McDavid Moisture Wicking HEX Technology Knee Sleeves for Women/Men, Elbows & Shins Protection, Hex Pads

I looked for these pads in the store but they did not have the size needed for my son. He is 8 years old and in the 50th percentile for both height and weight. The sizes on the box are very accurate. I would not recommend having pads larger than recommended as they will slide off if not sized right. My son is in football for the first time. His arms were taking a beating. In addition other kids have been getting hit in the elbow by helmets. These pads, though not as thick as others, work fantastic. They help disperse the impact and keep his elbows and upper arms from getting hurt. I highly recommend these pads. They do not interfere (at least in my opinion) with his catching the ball. They are not to bulky and he can still bend at the elbow pretty easily although it did take 1 practice to get used to the feel. **UPDATE** I am very pleased with these pads. During the season they endured being worn the entire football season, were torn off inside out as only an 8 year old can do, washed multiple times and still retained their shape and protection qualities. They prevented his arms from getting black and blue. I purchased another pair of these same pads for him the next year.

Bought this for my oldest daughter who is in middle school. She is the center for her team. These pads are great and protect the knee well. They are not big or bulky like other knee pads. They stay in place and do wash. The first pair lasted over a year. This is my second pair and I would not get any other knee pad because they work so well. There are little hex shaped pads inside closely together to protect from injury. When she has fallen she no longer brusies. She says they are comfortable and she does not feel the impact of the floor. Because they have worked so well we bought them for our youngest and she equally likes them as well. They have a tight fit so when ordering take that into consideration. I ordered a large for my oldest and a medium for my youngest. I would recommend these pads to anyone who wants to protect the knee.

I purchased two pair of these for my daughters to try for volleyball after I was feeling so tired of the super stinky bacteria harboring fabric that volleyball knee pads are made of! I figured it was worth a shot right? I am torn on how to review them, for one daughter they held up well (she is less prone to diving for balls). The other daughter who is a varsity Libero and constantly diving for balls, they did not hold up as well. They both have loved the fit and they have been put to the test of repeated knee landings and have not had sore or bruised knees. I love the fact that after a very busy club season *THEY DON'T SMELL*!! I am sure the reason that they are not smelling is due to the fabric that they are made of which is why one set has multiple holes. When I asked them What i should buy for the upcoming high school season... They asked me to order more of these, so for comfort and effective they should get 5 stars but for high impact durability they only get 4.

My goal for these was to use them as backup protection for my knees for snowboarding and figure skating. I wanted them to be a relaxed fit and not too bulky and not impede movement, but to be there to provide a little bit of extra protection in case I fall directly on my knees. Even though I'm an average sized female, I ended up getting a size XXL. The chart placed me at a size L. But they felt way too tight, and I exchanged them for XL, but those felt a little too tight for me as well. So I ended up getting XXL, and those felt pretty good - not too tight but not loose. Maybe for scenarios where perfect comfort is not a priority and you need them to be secure for more impact, just one size up would be good; maybe they'd stretch a little over time. I tried my XXL while snowboarding once and I forgot I had them on but they felt secure. I didn't fall though, so I can't speak to their level of protection. They seem like they would be good for situations where you want some protection but you aren't necessarily looking for a ton of cushion. The reason I chose these knee pads is because they seemed like they cover the sides of the knee a little bit as well. I tried another knee pad that had a lot of cushion in a small area and I felt like it hurt my knee when I tested gently landing on my knees on the carpet, because the knee pad would shift in an awkward way. The XXL I have definitely provides a lot of coverage all around the knee.

I've found these knee pads to provide the ideal balance between PROTECTION, COVERAGE AREA and FIT & FEEL. And all of this at what I believe to be an excellent price point. Although I'm writing this review from the perspective of a soccer player, I think my critique would be helpful for other applications: home improvement projects, automotive repair, construction, hunting, snowboarding, volleyball, among others. As my team's soccer goalie, I've cycled through several different brands of knee pads to protect myself from hard dives to the turf. What I've discovered is that each brand of knee pad presents varying trade-offs between three factors: 1) PROTECTION. If your primary concern is protecting your knees from impacts with the field, turf or hardwood playing surfaces, then you'll want to select a bulkier knee pad -- either one with very thick padding, or perhaps even one with a hard outer shell. Those types of bulky knee pads do a great job with protection, but the trade-off is that their bulk tends to affect your freedom of movement, your overall mobility. 2) COVERAGE AREA. Sometimes the impact will occur right above or below or to the side of your knee cap. Ideally, you want the knee pad to provide at least some degree of protection to the immediate area surrounding your knee cap. 3) FIT & FEEL. This is a key factor that is often overlooked. The last thing you want to be doing is readjusting the position of your knee pad after every sprint, slide tackle, or impact with the ground. And what if the play is continuing and you don't have time to readjust them? In that instance, with your knee pad askew, it won't even provide you with proper protection and coverage -- which defeats the entire purpose of wearing them! After several practices and games using the "McDavid Hexpad" knee pads, I've found them to provide the best balance between PROTECTION, COVERAGE AREA and FIT & FEEL. Their design is unlike any I'd previously seen. They utilize several nickel-sized pads that are spaced slightly apart to allow for a better range of motion and flexibility. The rest of the fabric is 80% Nylon and 20% Spandex, which allows for excellent flexibility as well as conformity to your body. They hardly ever slip around even after hard impacts and slide tackles. In sum, these knee pads protect you, while also allowing for freedom of movement and a lot of "give." [FYI: I am 6'1 & 185 lbs. I purchased the Size X-Large, and they fit me perfectly. Also, I should note that I've used this product exclusively for knee padding; the manufacturer says they're also functional as elbow pads.] Previously, I'd been using the "Reusch Adult Kevlar Knee Guard," which placed a greater emphasis on protection. And although they protected my knees quite well, they were bulky and limited my movement, range of motion and kicking power. Also, they tended to slip and slide around after nearly every impact, resulting in my having to constantly readjust them mid-game. To reiterate, I've found that the "McDavid Hexpad" knee pads provide the best balance between PROTECTION, COVERAGE AREA and FIT & FEEL. And all of this at what I believe is an excellent price point.

They are pretty good. I wear them underneath my skinny Jean's at work. I work at Trader Joe's so I'm kneeling down all the time. I wear them all day just fine. It took a bit to get used to at the beginning though. They aren't meant for shock absorption but they do protect your knees from moderate to light pressure. Probably could be good for dancers as well. I'm 6'3" and weight about 160 and I had to get a large (so it does run small get at least one size bigger than you would think). It kind of cuts off my circulation if i bend my knee too much for too long and it leaves an imprint on my knees when i take them off. But it serves the purpose I need them for sufficiently. When I'm just walking around they aren't super noticeable. People can barely even tell I'm wearing them unless they notice my knees look swollen. Which is what I wanted. So i would recommend them as a fairly good product functionality wise but there will still be a measure of discomfort here and there. But you get used to it.

As a Breakdancer, and part-time Hiphop dancer me and my teammates always have to be on the floor practicing footworks--lots of which involves knee spin, knee glide, etc. These moves take a tow on one's knee joints and we have tried so many different knee pads bought in sportswear store--Yet some are TOO heavy to wear while keeping the Mobility, some has a weird hole right in the middle of the pad(it's like what's the point? Smh..) and others cut off your leg blood circulation quite bad. So after researching and seeking advice on YouTube, we got recommendations from AJ-47 Soul Mavericks, he is such a well-know breaker with tons of tips/knowledge. So this knee pad is what he suggests and what we got. This pair runs small so it's better for those in small size to order a medium pair. I got my medium sized pads, and they are super light, very agile, great padding and allows one complete knee movements with no issue. Highly recommend!!

UPDATE: Really disappointed to see it only took one tough practice to completely shred one of the pads. I wear a pad only on one knee so I still had a brand new one once the first had worn out. Unfortunately, after only one practice, the new pad was completely torn apart. The fabric had tons of holes and rips and the hex pads were falling out. Would not recommend AT ALL! I've been playing volleyball in these knee pads for about 2 months now. They have been through a fair amount of diving and contact with the court. I am disappointed to see that the pads have developed holes in the outer layer of fabric. While playing on both hardwood and plastic surfaces, the pads have slid okay but have not held up as I hoped they would. The holes started showing up after only 3-4 uses in matches and practices. I have been able to continue wearing the pads even with the holes and they still serve their purpose. They do better on hardwood but still developed holes. These pads are SUPER comfortable though. After wearing them for about 10-15 minutes, I barely even know they're there. The hex pattern of the pads makes them really flexible and they stay in position fairly well. They compression is comfortable (if fit using the sizing chart) and the pads stay in place pretty well. I would recommend them for someone who is not going to be having a ton of contact with the ground and needs lightweight and comfortable pads. For more durability and strength, I would look elsewhere.

Nada aparatosas. Finas por detrás para una buena evacuación del sudor y del calor. Su función protectora la cumple con creces. Yo las uso para BJJ y van muy bien. Son muy ligeras y no entorpecen para nada el rango de movimiento

Excelente producto

bonne genouillères fines mais protectrices, supporte assez bien les chocs, et qui permettent à l'articulation de bouger tout en conservant une protection maximum. Je recommande

Benutze die jetzt seit einigen Wochen zum Tanzen und kann nur Positives zu den Schonern sagen. Meine Knie sind geschützt. Hatte bisher keinen einzigen dunklen Fleck am Knie. Schützt auch gut an den Seiten und ist super flexibel. 10/10

Conoscendo la marca speravo di andare sul sicuro e l'acquisto ha trovato conferma. Ottima qualità, indossabilità e robustezza dei materiali.