Pure Support Knee Brace - Compression Sleeve for Running, Arthritis Pain Relief & Sports Injury Prevention - Ideal for Jogging, Basketball & Workout Recovery

UPDATE: I bought two more red colored ones because the price is fair and while it has a tad less support than the McDavid neoprene option it is more comfortable and definitely stays in place better.I suffered a MODERATE KNEE SPRAIN at work and that was about 7 weeks ago. I wore a McDavid double strap brace (unhinged) with an open patella design. It was pretty decent but my knee was so weak early on that it would buckle (rare but it occurred) and was quite unstable. I could not stand in one place without serious discomfort, burning or pain and I couldn't even walk around on it for more than 10 minutes per hour. When I saw the company doc they put me in a heavy duty Ossur knee brace with double straps and HINGED. If you are experiencing moderate to severe symptoms IMHO you need a brace more like this. But of course see your doctor and let them recommend one based on your individual symptoms.I initially bought this Pure Support sleeve for my good knee since we all know that when one side of our body is jacked up we consciously or subconsciously change how we use the injured part and then it can lead to the other side getting a little out of whack. I tried it on my "better" knee and really liked it. At my follow up doctor's appointment I was advised I could try moving to this type of sleeve since I had been in PT for several weeks now and done a nice job of building up strength and stability. NOTE: My appointment with an orthopedist and evaluation of the MRI indicated there was a "frayed" meniscus, some tendonosis above the knee, some arthritis in the knee with a loss of cartilage behind the knee. Tonight I tried Pure Support on my BAD KNEE.Here are my observations:-- I measured 19" or 20" with a metal tape measure (not ideal). I bought a vinyl tape measure on Amazon along with this sleeve for easier future measuring. I am 6' 1/2" tall and I weigh 181 pounds. My build is a blend of mesomorph and ectomorph. I ran cross country in junior high and got into baseball and basketball and weight lifting and realized my genetics and constant reading to learn about fitness and the body allowed me to build muscle pretty easily. I ordered the MEDIUM size and it was a little snug in my quads but I know a large would have been a mistake and too loose. I got the right size for sure.-- It is a very nice looking sleeve and has a high quality appearance. I like that it is available in so many different colors for when I wear shorts it will be easy to color match if I care to do so-- I like these style of sleeve as they are LONGER than my neoprene ones I have used in the past. I think longer should aid in less slipping and sliding.-- In spite of looking tight I think it is only natural with walking and movement for these to move some. It is inevitable. The GEL waves are at the top on the inside and they work pretty well at not allowing it to slide down too much. However, I did find that over time it would rise up off of my shin so I was pulling it DOWN toward my feet.-- It is very COMFORTABLE-- Support is LIGHT but clearly present and it keeps my knee warmer. At the end of the day it feels a tad less supportive than in the beginning which could be from it stretching out or it could be more mental, I am not sure. I think this is a good option when you are returning to exercise and have already done the PT work to strengthen your surrounding muscles (ex. calfs, quads, hamstrings etc.) and you are further along in your recovery and you don't want a bulky hinged brace because it is too limiting and won't allow you to restore strength to the area through light exercise.-- It arrives well packaged and includes a family photo note card from the business owners and a thank you for supporting their small family business.All in all, a really nice quality product and something I can see myself using at work a lot.