NoCry Professional Gel Knee Pads for Work with Soft Foam and Gel Cushion — Heavy Duty Cap, Reinforced Adjustable Straps, Military-Grade Rivets and Built-in Hang Loops — Perfect for Construction

Bought these in April 2024 and they are now well into their second year of use and still going strong, so figured it was time for a review. These are far and away the best knee pads I have ever purchased. And I have purchased a lot of makes and models over the years. These are the first pads to stay in place, even a year later, when I walk around (I wear them over jeans), and also the first pair in which the lining did not wear out in just a few months. The metal clips for securing to the leg are perfect, SO much better than hook and eye, which has always worn out quickly with other knee pads. Early on I wondered about their durability but, as you can see from the photos, other than a little chipped paint (purely cosmetic) they have held up to lots of tugging and pulling. The straps do stretch a little over time, but with the metal adjustable clips, it is easy to retighten as needed. I wear these for any projects around the house the require me to get on my knees (e.g. working with wall outlets) and for all garden work. They are impervious to rocks, metal, glass, raspberry and rose thorns, pretty much anything. And, they are extremely comfortable. Yes, they can get hot in the summer in full sun, but that is a very small price to pay for such protection, durability and overall comfort. Working in the garden, dirt, wood chips and other debris can get inside, and this has quickly torn up the linings of other brands, but not these. It they made a longer pad that went farther down the shin, I would buy them in a heartbeat, but these do what they are supposed to do. Will buy another pair at the end of this season, so I have a pair in reserve for when these eventually give up the ghost, which could take a while. To say this was money well spent is an understatement.

Best knee pads I've used so far. Did flooring for a full week and on cement. 8 hours straight everyday and cushions are comfortable and don't flatten out like most foam pads.

Very close to a 5 star rating. Good fit and great comfort from the gel + padding for knees on rock gravel concrete or any hard surface, locking buckles on the straps are great and do not come apart easily. Love the support structure on the hard outer surface of the pads that help support my ankles and shins while still being a lightweight option. Others seems to place pressure in those areas and these do not. So far they seem to be quite durable and a good value for the money. Only one draw back are the straps themselves will loosen a bit over time needing to be tightened up causing a bit of stability loss.

I have used the knee pads for a year now and they are one of the best products I have ever purchased. My husband and I spent months digging bamboo out of our back yard and we could not have done it without these knee pads. Since then, we use them for anything that requires working on our knees. I have had a sore left knee for years and these make working on that knee possible. Easy to put on, they stay in place and are easily adjustable if you find while working that they are too loose or too tight. They are extremely durable! Caked on mud washes right off!

I had to return the first pair I ordered, I couldn't get them to fit me snuggly and stay in place. I assumed it's because I'm a woman and have smaller knees. I hated to return them because I really loved the quality.In the box, there was information that included the manufacturer's direct email address inviting you to reach out if you needed their help, so I sent a message off. A representative, (Charlie), email me back and explained that he could work with me to help find what I needed. Once he learned what type of projects I would be doing, he found two he thought might work and asked my thoughts. I picked the GelGuards, and to my utter shock and amazement, Charlie shipped them to me to try and only asked that I give him my honest feedback. I have since use them while working on top of my cement patio and deck. They stay on with no problem due to the thicker straps and the gel inserts are so comfortable I don't even know I have them on. It's been years since I've worked with a company that believes in old-fashioned customer service. This one actually cares about your experience and wants you to be happy with whatever product you choose. I didn't even know this existed anymore.I can't thank Charlie enough for everything he did for me!