DonJoy PerformanceBionic Knee Brace – Hinged, Adjustable Patella Support, Lateral / Medial Ligament (ACL, MCL, LCL), Meniscus, Knee Sprains for Soccer, Basketball, Skiing, Hockey, Running, Water Sports

Great brace, but wouldn’t fit under my ski hub pants. Had to return.

I’ve used this company before from Dr order. Braces are great. This company has top notch products!! I’ll only buy from DonJoy!!

Item seemed to be well made and probably would be very helpful. My therapist picked this particular one. Unfortunately it didn't come any larger that an XXL. Therefore, I had to order an item very similar but a different brand.

Should have went with this brand a long time ago. I've been through a lot of braces. Torn ACL. Stretched PCL. With this brace, I can walk, sit or stand. Perfect !

I think when it comes to reviews, they will vary with every individual injury, recovery and reason for getting the braces. Having said that, I would rate them 3 stars based on my own experience. I had been a runner for many years (now in my early 40’s), and suffered incredibly painful meniscus tears to my right knee, to the point I couldn’t walk properly for months and endured months of physical therapy. Then my left knee tore. I had never experienced a more hopeless time in my life than the time I couldn’t run. It was my livelihood and I was determined to return to running, despite the negativity I received. I accepted that I may only be able to do a light jog, and I was content with that. After 2 painful years, I discovered I could lightly jog, but only in very short durations. It has been my goal to find some kind of support that will help me to achieve longer distances without having to resort to walking due to pain or fear of injuring again. I invested in so many different products none of which suited me for what I needed them for. I came across these braces and read that others were wearing them for other various sports, which gave me hope. I invested in two (one for each knee), and they weren’t cheap, but if they were helpful in returning to doing what I love, it would be worth it.My experience is this: my first time wearing them, I was able to sustain much longer distances on the treadmill without breaking down and walking, though they rubbed quite raw in the calf area (as others have said), and they did slide down a bit despite being fastened appropriately. I didn’t give up. I then wore longer leggings next time to prevent the calf rubbing, though they still slid down. My sizing is appropriate too btw, just sharing that movement of this type might not be recommended for these braces. More than anything else, they are heavy to wear, especially when running, and ultimately it causes me a great deal of pain and I took a break from them. I somehow need to find adequate support without the added weight pulling me down. I would definitely say that they’d be great (and likely better suited) for recovery and day to day walking. Sadly, I’m not sure I can resume wearing these when jogging due to the pain their weight created in my knees, but I will likely try again after I heal up a bit more. They also retain an insane amount of sweat, so you’ll want to hand wash them often.

Exc support. I wore pre and post knee surgery.I wear it when I work in the garden to stabilize. Very comfortable- great support. Washed and air dries overnight

I read the reviews on brace after brace very carefully after suffering an MCL tear. This one got great reviews, though I always look at the low reviews to see what people disliked about the product.The vast majority of reviews on any brace that gave a review of 1 or 2 were about fit and measurement. Surely this was just a case of people who didn't follow the instructions and measure carefully.Well, I did measure carefully, all three points - above the knee, below the knee, and the knee itself and several times to make sure the measurements were consistent. But when I received the brace (size large), it did not fit comfortably at all around my calf. So either go for a larger size as so many suggest or go for another option. In my case, I returned the brace with no problem and instead used the Modvel sleeves I ordered which are extremely comfortable and surprisingly provide very adequate support. Unless you have a severe injury (mine was a small tear to the left interior MCL), I would start with the last intrusive (and less expensive) option of the Modvel sleeve (two for $16.99 vs. $56.49 for this product).

This is a good brace. The best part is that it does not ride down the leg while in use (most of the time). The only time it does is when the velcro buckle which is pretty thick and durable grabs onto a pair of pants being put on over them and therefore unbuclkles the strap.I have gone through many braces and this one stays in place. I have also sent 3 others back before settling with this one.I do have to laugh at some reviews on braces about how they are too tigh or not supportive enough only to see a picture of a heavy set person wearing crocs or flip flops. If you are someone of significant size do yourself a big favor and wear proper foot wear. Your knees will thank you as well as your ankles. Those sandle designs are for kids.