

5.0

(1)

"Kinesio tape is a great option for knee pain relief and can be applied independently after learning from a physical therapist."

#35

Aleve

5.0

(1)

"Post-climb Aleve + ice is a great way to manage discomfort."

#36

Dynasplint

5.0

(1)

"The Dynasplint brace was a game changer for achieving full extension."

#37

Bregg

4.0

(1)

"The two being presented to me for return to sport post op are the bregg z-13 and the donjoy armor."

#38

Crossfit

4.0

(1)

"Can you get something like a crossfit knee wrap?"

#39

Ottobock

4.0

(1)

"I'm using [this](https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/product/50K15) one"

#40

Zensah

4.0

(1)

"Debating a recommended sleeve called a Zensah sleeve."

#41

CTI

4.0

(1)

"CTI knee brace."

#42

Tens Machine UK

4.0

(1)

"This one is decent when looking for a patella knee support."

#43

E26

4.0

(1)

"I’m happy with my E26 sleeves."

#44

2Pood

4.0

(1)

"Another set i like for general protection from the floor during lunges is 2Pood."

#45

Local Powerlifting Company

4.0

(1)

"So i moved on to a 7mm pair from the local powerlifting company and they are just as awesome."

#46

Gym Reaper

4.0

(1)

"I grabbed the 7mm gym reaper ones off Amazon. They work great."

#47

Generic Compression

4.0

(1)

"The stretchy compression knee braces usually help me with my pain and instability."

#48

Walmart

4.0

(1)

"I like the stretchy ones from Walmart. They add extra support but are fairly comfy."

#49

Reabtec

4.0

(1)

"If you’re in the UK and don’t want to pay for an Anaconda to get shipped over then Reabtec do an identical product."

#50

BraceAbility

4.0

(1)

"BraceAbility has some on their website."

#51

CopperFit Elite

4.0

(1)

"It has lasted far longer than the Pros I've had before."

#52

FUTURO Ultra Performance Knee Stabilizer

4.0

(1)

"They are very lightweight but offer just enough support."

#53

Shock Doctor Knee Stabilizer with Flexible Stays

4.0

(1)

"They're all really good quality."

#54

NEENCA Professional Knee Brace

4.0

(1)

"These are not bad."

#55

Venum

4.0

(1)

"They are Venum brand and available on Amazon."

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