Knee Pads reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 175 Reddit reviews across 34 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Knee Pads brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hockeygoalies, r/electricians, r/paintball, r/Welding, r/wrestling. Top-rated brands include Warrior (4.2/5), Mizuno (4.3/5), Knee Pads (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews175
Subreddits34
Posts54
Brands68
Products72
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#1
Warrior
4.2
(15)
"Love my rx4 pro+"
"Warrior RX4 pro - hands down best I’ve ever used."
"I'm using Warrior RX4's with just a sock on top of it and never had issue with it moving."
"I have been smashed in the knee and thigh a few times and have felt nothing."
"I use warriors, never had even a stinger."
"It’s like landing on a cloud."
"My kid likes her warrior ones."
"I have the warrior pros, I have several generations of Bauers but these are great."
"I like a pair of neoprene knee sleeves under the warrior knee pads, socks on top and taped with clear above and below- plus a knee stack on the pad block itself."
"Warrior has good options at a few different price points."
#2
Mizuno
4.3
(12)
"I have a pair of Mizuno volleyball knee pads that fit under my skinny jeans."
"I use mizuno volleyball knee pads."
"They're awesome"
"Volleyball kneepads. I like mizuno, but they’re all the same."
"I use the Mizuno ones under my duty pants that I bought for $20 on Amazon."
"Mizuno volleyball kneepads."
"Imho I think everyone should be wearing some Mizuno knee pads."
"I've been wearing some Mizuno knee pads for a while now and they're great."
"Walmart mizuno knee pads $15."
"I use Mizuno volleyball knee pads underneath my turnout gear."
#3
Knee Pads
4.3
(9)
"Look up slim volleyball knee pads. Lots to choose from (just google that phrase)."
"I hit a pot hole doing full speed and i didnt even realize my knee hit the asphalt super hard."
"Proknees."
"I have the same knee pads! I wear knee gaskets underneath the pads and that makes them not slip."
"Trace style are my favourite."
"Troxell."
"I have some hydra black knee pads."
"Solo Portero is a good Spanish brand."
"They didn't work for me, particularly pedaling long days."
#4
Hydrafit
4.9
(7)
"I went with Hydrafit a few years ago and I'm still rocking them."
"I have used Hydrafit Black for a couple years."
"Can also confirm the hydrafit knee pads are the shit"
"Hydra fit is the shit, best pads ever"
"I use Dyzana Joggers and I have Hydra knee pads under that"
"Regarding knee pads, everyone I know has recommended these! They're a little more expensive but obviously for a good reason! Quality!"
"I got Hydrafit last season."
#5
McDavid
4.1
(7)
"I use Mcdavid knee pads under my actual knee pads. It is a game changer."
"I use mcdavid kneepads. They were pretty cheap on Amazon and they're used by many pro wrestlers."
"Switched to mcdavid basketball knee pads with like a honeycomb pattern and they were so much better."
"Been using the mcdavid pads and the big chunky rudis one for a while and they’re holding up well."
"McDavid are really good kneepads."
"Knee Compression Sleeves: McDavid Hex Knee Pads Compression Leg Sleeve for Basketball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, and More - Pair of Sleeves https://a.co/d/fjzWD6n"
"McDavid hex."
#6
Troxell
5.0
(5)
"Super soft been using them for years"
"Hands down. No pinching, rugged, machine washable."
"Troxell Leatherheads"
"I ordered these on Amazon in 2010. they're still going strong, and they're still sold 14 years later. Pretty darn good"
"I love em"
#7
ProKnee
4.8
(5)
"Get ProKnee if you wanna feel like you're kneeling on clouds."
"In my opinion this is the absolute best knee pad for anyone working on their knees, because of the replaceable floor contact point."
"For working on your knees no matter the profession the Pro knees are 100x better. They have a rubber face that hits the floor and it is screwed on with a couple coarse thread screws."
"If you work on your knees all day you should invest in some proknees that are like $100 on Amazon and it will be the best money you’ve ever spent"
"ProKnee. Made right in the USA in little old Windsor, Maine."
#8
PAW
4.8
(5)
"Some good ones in no particular order
* PAW
* Bauer Pro w/ knee pads
* Warrior
* CCM newest Pro with 3D0"
"As others have said, PAW. They are custom made for your size specs and are customizable."
"PAW changed the game for me. Like landing on clouds"
"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."
"I’ve seen PAW mentioned a ton on here."
#9
Volleyball Knee Pads
3.8
(6)
"Volleyball knee pads end up being the best!"
"I used cheap volleyball knee pads. Whatever is form fitting."
"Kneepads is your best bet."
"Volleyball knee pads under your pants. I've been wearing them for the last 7 years."
"Volleyball knee pads. I had some old rollerblading knee pads and I just cut the plastic off them"
"Haven't tried them myself, but I would like to buy a pair."
#10
Leatt
4.2
(5)
"I wear Leatt ReaFlex Hybrid Pro knee pads and I don't even realize they are there. Super breathable and very comfortable."
"I wear the leatt airflex pro, they’re comfy enough for all day riding."
"The leatt airflex pro stay up and disappear while you’re pedaling."
"I have a pair of Leatt AirFlex Pro’s that work great."
"Fit decently well."
#11
Triple 8
4.5
(4)
"I bought some triple 8 covert knee pads and I really like them! I didn’t feel anything."
"My local shop has theirs on sale!"
"The Triple 8's are much more comfortable for me."
"I like the Triple8 Hired Hands."
#12
Pro Knees
4.3
(4)
"No other can compare."
"Pro knees ap 16"
"Pro knees"
"Proknees"
#13
Bauer
4.3
(4)
"Love my bauer pro knee guards. Very good protection and was a very easy transition."
"I use the bauer vapors but looking to switch to the warrior rx4"
"Avoid warrior knee pads if you want to put anything beyond a knee sleeve under them. Not enough space. Bauer Pros are probably a good option."
"These are great. They wrap around the knee totally, give good coverage, they're comfortable."
#14
Volleyball
4.0
(4)
"I also use “volleyball” knee pads."
"I use volleyball knee pads."
"If you dont like bulky kneepads, someone once recommended to me getting volleyball kneepads and wearing them under your coveralls"
"Volleyball kneepads"
#15
CCM
4.0
(4)
"I'm using the CCM XFs, and they're great."
"Buy the CCM garter belt to help them stay up."
"Try CCMs, because they have good protection and are reasonably comfortable."
"I made the switch back after half a practice, they just aren't comfortable to land on."
#16
Sellstrom
5.0
(3)
"Sellstrom Ultra Flex III KneePro Knee Pads"
"Sellstrom HYBRID Ultra Flex III KneePro Premium Knee Pads - Built-In Gel Pack for Ultimate Comfort and Durability"
"Sellstrom Ultra Flex III KneePro Knee Pads For Construction, Gardening, Flooring - Pro Protection & Comfort For Men & Women"
#17
NoCry
4.3
(3)
"The brand is No Cry, they have a model that they market as having, ankle support and I'll never look back"
"NoCry makes some nice ones, feels like crawling across a hard mattress."
"Somewhat comfortable and a good shape for keeping your feet up a bit while kneeling."
#18
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"
"I used Asics Volleyball kneepads and they work a treat"
"Asics or any wrestling knee pad."
#19
Milwaukee
4.3
(3)
"Those Milwaukee knee pads are simply the best!"
"Milwaukee knee pads."
"The Milwaukee gel pads are nice. Got mine for 20$"
#20
Cliff Keen
4.3
(3)
"I can’t recommend it enough."
"Die hard cliff keen bubble knee pad fan."
"Idk about Canada but I got these and they are great. I have 2 shitty knees for reference."
#21
AMA
5.0
(2)
"AMAs. Feels like your landing on a cloud."
"AMA is the way to go."
#22
Hydra
5.0
(2)
"Hydra knee pads are the best pads I've ever used."
"Incredibly good."
#23
Dye
5.0
(2)
"Dye pads never let me down i suggest them to everyone"
"I’m a huge fan of the dye knee pads. Only pair I’ve had that always stay put throughout a whole tournament."
#24
Toughbuilt
5.0
(2)
"The toughbuilt ones similar to this are amazing."
"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."
#25
G-Form
5.0
(2)
"I third G Form. I do knee and elbow and they have saved me from big hurts more times than I care to disclose plus as other have said they stay put, and don’t feel cumbersome."
"My G Form knee pads have been so good during these hot days. They stay in place and don't move and they have protection on the side."
#26
187 Killer Pads
5.0
(2)
"Get the slim fit 187’s. The pros are huge."
"187 killer pads. I run them over baggy cargo pants. Velcro is top notch, padding is immaculate, slide is amazing and they've never slipped off/came loose in my use indoors."
#27
Trace
4.5
(2)
"Ended up finding trace and fell in love."
"They are great."
#28
Pro
4.5
(2)
"Pro knees cost like 300 but worth every penny"
"I’ve got pro’s and they’re built for vert and bowls."
#29
187 Pro
4.5
(2)
"+1 for 187 pro knee pads."
"I have 187pro knee pads and gaskets."
#30
Carbon
4.5
(2)
"My Carbon knee pads are phenomenal."
"Definitely pick yourself up some carbon knee pads."
#31
ToughBuilt
4.5
(2)
"I bought a pair of the Tough Built knee pads years ago... I was the only one in the class that didn’t have torn up knees. Well worth the $25-"
"I use ToughBuilt brand Gelfit Fanatic. Happy Days!"
#32
187
4.0
(2)
"I found 187's to be the smallest fitting."
"I wear 187 knee pads outside of my pants."
#33
Troxel
4.0
(2)
"Troxel"
"Troxell"
#34
Bauerfeind
4.0
(2)
"I use Bauerfiend sport knee braces for all of my athletic uses."
"Knee pads — just get some volleyball ones."
#35
5.11 Tactical
4.0
(2)
"5.11 Tactical pants with knee pad inserts"
"5.11 stryke pants with carhart kneepads or (cheap amazon ones)"
#36
Klein Tools
4.0
(2)
"I use a pair from Klein Tools that are meant to be worn under pants."
"I use these when I have to. second time i wore them saved a nail from going into my knee."
#37
ProTec
5.0
(1)
"Been using 'em for over 1o years and I couldn't be happier."
#38
Carhartt
5.0
(1)
"I wear the carhartt double front dungaree pants with their knee pad inserts. I forget they're even there until I have to get down on the ground."
#39
Redbacks
5.0
(1)
"I put the Redbacks inserts into my bibs. I could jump my fat ass into the air and land on my knees comfortably. Expensive but worth it."
#40
Rehband
5.0
(1)
"Amazon, Rehband knee pads. Little pricey, work incredible."
#41
7 iDP
5.0
(1)
"I have worn my 7 iDP Sam Hill knee pads on several 3-4 hour rides without even noticing them."
#42
Hex Pads
5.0
(1)
"Great range of movement"
#43
POC
5.0
(1)
"My whole class used POC pads for mountain biking... they were a fucking miracle."
#44
Venum
5.0
(1)
"My Venum gloves/knee pads have held up exceptionally well"
#45
Combat Corner
5.0
(1)
"These by combat corner for example are perfect for hard shots"
#46
Ellobird
5.0
(1)
"Best are pants with knee pads sewn into them. Like this: Ellobird Men's Construction Work Utility Pants Relaxed Fit Stretch Flex Cordura Double Knee Reinforcement Carpenter Cargo"
#47
Booster
5.0
(1)
"For normal neoprene pads I use these by booster , I personally love how comfortable they feel and are very protective"
#48
187 Killer Pro Pads
5.0
(1)
"187 Killer Pro Pads for the knees."
#49
G-Form Pro X2 Knee Pads
5.0
(1)
"They are really meant more for impacts from sports, I have a pair for snow boarding, but they are comfortable, fit well when active, and may serve your needs."
#50
Snickers Trousers
5.0
(1)
"I've been using Snickers trousers for years. Built in knee pads are awesome."
#51
Milwaukee Hard Caps
5.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Milwaukee hard caps. Awesome."
#52
Nike
4.0
(1)
"I used Nike Volleyball kneepads, a cliff keen bubble, rudis bubble, and knee sleeves. They all work well"
#53
Adidas
4.0
(1)
"I used the basic adidas volleyball kneepads for awhile! they're great"
#54
S-One and Smith
4.0
(1)
"Other good brands are S-one and Smith kneepads."
#55
187 Killer Pro and Triple 8
4.0
(1)
"I have the 187 Killer Pro Knee pads and the protection is excellent but I found them to be just too bulky. I switched to the Triple 8 KP Pro knee pads and the protection is still really good, if not as amazing as the 187s, but they are way more comfortable."
#56
Planet Eclipse
4.0
(1)
"Planet Eclipse arm pads fit me the best. PB-specific knee pads never stay put for me, so I use volleyball knee pads."
#57
CLC
4.0
(1)
"Hard caps. The brand is clc. They’re blue with white caps."
#58
CLC Leathercraft
4.0
(1)
"I got some CLC Leathercraft heavy duty kneepads on Amazon for 30 bucks, very rugged."
#59
Kuny's
4.0
(1)
"I usually by the Kuny’s leather knee pads"
#60
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."
#61
Warrior Knee Pads
4.0
(1)
"I use Warrior knee pads, laced into a strap in my Warrior pants."
#62
Carhartt Insert Pads
4.0
(1)
"I think mine are the regular neon-yellow Carhartt ones."
#63
Leatt Dual Axis
4.0
(1)
#64
TSG
4.0
(1)
#65
Contractors General Purpose Knee Guards
4.0
(1)
"They are scarred and well used, but they work for banging off obstacles and kneeling."
#66
Ridgid
4.0
(1)
"I also have some over the pants ones by Ridgid"
#67
Wrestling Knee Pads
3.0
(1)
"I used wrestling knee pads. dicks sporting goods sold them"
#68
Robo Cap
3.0
(1)
"I can not speak as to using these but they were recommended a long time ago here."
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