Can be made very tight.  Hard to get on and off. Straps are MUCH too SHORT for putting on
Not comfy at all, but it does work at opening up your shoulders if your shoulders curve in, you can pull them way back.  It doesn't offer any support if you curve over your mid back and not just your shoulders.<br /><br />The neoprene pads are a good idea as they keep the straps from cutting off your underarm circulation.<br /><br />**The hardest thing is putting it on.**  The straps are way too short for putting it on, so you end up contorting to get it on if you don't have help.  Getting it off is easier, if you unstrap it completely.  You will want to pre fasten it at the loosest setting and then try to slide it up your arms, but that only works if you're as flexible as I am, and even i had difficulties (and I can touch the middle of my back between my shoulder blades with both hands, something many people cannot do)<br /><br />I will use it when I want strong shoulder pulling back, but it won't stop me slouching.  I will only mostly wear this when it's too hot to wear the full back one - HailiCare Posture Corrector for Men and Women &lt;- that one is the best of the 4 i purchased by a long, long shot.<br /><br />Also a problem: the back rides up on the back of your neck, unlike the picture shown, where it sits lower. I imagine I could tug it down, if I wanted to contort myself even more, but it is hard to maneuver.  The rubbing on the back on one's neck is not comfortable.<br /><br />One plus: hides easily under clothing.  Not bulky.  Is well made.<br /><br />If you are small and have narrow shoulders, this may be the right thing for you.  If you're an ex swimmer with well developed shoulders (me) I would skip it. I'm 5'6", female, relatively well developed upper body.<br /><br />Bottom line?  more or less worth what I paid for it (8 bucks), but even at that price, the short straps make this not my favorite purchase.
Rating: 3 stars