Sparthos Knee Compression Sleeve by (Pair) - Support for Sports, Running, Joint, Knee Pain Relief - Knee Brace for Men and Women - Elder ACL PCL Bursitis Meniscus Tear Patella Runner Knee (Black-M)

Thus is a lightweight sleeve providing just the right amount of support for the knee. Washable.

I'm a 6'0", 196lbs, male, very active runner. Purchased the large knee sleeve in beige. I've tried almost all of the knee sleeves out there and I have a sock drawer dedicated to all kinds of sleeves/braces to prove it. Ever since the marathon season kicked off (about 2 months ago) my knee has been bothering me. On a whim (think impulse shopping) I clicked on this particular knee sleeve. The initial first two impressions (this has everything to do with aesthetics and nothing to do with performance) of the knee sleeve was off putting but everything after that (performance and feel) was absolutely outstanding.First two impressions --The color selection of the sleeves was blah ... the beige color was more orange in color. I know that sounds weird but like I stated earlier it's only aesthetics.-After taking it out of the package the sleeve looked like it was too big for my leg. Again this was only my initial impression.Everything else --The texture feels like a typical knee sleeve (nice), breathable and not hot.-Like I stated in the cons section ... After taking it out of the package I immediately slipped off my go to knee sleeve and slipped this one on. The immediate reaction was it fits like an absolute glove.Normally, I won't go gaga over a product I've purchased. But my knee has not felt this good in a long time... so good in fact that yesterday afternoon I did sprints with no irritation. Afterwards, I showered and slipped on the other knee sleeve (this comes in a pair) and have not taken this sleeve off in 24hrs.I cannot endorse this knee sleeve enough.Not only will I purchase this again but I am about to purchase another pair (this time in black) after I write this review.

Purchased as an alternative to having a constant black knee showing while wearing shorts, and it's perfect for that. Looks like I've got a nice tan on that knee, to match the other.Soft and comfortable. Doesn't feel as tight as my old sleeves, but seems to provide just as much support.

I bought this on the recommendation of a tennis playing friend. I have a meniscus tear and this really gives extra support without cutting off circulation. I am able to play racket sports with minimal pain. Highly recommend.

It was pretty good, but not what I was looking for. It was very soft and I love that. Worth a try.

A buddy suggested I try out the Sparthos compression sleeves as he's been using an elbow sleeve for a few months & swears by it. I got the knee sleeve since I do a lot of running (at least 4 miles per day, depending on if I'm also working out or not) to replace my Copper Fit sleeves (they were ok but deteriorated quickly with all of the activity). After a month of regular running & working out, I'm mostly happy with the switch to Sparthos & will almost certainly buy this pack again.PROS: The sleeve holds up against anything I throw at it. There doesn't seem to be any degradation in compression, hold above/below my knee, or ventilation. I can see going with Sparthos going forward particularly as the cost per sleeve is less than Copper Fit ($10 for CF vs $15 for 2 Sparthos). When I first got the sleeve, I was concerned that the tougher material (closer to cloth than spandex) would limit my range of motion but this wasn't the case. I do everything I used to do wearing a Copper Fit. I might also go so far to say that after my workouts, I don't feel as much soreness in my knee as I regularly did with the Copper Fit. This isn't a dig at CF but I think that Sparthos has figured out how to grip my knee in a comfortable way that allows for stability and early recovery. On a cosmetic note, the variety of colors & the general pattern of the sleeve allows you to get the support you need while looking stylish on a run or in the gym.CONS: Not much to say here. I have been using this in the winter months so I'm wondering how much heat it might trap going for a run during a hot humid day. I haven't had problems in a hot gym so I anticipate that any discomfort I experience in the warmer months will be more me being lazy & less an issue with the Sparthos sleeve. Time will tell. The only concerning thing (that has yet to be a problem) is that I have hairy legs & see hairs popping out of the sleeve at the end of my workouts. The sleeve slips right off without any tugging on the hairs but the day it starts (especially if I'm mid-run) is the day I consider a replacement or other options.