Sparthos Knee Compression Sleeves by (Pair) – Joint Protection and Support for Running, Sports, Knee Pain Relief (Desert Beige, Large)

The support of this product might best be described as "light to medium", but it did offer some support for my torn meniscus while I had to put off having surgery. The fabric is nice and has held up to many washings...BUT...in spite of only washing with cold water and only laying flat to dry, they have shrunken slightly over time. And to answer your unspoken question, no, I have not gained weight in this time period, in fact I have lost 5 lbs. I am 5'3", 150lbs. My leg measurements fell firmly in the size L category. With the slight shrinkage, they are still wearable, but only underneath pants as wearing with shorts it definitely looks like I'm wearing a brace that is too small. I have since had surgery on my knee. I ordered an XL this time firstly to accommodate for the remaining swelling in the joint, and also because I anticipate a slight bit of shrinking over time as had happened previously. The XL is a much better fit. I wonder though how anyone who is really large can wear these braces as the sizes don't go too much larger and I am really not that big! I am generally very pleased with this item as I tried and returned several other knee compression sleeves prior to finding the Sparthos and I do recommend them for anyone who needs light to possibly moderate support for their knees.

It’s comfortable but it has snagged and pulled threads after just a few wears and they already look ratty and old

I rely on these sleeves in dancing. I only use one of them as only my right knee has issues -- meniscus tear and wobbliness. I felt that my knee joint was more stable and held in place than without the sleeve. I also own a more heavy duty knee brace (a different brand) -- an adhesive wrap with a donut hole around the knee cap. That one definitely provides great support but is not designed for a wide range of mobility and is too bulky to put under my leggings unlike the Sparthos sleeves. The way I use it is I flip the sleeve inside out and fold down the top inwards so that the silicon band is still around my thighs. This way I can hide the hexagon pattern and only show the inner nude color side to blend in with my dance costumes. You can also use this approach for a tighter fit since the top opening is smaller. Overall I'm satisfied with this purchase. Coming in as a pair you will get a spare sleeve as a replacement if you just need one sleeve at a time.

Good knee brace for swimming.

I'm totally satisfied with these. I'm a trail runner and I wear knee sleeves on rough trails partly for support and partly for protection in case of a fall. (I'm clumsy. I know it seems silly but it works for me!) These are great and much better than my old sleeves. The material is very soft and breathable - I can almost forget I have them on - and yet they stay in place really well. I like the beige color because it's more subtle but it doesn't look like I'm just wearing a giant band-aid thanks to the nice geometric design on it. Do use the size chart. I would have assumed that I should wear a Medium but I bought Large based on the size chart. They fit fine, which makes me think Medium would have been too small! I'm completely satisfied and I recommend these for light, comfortable knee support.