Best knee sleeves on Reddit
166 reviews from r/crossfit, r/weightlifting, r/powerbuilding and 15 more subreddits
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#1
Rehband
4.2
(37)
"For weightlifting Rehband is probably the best."
"I can second the Rehband ones. 👍🏻"
"Love my Rehbands. They've lasted 10 years and still going."
"My blue rehbands have been going strong for like 10 years."
"I like Rehband 5mm, good support and elasticity. Had them for ages still going strong."
"My blue Rehbands have been going strong and staying up for about 10 years."
"Rehband is a brand used by powerlifters and strongman competitors, indicating they offer large sizes."
"Rehband 5mm and 7mm Strong Sleeves are good for heavy lifting."
"However, I always find myself going back to the Rehbands. They are really good."
"I have 2 different pairs and love them."
#2
SBD
4.5
(27)
"I really like my SBD sleeves for heavy squats."
"SBD knee sleeves are amazing!"
"Sbd. Uks finest!"
"The SBDs were exactly what I wanted."
"Hands down the best for lifting; they really helped my knees."
"SBD are high quality."
"I'd recommend SBD or Stoic knee sleeves... they never last."
"Both have man-sized sleeves haha"
"SBD is also a brand favored by powerlifters and strongman competitors, suggesting they have large sizes."
"SBD 5XL size should fit you (snugly)"
#3
Hookgrip
4.6
(11)
"Hookgrip makes excellent sleeves."
"Hookgrip sleeves are the ones I recommend to my patients in your position."
"Hookgrip double layer (not neoprene) are my favorite."
"I love mine. Nice comfortable material and I find that they've lasted longer than any other knee sleeves I've had before."
"So much better than Rehbands I used to wear."
"Some Hookgrip ones which are brilliant"
"Pat Mendes recommends using the suggested size on their website."
"The thick neoprenes provide extra support and don't roll down my thighs."
"I like the hookgrip/team China ones."
"I use these hookgrip knee sleeves for general use."
#4
Stoic
4.5
(8)
"Stoics helped me so good to a point they pushed to a 405 squat."
"Stoic for sure."
"I'd recommend SBD or Stoic knee sleeves... they never last."
"Cheaper than SBDs and great quality for the price you pay."
"Great for max rebound, but I lift without a sleeve now."
"I have a pair of stoics and they’re a lot easier to get on than my SBDs."
"I've had the knee sleeves for a few years and they have been holding up very well."
"I've only had the elbow sleeves for a few weeks but they seem to be very good quality too."
#5
Rogue
4.4
(8)
"Great sleeves that provide support for rough knees and are easy to wear."
"I've had my Rogues for 3 years now and they are still perfect."
"Best belt."
"I like Rogue. Good value for $$."
"I really like them!"
"The new Rogue sleeves are much higher quality than my previous bear komplex sleeves."
"Best knees sleeves for CrossFit workouts will be anything 5mm or below in order to remain functional. I really like my rogue 5mm sleeves."
"I like the Rogue Oly Ohio belt, but that's a personal choice."
#6
Bauerfeind
4.5
(6)
"Use baurfeind they are very good."
"A bit pricier than others but we use many of their products in the medical field."
"I wore a Bauerfeind sleeve everyday for 2.5 years, and it never got in the way of any sort of physical activity."
"Would be a brand I'd suggest as their sleeves and braces actually provide support."
"Bauerfeind braces are high quality and comfortable, but they are expensive and wear out over time."
"The Bauerfeind Genutrain works best for my knee issues. Hardly notice it when rolling and knee no longer swells up."
#7
Knee Sleeves
4.0
(6)
"These knee sleeves are the greatest investment I've made in my crossfit career."
"Attention to all people looking to purchase these sleeves. I have the older version, purchased a year ago, and they are sweet."
"Well, I've been looking around for some good knee sleeves, just couldn't justify spending a ton on a single sleeve."
"I had been looking at getting a pair but this would be a much better price."
"I had a pair I bought through Rogue that the stitching started to pull apart."
"Ahhhh, I purchased a 7mm pair 3 weeks ago. So far they work very well."
#8
Bear KompleX
3.8
(6)
"I have those BK knee sleeves. They area amazing for metcons and even some squats."
"Are really good"
"Check out Bear KompleX or Rehband"
"Bearkomplex or rehband."
"The Bear Komplex ones are a bit longer than standard, and took a while to break in. But they are nice."
"Bear KompleX sleeves are just okay compared to others."
#9
Slingshot
4.3
(3)
"Pat Mendes has experience with Slingshot sleeves."
"The strong sleeves are also effective depending on the activity."
"The slingshot knee sleeves are great and come in a pair, comparable to rehband ones."
#10
Rocktape
4.3
(3)
"I use rocktape medium in the 7mm for heavy squats / cleans / snatches. I'm F / 5"7 / 65 kgs."
"I love my rocktape kneecaps. They are cheaper per pair than rehbands, and I like them just as well, if not better due to the extra length."
"Rocktape has a UK website and a half price sale on some of them, used to be popular among CrossFit athletes."
#11
Nordic Lifting
4.3
(3)
"Great for heavy lifts and warmup to keep the joint warm. Great for patellar inflammation."
"I like Nordic lifting sleeves, but there are lots of other brands that are essentially the same."
"They work fine for me and have a warranty."
#12
1-Kilo
5.0
(2)
"I love mine. Found out about them from Coach Mary who is an 87+ weightlifter."
"They are two layers of material for a slight boost out of the hole."
#13
Nike
5.0
(2)
"The compression under layer enhances comfort and performance during training."
"The Nike compression knee sleeves help my gi slide and not stick to my skin when wet."
#14
1Kilo
4.5
(2)
"They have grab handles so you can pull them up and down between sets."
"If you are looking for a very tight knee sleeves, then try the 1-kilo 3 ply."
#15
Cerberus
4.5
(2)
"Both have man-sized sleeves haha"
"Cerberus strength and solid and rather durable."
#16
Neoprene Knee Sleeves
4.0
(2)
"US$8-12 no name 7mm neoprene knee sleeves off aliexpress."
"I bought some generic 7mm neoprene ones off of Amazon about a year ago and they've been great."
#17
Mark Bell
4.0
(2)
"Mark Bell Strong knee sleeves have been working well for me."
"Mark Bell's strong sleeves are pretty good too but I've heard they don't last as long as SBD."
#18
Shock Doctor
4.0
(2)
"I used these from Shock Doctor and haven't had bursitis since."
"Good luck with the Shock Doctor brand, but they tend to fall apart around the stitching every 6 months."
#19
Walgreens
4.0
(2)
"Best knee sleeves, 3" thick."
"A nice compression knee sleeve is a lot nicer than a full brace."
#20
Murgs
4.0
(2)
"Wife uses Murgs as one of the few that do 3mm sleeves, specifically aimed at the CrossFit/weightlifting market."
"The knee sleeves are decent and popular among gym-goers."
#21
Strength Wraps
5.0
(1)
"I like the cloth and the ability to tighten/loosen them as needed in the middle of a workout by just twisting them."
#22
Eleiko
5.0
(1)
"Indestructible weightlifting sleeves that last for over 10 years."
#23
ProFitness
5.0
(1)
"Best sleeves 7mm hands down. They're nicely contoured to your knee and have a silicon strip at the top that keeps them in place despite my incredible sweating."
#24
The Squat Collective
5.0
(1)
"I got those and am super happy with them."
#25
Brand A
5.0
(1)
"These knee sleeves provide excellent support and comfort during squats."
#26
Klokov
5.0
(1)
"It's best to get knee wraps so you can tighten/loosen it to how it feels for you."
#27
IMO
5.0
(1)
"They protect my joints and are lightweight, making them perfect for warmup sets."
#28
Chinese Weightlifting
5.0
(1)
"These knee sleeves are thin enough to not bunch up and limit ROM, but still provide cover for your knees."
#29
Physix Gear Sport
5.0
(1)
"Designed with Durable 4 Way Stretch Lycra; blend of 70% nylon and 30% lycra spandex -- providing all day support, without compromising ultimate comfort."
#30
Inzer
5.0
(1)
"They will add about 30lbs to your squat."
#31
Hook Grip
5.0
(1)
"I recently prefer the hook grip $14 knee sleeves. They're all great."
#32
Incrediwear
5.0
(1)
"I love the Incrediwear knee sleeve for hiking and activities."
#33
RockTape
5.0
(1)
"Great stuff, just turn them inside out and wash by hand or prepare for 'tha funk'"
#34
Victory
5.0
(1)
"It's the only 'CF grip' I found that actually works as a gymnastic grip."
#35
SBD Apparel
5.0
(1)
"I got these and they're great."
#36
Rock Tape
5.0
(1)
"My knees are warmer and they provide some support, hardly need adjusted at all. Highly recommend them."
#37
EXO
5.0
(1)
"I got 5mm EXO sleeves in an xs and they fit perfectly. I'm 5'3" and 115lbs."
#38
Hookgrip.com
5.0
(1)
"I would buy 5MM neoprene knee sleeves. Hookgrip.com has lots to choose from."
#39
Onekilo
5.0
(1)
"Serious support, and noticeable rebound assist."
#40
Strength Shop
5.0
(1)
"I got mine from Strength Shop and really like them! They work really well and help my squats quite a bit."
#41
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Has few choices at decent prices"
#42
Elite FTS
4.0
(1)
#43
Zensah
4.0
(1)
"Zensah"
#44
Fitness
4.0
(1)
"I usepo fitness sleeve's...best of the ones at their price point that I found."
#45
Stoics
4.0
(1)
"Stoics are great."
#46
Iron Rebel
4.0
(1)
"Iron rebel are pretty great."
#47
Gym Reapers
4.0
(1)
"I bought the Gym Reapers on Amazon and they work great."
#48
Element
3.0
(1)
"I currently use Element knees sleeves. I use them just to keep my knees warm, not for any support."
#49
Ironbull
3.0
(1)
"I use ironbull, decent enough compression, hold up fairly well so far."
#50
Bear Komplex
2.0
(1)
"I had Bear Komplex sleeves and they wore out and stretched so quickly."
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