Shock Doctor Knee Brace, Compression Knee Brace for Men & Women, Hinged Knee Brace with Side Stabilizers, Maximum Support, Adjustable Dual Hinges, Knee Braces and Knee Support

My wife tore her ACL completely playing soccer and sprained her MCL as well. The clinic that diagnosed this tried to sell her a $375 DonJoy knee brace that sold for $180 or something on Amazon. I told her not to buy it and that we'd find something that was cheaper but didn't sacrifice on quality or comfort. Before you know it I'm 20 tabs deep in knee braces, ACL tear stories, etc. and I have 30 choices with 30 different people telling me different things. I narrowed it down between this one (Shock Doctor), the Mueller Hg80, and some McDavid braces. The expensive one at the clinic had been long and gone up the thigh a good ways and down the calf a good ways - the stability this lent was key to my wife. In the end I chose the Shock Doctor because I looked like it was really stability-focused and myself and more importantly my wife have been very pleased with the purchase. The brace has some size but I wouldn't call it especially bulky, I'll try and get some pictures up. It goes a good way up the thigh and a good way down the calf and has metal hinges running the full length on each side of the knee. My wife has athletic (read: large) calves and thighs from playing sports all her life - so sizing and good, strong straps were a big concern. We measured her knee 2 inches below mid-knee like the pic shows and I think it was 14.6 inches, right in-between Large and X-Large. Follow the advice in the chart, if you're near the top range and within the bottom range of the larger size, just go with the larger size. The X-Large ended up being a solid choice and has worked well for 3 weeks now even as her swelling has gone down and her knee has gone closer to the large size. For your sake, ignore the names "X-Large", "Large", etc. and just stick to the measurements. My wife is not a big person, but the X-Large sizing was right, so we went with it. It might feel weird ordering an XL for a tiny girl, but just listen to the measurements, not the labels. Materials are very sturdy and durable. The straps haven't loosened or come undone a single time. The rest of it has a solid feel. The metal doesn't squeak. Overall the materials work well to really stabilize the knee and help give the feeling of some extra stability to a potentially wobbly knee. Comfort is great. Like most braces you want to take it off occasionally but if you have to wear it all day, it's very doable. No sore spots from rubbing, etc. Overall a very good brace that is very good quality for a solid price. If you're like me and reviewing a million reviews on a million different products, I can say this one has performed well and if you get the size right, I don't think it'll let you down.

The Shock Doctor Compression Knee Brace has been a game-changer for my workouts. It provides excellent support and compression without feeling restrictive, and it really helps reduce knee discomfort during exercise or long periods of standing. The material is breathable and durable, and the brace stays in place without sliding down. Overall, it’s a high-quality, reliable knee brace that I would definitely recommend for anyone needing extra support.

I would rank them in this order for hyperextention support (most important), overall knee stabilization (next consideration) and comfort wearing (least important, and the cost is also not as important): 1) ~ 2) > 3) > 4). Brace 1) and 2) felt pretty similar with a slight to moderate hyperextention support, but McDavid XL was a better fit than Shock Doctor 2) option (XXL), which seemed a bit loose. So maybe brace 2) of lesser than recommended size would have worked better. Brace 3) was the only suitable of this size I found in Big Five local sports store. It was not as good as 1) and 2). Brace didn’t provide any overextension support, contrary to the claim, but it was the most comfortable to wear under pants (as it is thinner), but this is not enough. Other comments. Brace 4) was available for the next day delivery (while 1 and 2 would take 2 days to deliver) with Amazon Prime. Brace 4) was designed by a local company that for some reason has very poor reviews. I also rated this product as the least favorable. Shock Doctor braces (especially 2) feel heavy duty and so has promising potential if correctly fit. McDavid 1) was an overall winner based on functionality comparable to 2) but a better fit (it is also more compact and twice cheaper!) I liked the side pockets on McDavid 1) to pull the brace up the leg. These are also found on Shock Doctor 2) and 3) but smaller and not as convenient. A comment on my experience fitting braces. The results vary a lot depending on specific pants and trousers vs. bare skin. If put on bare skin, skin needs to be dry as the inner surface will otherwise adhere to skin. In conclusion, McDavid Hinged Knee Brace (Level III) and Shock Doctor Knee Brace with Rigid Side Stabilizers (Level III) were comparable and very good to stabilize the impacted knee that is painful to overstretch. Level II Shock Doctor brace was not as good, and DonJoy Performance Bionic Drytex Hinged Knee Sleeve was not suitable for knee overextension control, but a nice choice when you value the brace with minimum support functionality that is can be hidden under pants. Selecting the right size is a huge factor for the level of support and comfort. I eventually picked McDavid Hinged Knee Brace (Level III) as it matched the Shock Doctor functionality but at the same time was more compact and twice cheaper.

サポート感は抜群で、膝を曲げずとも歩行できるのですが 残念な事に、履くタイプで装脱着に苦労します。 Mueller(ミューラー) アジャスタブルヒンジニーブレイス 54557の方がお勧め。

装着感は良いのですが、汗をかいた後に外す・・・かなりきついです。幅があるので、長ズボンの下では無理、ハーフパンツでの着用がイイですね

Very useful, comfortable and adjustable brace for my Osteoarthritis Knee joint. Checks limited hyperextension. Helps to stay away from surgery.

très bon maintien de l'articulation, agréable a porter, facile a régler, légère, je m'en sert pour jouer au hockey sur glace suite a une rupture du ligament antérieur du genou. Je conseille très bon rapport qualité prix.

I feel really compelled to write this review because I don't like how so many reviewers say the sizing chart that Shock Doctor provides is incorrect. You can benefit from a mistake I made; I bought 2 but neglected to measure my left leg, assuming both my legs are the same size; I bought 2 XLs, but should have got an L for my left leg. If you are near to being one size or another-- GO DOWN, not up! I mean, assuming you aren't just buying them for aesthetics. First off, there is certainly a break-in period with these, as with anything that fits snug on our bodies-- forget the myth that only leather goods break-in. I have been wearing these everyday, for 10 days, for 8 to 10 hours everyday. They absolutely become more comfortable, and do need to be tightened up a bit more, as time goes on. So just because they feel too tight right out of the package, doesn't mean they will after a week. Second, you should realize that if you have big meaty calves (I envy you,) yes they will be tough to pull over your lower leg, but once you do, the lower straps on the braces are meant to tighten just above the muscle so that they *sit* in place. Hard to explain, but I hope you catch my drift. I have skinny little chicken legs, so I do have to pull them up now and then and re-tighten the straps, much more so with my left leg, again, because I got a size just slightly too big on that side. If you end up tightening the straps too far, you run out of velcro to connect with, and at that point you'll really regret getting a size too big. I found a work around for this, but it's not good to use them in a way they aren't designed to be used-- honestly, just by looking at these things and handling them, you can tell Shock Doctor put a lot of care into the design. ANYHOW, in terms of how they actually work.... like a charm. I have a genetic defect that makes my joints basically like rubber, so the danger of hyper-extending and spraining my knees is ever present. I noticed the difference in stability and support as soon as I put these on, they instantly made a very noticeable difference. I saw a reviewer on youtube saying it's like suddenly adding an extra layer of muscle.. yeah, sort of. More like adding integrity to connective tissue I'd say, but whatever. Awesome either way you look at it. The 3rd day I had them, I went walking around town for a good 3-4 hours-- amazed that my knees didn't feel utterly destroyed that night, as they usually would. My orthopedic specialist said I shouldn't have to wear them forever-- I didn't understand this until I tried them; you can indeed tell that they are training your proprioception via "bio feedback" or whatever. In the mornings now, I wake up with less knee pain, and actually feel more stable for an hour or so before I feel the need to put them on. I hope that stability period keeps growing to the point where I indeed won't need them-- though I will probably always wear them when I have to walk on ice or if I go on a technical hike (one day soon, god willing), just as a safety precaution to stop a sprains or a catastrophic hyper-extension. Oh, and having to wear them everyday, I finally washed them yesterday... hinges came out easily enough, hand washed in the sink, dried over night... just a necessary chore to keep in mind. I read you should really wash these sorts of things twice a week if you wear every day (which is kind of paradoxical when you think about it) even if you aren't getting sweaty. I have gotten in the habit of spritzing them inside with some isopropyl, before bed, hopefully that will keep them cleaner... otherwise, you do get itchy. Well, anyone who wears pads and such for sports knows what I am talking about... "athlete's foot" can happen anywhere on your body, so be careful of that. So, my only regret is buying one a size too big (and that would be only just an inch off maybe)-- so DO obey the manufacture's sizing guidelines, and DO measure both legs if needed, lol.