Knee Sleeves reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 182 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Knee Sleeves brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/crossfit, r/weightlifting, r/powerbuilding, r/Fitness, r/bjj. Top-rated brands include Rehband (4.2/5), SBD (4.5/5), Hookgrip (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews182
Subreddits16
Posts45
Brands41
Products85
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#1
Rehband
4.2
(41)
"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
(29)
"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
4.5
(17)
"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"
"They're thin and give great compression without being anything close to bulky."
"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."
#4
Stoic
4.6
(9)
"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."
"I love these, and the price is right!"
"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
(9)
"They have held up incredibly well for several years. I love them"
"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
4.4
(7)
"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."
"5 ppl in my gym have them. I found them really good and most importantly, they really stay on."
"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
Rocktape
4.2
(5)
"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."
"Handsdown"
"I'm using Rocktape Assassins without and complaints."
"Rocktape has a UK website and a half price sale on some of them, used to be popular among CrossFit athletes."
#10
Old Bones
5.0
(3)
"Yes! Old Bones Therapy. Use code SCOTT31478 for 15% off!"
"Definitely old bones therapy. I wear them on both knees"
"Seconding this. I have the sleeves and braces and adore them both. Well worth the investment!"
#11
Strong
4.3
(3)
"STrong sleeves are best sleeves"
"I own the STrong sleeves and love them."
"They are all 7mm neoprene knee sleeves that are supposed to provide warmth and minimal support."
#12
1Kilo
4.3
(3)
"They have grab handles so you can pull them up and down between sets."
"I love the 1kilo sleeves."
"If you are looking for a very tight knee sleeves, then try the 1-kilo 3 ply."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
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."
#16
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."
#17
McDavid
4.5
(2)
"I personally use McDavid 410 Knee Pad and it is my favorite."
"I use the McDavid 410 compression sleeve with gel insert. They're like ~$20-25 each."
#18
Cliff Keen
4.5
(2)
"Get you some cliff keen sleeves with the front padding, i came back from pcl and mcl tear and they make a shit ton of difference."
"I like the Cliff Keen Wraptor 2.0. if you're looking for something that has good cushion and some compression and doesn't require the bracing/straps."
#19
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."
#20
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."
#21
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."
#22
Gym Reapers
4.0
(2)
"I use the 7mm gym reapers and have liked them so far"
"I bought the Gym Reapers on Amazon and they work great."
#23
Walgreens
4.0
(2)
"Best knee sleeves, 3" thick."
"A nice compression knee sleeve is a lot nicer than a full brace."
#24
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."
#25
Asics
3.5
(2)
"Get some asics super sleeves"
"I also have the Asics super sleeve but the padding is a bit too thick."
#26
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."
#27
Eleiko
5.0
(1)
"Indestructible weightlifting sleeves that last for over 10 years."
#28
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."
#29
The Squat Collective
5.0
(1)
"I got those and am super happy with them."
#30
Klokov
5.0
(1)
"It's best to get knee wraps so you can tighten/loosen it to how it feels for you."
#31
A7
4.0
(1)
"I like my A7 sleeves in the Flexi weight for CrossFit and don't find they limit my movements"
#32
Decathlon
4.0
(1)
"Has few choices at decent prices"
#33
Elite FTS
4.0
(1)
#34
Zensah
4.0
(1)
"Zensah"
#35
Fitness
4.0
(1)
"I usepo fitness sleeve's...best of the ones at their price point that I found."
#36
Stoics
4.0
(1)
"Stoics are great."
#37
Cerberus
4.0
(1)
"Cerberus strength and solid and rather durable."
#38
Iron Rebel
4.0
(1)
"Iron rebel are pretty great."
#39
Element
3.0
(1)
"I currently use Element knees sleeves. I use them just to keep my knees warm, not for any support."
#40
Ironbull
3.0
(1)
"I use ironbull, decent enough compression, hold up fairly well so far."
#41
Bear Komplex
2.0
(1)
"I had Bear Komplex sleeves and they wore out and stretched so quickly."
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