Knee Brace reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 171 Reddit reviews across 35 subreddits and 58 posts to rank the best Knee Brace brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bjj, r/KneeInjuries, r/hockeyplayers, r/crossfit, r/ehlersdanlos. Top-rated brands include Bauerfeind (4.5/5), DonJoy (3.9/5), Anaconda (3.7/5).
Stats
Reviews171
Subreddits35
Posts58
Brands50
Products75
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#1
Bauerfeind
4.5
(46)
"I used a Bauerfeind Genutrain S hinged brace for a couple of years after my MCL tear. Very comfortable and good support/compression."
"I’ve had lcl and mcl injuries and personally wouldn’t consider a different product."
"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."
#2
DonJoy
3.9
(16)
"By far the best for patellar instability."
"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."
#3
Anaconda
3.7
(15)
"I love my anaconda brace. It stays where I put it and is actually comfortable and makes me feel good about my knee weakness."
"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."
"Was pretty pleased with the purchase."
"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."
"I use them after tearing my MCL. The cushioning for the patella is good, and they don't slip."
#4
Amazon
4.1
(10)
"Probably my Favorite I own"
"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."
#5
Shock Doctor
4.1
(10)
"Highly recommend Shock Doctor."
"I also use shock doctor on both knees."
"I use shock doctor knee stabilizers- they are neoprene and are flexible with stabilizers."
"I use the shock dr level 3 hinged brace. So far no issues."
"Shock Doctor knee braces."
"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."
#6
Ossur
4.3
(8)
"Such an awesome knee brace. It gave me so much confidence when I was waiting for surgery as well as recovering from a previous injury."
"Recommend by a doc at Cleaveland Clinic: Ossur Formfit Knee Tracker"
"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!"
#7
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"
"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."
#8
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."
#9
Grandamar
4.0
(3)
"Just got it in the mail and it’s pretty good so far."
"Solid knee braces with side stabilizers to help from falling when you’re running or walking and patella cushions for protection."
"Have worked great for me. Cheaper than Bauerfeind but same quality."
#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
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."
#12
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."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
Breg
4.5
(2)
"I have the Breg 20.50 patella knee brace."
"Breg has great sizing options for plus sized people."
#16
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."
#17
Copper Fit
4.0
(2)
"I’ve had a pair for four or five years and I wear them regularly and they’ve held up well."
"They are a lower level of support, but also low cost."
#18
Rogue
4.0
(2)
"But the Rogue 5mm or something similar from Rogue."
"I have some rogue knee sleeves which are kind of nice."
#19
Mizuno
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend."
#20
Asterisk
5.0
(1)
"They are great even a used pair"
#21
Zamst
5.0
(1)
"It's super comfortable and supportive."
#22
Vive
5.0
(1)
"This thing has been a life saver for me whenever my knee gets sore or swollen."
#23
Jupiter
5.0
(1)
"I bought the 7mm sleeves from Amazon and the brand is Jupiter."
#24
KT Pro
5.0
(1)
"The aid that provides me with the most stability is KT Pro tape."
#25
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."
#26
Athledict
4.0
(1)
"I recommend athledict—black and red brace I found off amazon."
#27
Padded Knee Sleeves
4.0
(1)
"They provide some support and a fair amount of padding"
#28
Neoprene Brace
4.0
(1)
"I wear the adjustable neoprene or thick elastic ones under my pants"
#29
Hinged Brace
4.0
(1)
"I used a hinged brace for a few surfs then went to a neoprene sleeve with splints in the side for a little more support"
#30
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."
#31
Crossfit
4.0
(1)
"Can you get something like a crossfit knee wrap?"
#32
Ottobock
4.0
(1)
"I'm using [this](https://www.ottobock.com/en-us/product/50K15) one"
#33
Zensah
4.0
(1)
"Debating a recommended sleeve called a Zensah sleeve."
#34
CTI
4.0
(1)
"CTI knee brace."
#35
Tens Machine UK
4.0
(1)
"This one is decent when looking for a patella knee support."
#36
E26
4.0
(1)
"I’m happy with my E26 sleeves."
#37
2Pood
4.0
(1)
"Another set i like for general protection from the floor during lunges is 2Pood."
#38
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."
#39
Gym Reaper
4.0
(1)
"I grabbed the 7mm gym reaper ones off Amazon. They work great."
#40
Generic Compression
4.0
(1)
"The stretchy compression knee braces usually help me with my pain and instability."
#41
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"I like the stretchy ones from Walmart. They add extra support but are fairly comfy."
#42
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."
#43
BraceAbility
4.0
(1)
"BraceAbility has some on their website."
#44
CopperFit Elite
4.0
(1)
"It has lasted far longer than the Pros I've had before."
#45
FUTURO Ultra Performance Knee Stabilizer
4.0
(1)
"They are very lightweight but offer just enough support."
#46
Shock Doctor Knee Stabilizer with Flexible Stays
4.0
(1)
"They're all really good quality."
#47
NEENCA Professional Knee Brace
4.0
(1)
"These are not bad."
#48
Venum
4.0
(1)
"They are Venum brand and available on Amazon."
#49
Cheap Brace
3.0
(1)
"The wrap around strap kind work well, but I've found they don't seem to last particularly long"
#50
Ace Bandage Sleeve
3.0
(1)
"I'm not sure if it actually provides support or if it just mentally made me feel better"
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