Very breathable and comfortable open patella knee support - no hot spots!
I live in sunny southwest Florida where the days are humid and hot.  If I need to wear a knee support, it needs to be able to tolerate the humidity in combination with perspiration.<br /><br />This knee support provides a nice amount of soft tissue support for a knee that might benefit from it.  The material is 95% nylon and 5% spandex.  This does not feel like a pure neoprene brace as so many others are - the material is softer and I can find no hotspots on it from seams or velcro.  This is a real plus!<br /><br />I have worn heavy knee braces in my life for an ACL/PCL tear.  This is not THAT kind of brace and is not meant to support a knee that has more orthopedic issues like torn ligaments.  This does provide nice support for an aching knee due to some arthritis or muscle strains ... or just for a bit of extra support for a knee that has a bit of lateral shift.<br /><br />I like the simplicity and feel of this brace.  The feel is soft and does not have a stiff neoprene feel.  It uses 3 straps with easy instructions: line up the brace with the kneecap, secure the middle strap first, and then the top and bottom straps.<br /><br />Goes on easily, supports without a lot of slippage (although this may depend on actual fit and actual strap placement - practice makes perfect).  For me, the brace stayed in place for several hours while doing some walking and sitting without much slipping.  There are no metal side braces, this is a straight up knee support.<br /><br />For what it is - a support - it's 5 stars.<br /><br />I received a free sample of this product to test and review.
Rating: 5 stars