Best knee pads on Reddit

154 reviews from r/hockeygoalies, r/MTB, r/electricians and 26 more subreddits

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#1

Leatt

4.5
(11)
"I've got the Leatts. Love them, don't even notice anymore when I'm pedalling them."
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"I always forget I’m wearing them."
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"I wear the leatt airflex pro, they’re comfy enough for all day riding."
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"The leatt airflex pro stay up and disappear while you’re pedaling."
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"Leatt Pros have been great for me."
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"I ride 15 and have wrist guard and leatt knee pads for my daily safety"
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"I have a pair of Leatt AirFlex Pro’s that work great."
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"Fit decently well."
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#2

Warrior

4.2
(11)
"Warrior RX4 pro - hands down best I’ve ever used."
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"I have been smashed in the knee and thigh a few times and have felt nothing."
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"I use warriors, never had even a stinger."
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"It’s like landing on a cloud."
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"My kid likes her warrior ones."
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"I have the warrior pros, I have several generations of Bauers but these are great."
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"Warrior has good options at a few different price points."
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"Absolutly love my Warriors but they slip down."
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"Off the shelf, if say the warriors, but they're bulky."
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"I like my warriors, just have to tape the bottom so they stay up."
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#3

Mizuno

4.3
(10)
"I have a pair of Mizuno volleyball knee pads that fit under my skinny jeans."
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"I use mizuno volleyball knee pads."
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"They're awesome"
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"Mizuno volleyball kneepads."
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"Imho I think everyone should be wearing some Mizuno knee pads."
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"I've been wearing some Mizuno knee pads for a while now and they're great."
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"Walmart mizuno knee pads $15."
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"I use Mizuno volleyball knee pads underneath my turnout gear."
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"I like mizuno, but they’re all the same."
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"I’ve seen a few high level guys rocking black Mizuno branded ones that look ok from videos."
#4

Knee Pads

4.3
(9)
"Look up slim volleyball knee pads. Lots to choose from (just google that phrase)."
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"I hit a pot hole doing full speed and i didnt even realize my knee hit the asphalt super hard."
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"Proknees."
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"I have the same knee pads! I wear knee gaskets underneath the pads and that makes them not slip."
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"Trace style are my favourite."
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"Troxell."
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"I have some hydra black knee pads."
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"Solo Portero is a good Spanish brand."
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"They didn't work for me, particularly pedaling long days."
#5

PAW

4.8
(5)
"Some good ones in no particular order * PAW * Bauer Pro w/ knee pads * Warrior * CCM newest Pro with 3D0"
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"As others have said, PAW. They are custom made for your size specs and are customizable."
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"PAW changed the game for me. Like landing on clouds"
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"My vote is always PAW. I've had my current ones for almost ten years. Protective, built to last, stays put, soft landing for my knees. Best purchase I ever made."
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"I’ve seen PAW mentioned a ton on here."
#6

Pro Knees

4.3
(4)
"No other can compare."
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"Pro knees ap 16"
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"Pro knees"
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"Proknees"
#7

Volleyball

4.0
(4)
"I also use “volleyball” knee pads."
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"I use volleyball knee pads."
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"If you dont like bulky kneepads, someone once recommended to me getting volleyball kneepads and wearing them under your coveralls"
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"Volleyball kneepads"
#8

CCM

4.0
(4)
"Buy the CCM garter belt to help them stay up."
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"Never been bruised or even hurt once."
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"Try CCMs, because they have good protection and are reasonably comfortable."
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"I made the switch back after half a practice, they just aren't comfortable to land on."
#9

Hydrafit

4.7
(3)
"I went with Hydrafit a few years ago and I'm still rocking them."
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"I have used Hydrafit Black for a couple years."
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"I got Hydrafit last season."
#10

Trace

4.7
(3)
"Ended up finding trace and fell in love."
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"Trace style ones are the best imo."
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"They are great."
#11

Asics

4.3
(3)
"I currently use xl asics gel knee pads and I have a 36inch quadracep and they fit like a glove, even over my knee braces"
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"Asics or any wrestling knee pad."
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"Asics brand sleeve + pad just like every other weight class"
#12

Bauer

4.3
(3)
"Love my bauer pro knee guards. Very good protection and was a very easy transition."
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"I use the bauer vapors but looking to switch to the warrior rx4"
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"These are great. They wrap around the knee totally, give good coverage, they're comfortable."
#13

Volleyball Knee Pads

4.0
(3)
"Volleyball knee pads end up being the best!"
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"Kneepads is your best bet."
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"Haven't tried them myself, but I would like to buy a pair."
#14

McDavid

4.0
(3)
"Been using the mcdavid pads and the big chunky rudis one for a while and they’re holding up well."
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"McDavid are really good kneepads."
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"McDavid hex."
#15

AMA

5.0
(2)
"AMAs. Feels like your landing on a cloud."
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"AMA is the way to go."
#16

Hydra

5.0
(2)
"Hydra knee pads are the best pads I've ever used."
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"Incredibly good."
#17

Toughbuilt

5.0
(2)
"The toughbuilt ones similar to this are amazing."
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"Toughbuilt https://www.amazon.com/Toughbuilt-KP-G3-Gelfit-Support-Stabilization/dp/B0140V9LWC/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?adgrpid=106824252896&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eFt8E9gd3mO_Ltc7feYyt74FKlvzkq01lZWSvkkdSWkhEfpVRMgLNyAOcDcCqnhu439W6dWJoIhTy2F4hbudaK04USSlDuKtd_dvCP1-6dzYGLUcQguTvPqOus7vzSn7EjaBCbVo2Qts52nbNww7Q8uNuRiNhU9kgLnufXdmZyuKK2QCGpH_IfStFs-0Eb175taq-Bkwn_RPzV8c8q8kgw.kgxVQ5sgm0iPJdBLePezo_cgL1gLsABOsKFkeF."
#18

Troxell

5.0
(2)
"Hands down. No pinching, rugged, machine washable."
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"I love em"
#19

Carbon

4.5
(2)
"My Carbon knee pads are phenomenal."
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"Definitely pick yourself up some carbon knee pads."
#20

Cliff Keen

4.5
(2)
"I can’t recommend it enough."
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"Die hard cliff keen bubble knee pad fan."
#21

Milwaukee

4.5
(2)
"Those Milwaukee knee pads are simply the best!"
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"Milwaukee knee pads."
#22

187 Pro

4.5
(2)
"+1 for 187 pro knee pads."
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"I have 187pro knee pads and gaskets."
#23

Endura

4.5
(2)
"I have to say I'm really impressed."
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"Endura"
#24

NoCry

4.0
(2)
"NoCry makes some nice ones, feels like crawling across a hard mattress."
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"Somewhat comfortable and a good shape for keeping your feet up a bit while kneeling."
#25

Troxel

4.0
(2)
"Troxel"
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"Troxell"
#26

187

4.0
(2)
"I found 187's to be the smallest fitting."
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"I wear 187 knee pads outside of my pants."
#27

Bauerfeind

4.0
(2)
"I use Bauerfiend sport knee braces for all of my athletic uses."
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"Knee pads — just get some volleyball ones."
#28

Husky

3.5
(2)
"I like the husky gel knee pads- they run 49.95 at home cheapo."
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"I have the Husky knee pad thing that I use. 24 years in and the knees are getting sore."
#29

Queen

5.0
(1)
"Look up Queen sticky knee pads!"
#30

Rapha

5.0
(1)
"They're the most comfortable pads I've tried."
#31

Hex Pads

5.0
(1)
"Great range of movement"
#32

Fox

5.0
(1)
"Great pedalling knee pads"
#33

G-Form

5.0
(1)
"Pretty comfy too would recommend"
#34

Home Depot

5.0
(1)
"I looked for a few weeks and decided on buying a lighter pair that was in the garden section at Home Depot."
#35

Ontyzz

5.0
(1)
"I ordered and returned so many till I found a brand called Ontyzz on Amazon where their XL size fit me really good... I ended up buying two more sets after using them for a couple months."
#36

Milwaukee Hard Caps

5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Milwaukee hard caps. Awesome."
#37

BD

5.0
(1)
"I've used the same pair of BD telekneesis pads since 2005ish."
#38

Rocktape

5.0
(1)
"I use knee sleeves from rocktape and trace knee pads."
#39

Hydra Pads

5.0
(1)
"Hydra pads all day everyday"
#40

3DO Pads

5.0
(1)
"Better protection and flexibility than alternatives I’ve tried."
#41

Rucanor

5.0
(1)
"I used them for 10+ years and were great"
#42

Volleyball Pads

5.0
(1)
"I think volley ball pads are best for drilling."
#43

BDs Telekneesis

5.0
(1)
"Am well satisfied with their performance."
#44

Black Diamond Telekneesis

5.0
(1)
"They’re lightweight and comfortable."
#45

Voile

5.0
(1)
"They’re way better, warmer, and don’t bunch behind your knees."
#46

Neeca

4.0
(1)
"Neeca"
#47

G Form

4.0
(1)
"G Form?"
#48

Ion

4.0
(1)
"Ion acron"
#49

Carhartt Insert Pads

4.0
(1)
"I think mine are the regular neon-yellow Carhartt ones."
#50

Contractors General Purpose Knee Guards

4.0
(1)
"They are scarred and well used, but they work for banging off obstacles and kneeling."
#51

Warrior Knee Pads

4.0
(1)
"I use Warrior knee pads, laced into a strap in my Warrior pants."
#52

TSG

4.0
(1)
#53

Leatt Dual Axis

4.0
(1)
#54

Brian's Knee Pads

4.0
(1)
"I switched to Brian's knee pads earlier this year. I wear them over my UA underlayer and I find they quite happily stay in place."
#55

Brute Torq

4.0
(1)
"Brute Torq Wrestling Knee Pad... protects your knee caps while shooting for takedowns."
#56

Duluth Trading Company

4.0
(1)
"I am a landscaper by trade and I wear a very lightweight material but made of ripstop material. They have knee pad sleeves built in."
#57

Scoyco

4.0
(1)
"Excellent quality."
#58

7IDP

4.0
(1)
"I don't even notice them when riding."
#59

Killer

4.0
(1)
"Good entry level pads"
#60

Knee Braces

4.0
(1)
"I use a combo of knee braces from Pflexx and the BunkerKing pads."
#61

Pro Knee Pads

4.0
(1)
"I run my 187 Pro knee pads for 6 hours a day."
#62

Gel Knee Pads

4.0
(1)
"Amazon has gel knee pads for $40. I have 3 pairs and I am still on my first pair."
#63

Klein Tools

4.0
(1)
"I use a pair from Klein Tools that are meant to be worn under pants."
#64

RDX

4.0
(1)
"I've recommended RDX martial arts soft kneepads as elbow pads in the past."
#65

Smith

4.0
(1)
"Smith scabs and they come in fun prints."
#66

Caterpillar

4.0
(1)
"CATERPILLAR makes a pair of work pants that have Cordura double knees."
#67

Exalt

4.0
(1)
"I use the exalt free flow ones and like them so far."
#68

Adidas

4.0
(1)
"Any adidas knee pads đź’Ş"
#69

Dye

4.0
(1)
"I'd say Dyes are probably going to be the most solid/firm of all the ones on the market"
#70

Klein

4.0
(1)
"I use the klien kneepad sleeves. They fit under my cargo pants."
#71

Brian’s

4.0
(1)
"My Brian’s pro 2 don’t slip much."
#72

Jumplete

4.0
(1)
"Slidelete Volleyball Knee Pads (Pair) – Jumplete"
#73

Ballistae

4.0
(1)
"Might be worth reaching out to them to see if they plan making more."
#74

Robo Cap

3.0
(1)
"I can not speak as to using these but they were recommended a long time ago here."
#75

Kuny's

3.0
(1)
"I buy a cheap pair of kunys from home depot then cut them down so they fit in my double layer carharrt knee pad slots."
#76

POC

3.0
(1)
"Theyre ok now, but when they were new the pad created some chafing."
#77

Combat Sports

3.0
(1)
"Not the highest quality, the seams tear off, but while it lasts, its pretty good."
#78

Rudis

2.0
(1)
"I read one of their reviews and the buyer said that their knee pad ripped from the inside after one tournament and one practice."

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