Knee Braces reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 167 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Knee Braces brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bjj, r/Dirtbikes, r/Motocross, r/ehlersdanlos, r/hiking. Top-rated brands include Bauerfeind (4.6/5), Leatt (4.8/5), Mobius (4.6/5).
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Reviews167
Subreddits22
Posts53
Brands57
Products75
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#1
Bauerfeind
4.6
(21)
"I recommend knee braces by Bauerfeind. Pricey but excellent quality."
"Game changer for me."
"It has never moved once during training in past few months and gives me full mobility"
"Very high quality."
"That helps me tremendously."
"I just got one of these and one of their sport knee braces."
"I’m on my 4th set of Bauerfeind knee braces."
"BAUERFEIND the the real deal, silverfox, gsp wear these."
"I use bauerfiend knee sleeves."
"Since then I use Beuerfiend Genutrain."
#2
Leatt
4.8
(13)
"I definitely recommend them."
"I highly recommend Leatt’s Z Frame knee braces."
"I have the LEATT X-Frame Hybrids and they have lasted for 3 years at this point."
"Just ordered some leatt c-frame hybrids."
"I love my leatt x frames. Better than my old custom cti’s"
"I've got a set of Leatt C-Frame Carbon Pros. I have no experience with any other models, but I love these ones"
"I’ve got the leatt x frames too. I had to update after wearing my CTI’s off and on for 20 years."
"I have the C-Frame pro carbon set, and while they are a bit bulky then work really well to restrict hyper extension."
"I’ve loved my still expensive for me but more affordable Leatt Z-Frame knee braces."
"I pulled the trigger on a set of Leatt Z-Frame Knee Braces for $299.99. Excellent fit. Love them."
#3
Mobius
4.6
(13)
"The protection they offer for crashes alone is way better than pads."
"Mobius for Enduro. Saved my knees countless times."
"I picked up some möbius a couple months ago. Ride both MX and hare scrambles in the woods."
"Mobius x8’s here and love them. They’re pricey, but the extra ride time without pain is totally worth it to me!"
"Mobius is on hookit, i was able to get mine for 480 with a hookit discount. They are worth it, super comfortable in my opinion"
"Another vote for Mobius braces."
"I have Mobius. I was hesitant to drop that much money on knee braces. All it took was one small awkward twist of the knee in a corner to take me out for over a month and the money didn’t seem so bad."
"I use the mobius X8 and really like them. I had ACL surgery about a year ago and really trust them to protect my knee."
"A good number of top level competitors in the US use Mobius knee braces."
"I like mobius too and they have good value for money."
#4
Donjoy
4.3
(12)
"I really like my Donjoy Fullforce. It fits good and real lightweight."
"I have had this one for about 3 weeks now and I am pretty much constantly wearing it. It seems to really help me!"
"I use a Donjoy "armor" knee brace for my left ACL."
"DonJoy braces have served me well."
"DonJoy."
"I've seen a lot of players find relief with brands like McDavid, Shock Doctor, and DonJoy."
"Talk to your surgeon, they may already have a partnership with donjoy (now Enovis) or Breg to measure and fit you for a custom ACL brace."
"I have a severely injured knee so wear a donjoy armour force knee brace under my armour."
"I didn't realise how much my knees were sliding around until I properly braced them!!"
"I think they're one of the more reputable brand amongst the sports medicine community."
#5
Asterisk
4.1
(10)
"I have a older version of these... The sense of security is amazing."
"My boyfriend and I actually both got the asterisks. We used the sizing online and got a couple of barely used pairs. We lucked out and are both really happy with them."
"Upgraded to the carbon asterisk pair. Lightweight, comfortable, slim profile."
"Been wearing the Asterisk Carbon Cell 1 ever since and really like them. They provide the necessary protection and aren't too bulky."
"Asterisk carbon cell. Great company. Great braces. My son wears them and he puts them to the test and they hold up."
"I love my Asterisks."
"Asterisk knee braces for same great price."
"I really liked the boa system but that’s apparently gone on the latest ones. I cracked the upper thigh framework on both left and right units after a few years."
"I have the Astars carbon braces and they feel alright but the construction is absolute trash."
"Asterisk, the fucking good ones. I bought the evs ones for $450 or whatever they were, they’re ultra uncomfortable and pretty bulky."
#6
Anaconda
3.5
(11)
"I really can't recommend it highly enough. provides enough stability that I feel confident enough to roll again."
"I love my anaconda brace. It stays where I put it and is actually comfortable and makes me feel good about my knee weakness."
"I finally caved and bought a couple and like them."
"Anaconda ones are great."
"I personally like mine. The straps can chafe though."
"I use them after tearing my MCL. The cushioning for the patella is good, and they don't slip."
"I’ve used the anaconda brace. It’s fine, nothing special. It works though."
"I bought two and have been using them for about 2 months now... First try they were very solid but now have gotten more loose."
"I've had one for about 8 months. Its okay. I've tried better ones."
"I bought one and an pretty disappointed in it. The straps actually don’t serve much of a purpose. It will still slide down."
#7
McDavid
3.9
(8)
"I was able to get mine through a sports medicine doctor who prescribed me the same kind that football players use."
"I've seen a lot of players find relief with brands like McDavid, Shock Doctor, and DonJoy."
"McDavids."
"MC David's are pretty good."
"The brand McDavid works best for me."
"I have had this brace for 3.5 years now, and it is still going strong."
"I have this exact brace. It's good for not so serious hurts..Not injuries or failures in your knee. I use it more as compression than support."
"Wearing McDavid neoprene sleeves on my knees for the last decade. Lots of reports concluding knee braces are nearly useless as injury prevention devices in skiing."
#8
Shock Doctor
4.0
(6)
"These are my favorite I have tried from Amazon so far... it has the best support for a shifting kneecap."
"I've seen a lot of players find relief with brands like McDavid, Shock Doctor, and DonJoy."
"I wear a shock doctor brace on my worse knee."
"They give me much better support than the cheaper ones I've tried."
"I really like shock doctor and they have a brace with metal brackets that are covered with cloth."
"A slightly less expensive option are the Shock Doctor knee sleeves."
#9
Alpinestars
4.8
(4)
"For off the shelf I’m really really impressed with Alpinestars. They’re the most comfortable/natural feeling set I’ve ever had."
"I have the alpine star fluid tech carbons and absolutely love them saved me many times."
"I always wear a knee brace (Alpinestars) and knee/shin guard on the opposite leg."
"Alpinestars has a carbon knee brace they are a little better feel and way lighter than others just really expensive."
#10
DonJoy
4.8
(4)
"It's the only one I found effective."
"Eventually I got a donjoy A22 instead (custom fit, titanium core), which is"
"Is hands down my favorite."
"I got ones through my orthopedic doctor that have a hard/metal part around the kneecap that makes sure it moves correctly while using it. They are DonJoy brand."
#11
CTI
4.3
(4)
"CTI Custom will take as good a care of your knees as is humanly possible. Pricey but worth it."
"I’ve had great luck with a custom set of CTIs I wore for 10+ years"
"CTI Customs are pretty comfortable and no too bulky. Knee cup is great, and fit is custom so excellent."
"I currently have CTi braces. I'm switching to Pod K4s this season though."
#12
Powerlix
5.0
(3)
"It works to alleviate almost all of my knee pain and discomfort."
"I'm no doctor, but I know what works for me, and that's POWERLIX knee braces."
"Powerlix knee compression sleeves. I got a pair a couple months ago. They breathe well, support well."
#13
Pod
4.7
(3)
"Ended up buying some pod k4 knee braces and I feel a lot safer in them."
"I use the POD K4s. I'm very happy with them."
"Got some pod k4 recently and like them. Comfortable and not super bulky."
#14
Ossur
4.7
(3)
"Ossur cti (custom or whatever best suits your needs). I've been riding with my CTIs for 7 seasons with no issues."
"I've got a Ossur CTI custom and its strong and light."
"Ossur, used a lot in the UK by NHS."
#15
KT Tape
4.0
(3)
"I recommend trying out kinesiology tape. It’ll enable you to add support in a specific pattern that is particular to your issue."
"KT tape x2 and a neoprene sleeve over the top. Helped me a lot when done right."
"I keep a few strips of KT (kinesiology tape) in my pack."
#16
Rehband
4.0
(3)
"Rehband blues work for me. They generally stay put and keep my old, arthritic knees feeling good."
"You can get them from rehband or a small number of similar brands."
"I use the Rehband sleeve that I use for weight training."
#17
Old Bones
4.5
(2)
"Really fits my knee well and doesn't slide"
"One of our black belts has a sponsorship with Old Bones and seems to like them."
#18
Neenca
4.5
(2)
"Neenca on Amazon is a bauerfiend clone for a fraction of the price. They've been excellent."
"I love NEENCA braces, and the older thicker design bunches less than the newer model."
#19
POD
4.0
(2)
"I have a pair of POD's that I like a lot."
"I got the POD brand ones for $500. I think they updated them after I got mine but I have been very happy with them!"
#20
RXR
3.0
(2)
"I have the Rxr X crossed braces. Straps can chafe my legs and aren't easy to get to sit right but they're not very restrictive imo and are super cheap."
"Been looking at RXR Xcrossed. I don't really want to blow 800$ on a single piece of equipment."
#21
Ring to Cage
5.0
(1)
"Stay in place and rarely move."
#22
NEENCA
5.0
(1)
"I've found NEENCA knee braces to be a great balance of support and affordability."
#23
POD K4
5.0
(1)
"They are an approved medical device."
#24
Stone Cold Steve Austin Knee Brace
5.0
(1)
"Get the type of knee braces Stone Cold Steve Austin used. If those are good enough for the bionic redneck to stomp mudholes then theyre good enough for hiking."
#25
Dick's Sporting Goods Double Hinge Knee Brace
5.0
(1)
"A double hinge brace feels great and takes away all pain while playing."
#26
Bioskin
5.0
(1)
"I use the ten-7 braces from Bioskin. Not cheap but they're the only braces that work for me."
#27
Atlas
5.0
(1)
"They're light, comfy and very easy to put on!"
#28
TechWare
5.0
(1)
"I use these: TechWare Pro Knee Brace for Women & Men - Knee Compression Sleeve for Knee Pain."
#29
Shields
5.0
(1)
"Nothing has worked nearly as well for me."
#30
LP Support
5.0
(1)
"I tried several brands from asics to venum but LP support are the ones you need."
#31
Icarus
5.0
(1)
"My brother uses the Icarus Ascender knee brace. It unloads about 40 pounds of his knee."
#32
Mobius, POD, Asteriks
5.0
(1)
"Braces 100%, they have saved my knees countless times."
#33
CorFlex
5.0
(1)
"My favorite affordable brace for generalized knee pain and instability."
#34
Powerlifting Compression Knee Wraps
5.0
(1)
"Bestbang for the buck, powerlifting compression knee wraps(slip on) are great."
#35
GenuTrain
2.0
(2)
"Not worth the $190 that I see it retailing for. Glad they included it in the price of my hard brace. It doesn't offer any more support than my Shock Doctor 875, and it's twice the price."
"I bought the GenuTrain with supports on the side (no hinges) and trained."
#36
Neoprene Sleeves
4.0
(1)
"My best luck has been simple neoprene sleeves."
#37
Braceability
4.0
(1)
"I got my knee braces from Braceability!"
#38
Knee Strap
4.0
(1)
"The knee strap also helped to take off the edge."
#39
Powerlifting Knee Sleeves
4.0
(1)
"I use powerlifting style knee sleeves. They are tight and offer great support."
#40
Ossur CTi Brace
4.0
(1)
"The CTi braces I had were Ossur, but custom fit."
#41
Bauerfeind GenuTrain Knee Brace
4.0
(1)
"There is a cheaper version by Esther Beauty (around $11 dollars)"
#42
EVS
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend EVS TP199 pads."
#43
TORQ
4.0
(1)
"The TORQ knee pads are pretty good."
#44
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"I've been using my Adidas Wrestling Kneed pads for several years."
#45
M-Brace
4.0
(1)
"I’ve used a knee brace before from M-Brace Air. They were the only kind that fit me."
#46
CTi3
4.0
(1)
"I have been using my Cti3 for years."
#47
Protec
4.0
(1)
"I just bought the protec gel bauerfiend knockoff that Amazon always shows."
#48
Incredibrace
4.0
(1)
"I use an Incredibrace knee sleeve when playing basketball."
#49
POWERLIX
4.0
(1)
"One product that made quite a difference for me personally is the POWERLIX Knee Compression Sleeve."
#50
Copper Fit
4.0
(1)
"I use the copper fit ones pretty much for every physical activity."
#51
Hely Weber
4.0
(1)
"I found it really helps me when my knee is feeling really unstable."
#52
Breg
4.0
(1)
"For my already reconstructed one- thats blown alot it needs more support - i use the breg short runner."
#53
Hely & Weber
4.0
(1)
"The hely & weber patella wrap for my already reconstructed one- thats blown alot it needs more support - i use the breg short runner."
#54
PodMX
4.0
(1)
"Podmx k8. Only complaint is the Velcro rubber pull tabs kee"
#55
Stabilizer
4.0
(1)
"I skied with a hinged knee brace like this when I was recovering from some MCL issues, to reduce side-to-side forces."
#56
Reband
3.0
(1)
"Reband 7mm if they are thrashed."
#57
CVS
3.0
(1)
"Any generic CVS knee sleeve will do."
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