POWERLIX Knee Compression Sleeve - Best Knee Brace for Knee Pain for Men & Women – Knee Support for Running, Basketball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Gym, Workout, Sports - (Light Blue M)

I run a long distance and have recently developed a severe "runner's knee" on both sides of my knees. I already have Osgood-Schlatter disease on my left knee which I also fractured (and has healed) last year, so realized that I'd need a good knee support if I run more than 10 miles.I have tried THREE (3) knee support braces/compression sleeves including "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" for that purpose, and wanted to list them for comparison.(1) Breg "FreeRunner". Formerly prescribed for the fracture and designed for an athlete/runner to help with their rehab. It did a great job staying in place during my 13-mile run. But it did NOT completely keep my knee pain-free as it normally would with stairs and biking. I started to feel the same discomfort --> disturbing pain around 10 miles. The brace is bulky so occasionally rubbed against the other thigh - which is a big NO-NO.(2) PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve (this product): This is a BRACE that is in a form of a compression sleeve. It holds my kneecap in place, protects my Osgood-Schlatter bump (bone protrusion), prevents abnormal gait due to the uneven pulls by the thigh muscles, keeps the optimal temperature inside, allows FULL range of motion. I can flex my knee all the way. It is nice and tight but never uncomfortable.I wore this on my problem left knee and ran a full marathon race this past weekend. It stayed on without ever sliding/rolling down or chafing for the entire 26.2 miles and I did not have to worry or think about it. Most importantly - Absolutely NO PAIN during and post race. I was SO amazed.(3). Physix Gear Knee Support Brace: this is more of a firm compression knee sleeve than a brace. It did also an amazing job in protecting my right knee which was suffering runner's knee. It fits like your favorite compression knee-high sock with no limit in movement and is definitely a more comfortable wear than PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve (#2). But the anti-slip grips of this knee sleeve at the top is tighter than PowerLix's and may feel a bit too tight. It is however never uncomfortable and the sleeve stayed on without rolling or chafing for the entire 26.2 miles. It kept my right knee totally PAIN-FREE during and post race.[OVERALL]Both "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" (this product) & "Physix Gear Knee Support Brace" did an amazing job and are highly recommended for long-distance runners. They stabilize the knee joint and prevent pain/inflammation by right support and compression but never restrict the movement or stop the blood flow - even for hours!*Sizing: I took the measurements 4 & 5 inches above the top of the BENT KNEE in a sitting position. They fell between 15.3 -15.7 inch. So according to the sizing chart provided by the company, I got a MEDIUM for "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" and a SMALL for "Physix Gear Knee Support Brace". They fit perfectly.*Length: According to the product specification, "PowerLix Compression Knee Sleeve" is a bit longer than "Physix Gear Knee Support Brace". But due to the very firm fabric of PoweLix and very stretchy fabric of Physix, Physix knee sleeve ends up slightly taller than PoweLix when I wore them.*Color: Grey/Black for PowerLix (this product) is almost entirely black (see photo - upper right). It doesn't look like the product photo on this webpage and thought I got a wrong product! Not sure about Blue which I didn't get.I hope they both last long!!! Thank you for reading my long review :-)-------------- UPDATE 12/18/2023 -----------------I'm still using POWERLIX Leg Sleeve (this product) and have run 7 marathons and hundreds of runs with them since the first purchase in 2018. Nothing wrong with running with knee braces although some sports experts may preach that you need to train your own muscles and correct your form and such. You've got your personal reasons for needing special support for your knees, and these sleeves do the job. I replace the sleeves every year and am on #5 :)

I'm a big guy; 6'3", 360lbs. My legs are much larger than the normal dude. I have knee issues, and occasionally I just can't walk past the pain without some assistance. I have purchased many knee braces over the years, and without fail, they have been too small and I simply could not get them on, let alone wear them. I recently saw this POWERLIX knee compression sleeve in a XXL, and I knew I had to try it. I appreciated right up front that they were not charging more for the XXL than they were for the smaller sizes. To me, that indicates that the company is not just trying to make a buck off of me just because I happen to be a larger man. If You ARE a larger person, You know that this is basically unheard of. So I was hopeful right up front. I purchased the LIX sleeve easily, of course, and they communicated with me right away, and all through the process. It came quickly, and so far so good. I eagerly put it on, and...it fit pretty good. Already ahead of what any other brace would have fit. Below the knee it was perfect. Above the knee, I am admittedly over-proportionately large. That's what happens when You are overweight. :) So, it was tight, and slightly uncomfortable on the fleshy portion of the back/underside of my thigh. Regardless, I kept it on, and it immediately improved my limping gait. While upright, the snugness is fine, and not uncomfortable at all. While sitting, it wants to curl slightly on the backside as my fat rolls it down. That is NOT the fault of the manufacturer...again, I have unusually large thighs. After wearing it for a few days, it does indeed slightly loosen as it adapts to my leg, and the slight pinch is less. I suspect it will stop pinching in a week or so, and I am also losing weight, so of course that will help it as well. I am extremely happy with this sleeve, and over the moon that it has helped increase my mobility and stabilized my gait enough to help expedite recovery. I'd suggest this to anyone who has purchased braces in the past only to be disappointed by the size or effectiveness.

I first ordered these in April 2020 (for $19) in blue along with other pairs (in black and beige) between 2019 and 2021 for my physically intensive job and would have to say they held up well! I combined them with “Run Forever” calf compression sleeves for maximum effect and used both full-time while bending, stretching, twisting, throwing and running through everything from cardboard to metal and leg and knee pain were the least of my problems. At first I had the occasional slip and wear marks but as I got better at my job and my legs thinned out, these incidents became few and far between. I would caution against using them around sharp metal as unfortunately that easily produced tearing, but that is to be expected especially after the amount of running, jumping, hopping and general malarkey that was expected at work and may not apply to the average user. Also these sleeves are easy to wash and resistant to shrinkage, I would just move them periodically when air drying to keep them supple. Durable, functional, stylish and able to stand up to heavy use but susceptible to tearing and stiffness when air drying, the “POWERLIX Knee Compression Sleeve - Best Knee Brace for Men & Women – Knee Support for Running, Basketball, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Gym, Workout, Sports – Please Check Sizing Chart” sleeves get a respectable 4/5 stars!

I like that it gives me comfort from knee pain walking. A little bit bulky behind the knee but still comfortable.

This is very supportive and the sizing was perfect according to the measurements provided. Considering purchasing another for times when both knees are feeling weak.

I had a very bad pain in the knee ,when walking ,standing up from a sitting position, or climbing stairs.I wore this for four days during waking hours. Now I am free of pain, I will keep wearing this and see how it will help on the long run

Elegí la talla acorde a la tabla que proporcionan. Del muslo queda perfecta, aunque de la rodilla un poco floja, pero cumple la función. El material es de gran calidad

Excelente calidad y comodidad