Customers praised this knee brace for fitting larger thighs without rolling down, providing excellent support and comfort. Many noted it "doesn't slip" and "stays in place" during activities. Most found the compression effective for pain relief and stability. Some customers experienced minor slipping issues, with a few needing sizing adjustments between too tight or too loose.
Old Bones hooked me up with a care package and included a couple different sizes (and colors) of their springed compression knee sleeve. They included the Big Bone 3xl sleeve and the 2x for when I inevitably drop down some more pounds (on a weight loss/body recomp journey) so I'll have a smaller sleeve to transition into. I had reached out to them asking if they could hook my broke @$$ up since I wasn't working after recovering from a bone marrow transplant. My old bones have been through it! But they absolutely DELIVERED. I was so impressed at how nice they were and how much great stuff they sent me (and stickers!!!). So I used the knee sleeve during my first ever 5k, it was FANTASTIC. I had to stop once to adjust it, but that's bc I had it on over compression leggings and the whole setup shifted. The knee sleeve didn't ROLL down my thigh like every other one I've tried has. It held its spot, was like my patella was getting a hug and the side-to-side movement that causes instability and pain was mostly resolved. I had such a great experience with my first 5k in part thanks to my training, but most of the heavy lifting was done by the sleeve. It gave me so much confidence in my step. Now I'm back doing resistance training at the gym and these sleeves go with me everywhere. I have one in my vehicle for days I might find myself needing one when I'm out and about but unprepared. I gave one of my extras in the smaller size to my good friend who took care of me for 70 days- day and night - during transplant recovery. She's the same age as me (44), she'll probably need it - hopefully not, but if she does, she's gonna be in love with these. I would add that using these sleeves during hiking and other activities is good for injury prevention too. I mean, they're comfortable and not intrusive to wear so why not? Anyway, I'm so grateful, these have made being active and trying to recover after cancer a little bit easier. Thanks Old Bones. My next order I'll be paying for. Thank you for hooking me up.
Ps- I tell everyone about your stuff and put the sticker on my new car ;) Thank you so much guys. Big love. You can watch my review video on TikTok @ Willl.Loves.You
Okay, I wanna get the things two things in here. So first, the rating is for the actual product itself. It's well made, and looks like it can stand up to some heavy use. My only knock against it is the care instructions, which are printed there on the back of the package, but took me minute of looking; for a product that just due to it's nature is gonna get gross. Otherwise everything was good, admittedly I was swayed in a small part with the marketing, in the sort of fun way, same as a product like Liquid Death (you two should kiss and make out and see what happens actually).
That said - unfortunately the product will not work for me. I full well ordered the brace expecting this, but hoping it might. The sad fact is that I'm an old man that was hoping this might help my falling apart..parts. The reality is I'm also built like Sasquatch's second cousin, and simply too big to even get the thing up my leg on my knee. This is no fault of the product or company, I'm simply huge. They have this item as "3x" in the description, going off that, I would need whatever they would consider a 5x, or possibly 6x.
I’ve been wearing these braces for a couple weeks during volleyball and they are working really well! I’ve never had a brace/knee pad that fit over my large thighs and calves so well while also providing support and not cutting off my circulation.
My only minor complaint would be that they do start to slide down while walking, but for playing volleyball and moving around the court I have minimal slipping and just have to readjust every so often. They definitely stay in place better when worn over long leggings (and they are roomy enough to do that comfortably!)
Overall I would recommend other plus size people try out the big bone knee braces and I would recommend to my straight size friends as well!
I don’t skate, but I do work on my feet all day. Got the brace as I did something to my knee, and it’s treated me very well so far. Some slight slippage, but nothing super serious. Reduces my pain and keeps my knee from popping and moving out of place most of the time! There is a stark difference from when I’m wearing it and when I’m not. Definitely recommend this, especially as a plus sized guy.
Believe the hype; if other knee braces are making you feel furious and fat, buy this and be happy. It's the first knee brace that actually stays on my leg. It fits well -- tight enough but not TOO tight -- and provides the support I'm looking for. I'm so happy to have found this. THANK YOU to Old Bones!!
LOVE this brace so much I bought a second one immediately😂 I’m a stretchy jointed human, and these really help on bad knee days. I’ve gotten a ton of compliments already with one pink brace, and one purple one 💜💕
For someone whose knees sound like bubble wrap on a regular basis, the old one knee brace is the only thing keeping me upright while learning to derby skate. Praise old bones.
This knee brace has changed my life. I know that sounds crazy, but I fell down some stairs a year ago and have a torn meniscus. Doc recommends full knee replacement but I need to lose weight first. Hard to lose weight with lipedema, then the added knee injury. Then I found this knee brace that actually STAYS UP and fits my weird shaped legs due to lipedema (cone shape). The support had reduced pain and allowed me to move around better because the side bracing flexes amazingly well. Having that true all day support has been a game changer. All my doctors write down the name so they can help other patients with the same issues. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS PRODUCT!!! Just ordered 2 more!
I got the Big Bones knee sleeves. They actually fit my 26" thighs and guess what? They work! I work in a high school at night and can walk from 9,000 to 15,000 steps a night. They keep compression on my knee and are a real help in getting through my work night. Only thing wrong is after a few days of wearing they feel like they are loosening up on the upper thigh and I do have to pull them back up every so often, maybe a velcro strap you can wrap around the upper thigh would help other then that I would still recommend them.
I've ALWAYS had huge thighs, and I have never been able to enjoy knee braces because they would choke off circulation to my knees. They were always too small and would do that annoying roll down thing. My friends, you need these, I did a hellacious leg workout with these on, and my lord did they do an amazing job. I will say that you AT MINIMUM need a 23" thigh to keep these from rolling down (which they will do eventually) but they are amazing!!!
Definitely recommend for bigger thighs. I have always struggled finding knee braces/compression due to having larger thighs. This brace fits comfortably, doesn't slip, and the texture is nice. I can wear it directly on skin and it doesnt bother me much. Provides enough support for me.
Works great. Gives great support when on my feet all day at work. Will be buying another one in the future.
Gives me the support I was looking for. Not
Bulky super comfy. Makes daily tasks easier as I’m not afraid about my knee going out.
Fits my plus size leg and doesn't roll down. Compression feels amazing. I've noticed a lot less pain and swelling since I started wearing this brace.
I was pretty skeptical because I've tried a ton of different braces, but with this one, I felt like I could actually fence again, which was so amazing. It's comfortable enough that I fell asleep with it on the couch and didn't have any issues when I woke up a few hours later.
I really wanted to like these braces. I was excited to see one built specifically for people with bigger thighs! Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype for me. They slipped a little bit the first day I wore them, and the slipping has only continued to get worse the more I wear them, to the point where they're falling almost completely down after about an hour, and I've only had them about two weeks. If I wear them with compression shorts and tuck the tops of the braces under the bottom of the shorts, that can help them stay up longer, but I don't want to have to wear my compression shorts every day. Also, the gel insert never seems to want to stay lined up with my knee cap.
I haven't had time to review based on wearing the knee brace over any significant period of time (clingy email review requests), but so far the brace does fit well and provides support for a few hours at a time. Will check back in later.
Was very surprised it fit my knee and stayed up. I'm very happy with it and I have soft squishy legs. I have not found any race that has stayed up comfortably and I am shocked
Worth the money.
it's better than all the other "sleeves" i've bought and that's a lot of them.it doesn't slip and fits my thighs however the boning on the sides either bulge out or inward during my workouts, just looks weird. otherwise it's the best one yet.
It does slide down a bit, but it's better than the others I have had. I do wear it outside of the house when I'm running (walking) errands and it keeps my knee feeling very stable nonetheless.
I have a recent diagnosis for my left knee, and I've probably tried eight different braces, and this one is by far the most comfortable and provides great support for my needs.
As a person with larger thighs, the big bones brace fits decently - it's slightly too big, but the next size down is definitely too small. I was able to solve this problem by putting an additional thinner compression sleeve underneath the big bones brace, and now it stays up without slipping.
I wish they offered additional options for support in the big bones brace, but maybe that's in development. In the meantime, the combo of the big bones brace plus the sleeve underneath works for me *extremely* well on the daily.
It was two big for me
I have large calves and thighs and haven't been able to find sleeves in a store that I can fit. The Big Bones really came in clutch and I got them in time for a really important competition workout. Will definitely buy again!
It does slide a bit when you first put it on but once you start moving around it stays in place. But ever since I purchased this brace I've been able to get through my work days with no issues. So glade my buddy recommended this to me