CKS Therapeutic Knee Stabilizer, Gentle Active Massage, 3 Support Pads, Open Patella Design

I bought this brace because it was beige but also had a buttress that can be placed on the lateral side of my kneecap to help stop patellar maltracking. (You can flip the brace upside down and use it to thwart the less common medial maltracking as well ... it is bi-directional, suitable for either leg). It is light and comfortable. To date, I've only been able to wear the black Hely Weber Shields II brace for my knee that frequently sublexes. This brace is similar, but even lighter. It is ideal for when you need support, but need a little more freedom to move. I use it when I ballroom dance. The beige color makes it less noticeable on me. There are 3 buttresses that come with it, and get inserted into a pocket into the brace, each slightly different thickness. Would I use this for a hardscrabble mountain hike where I absolutely must not have a knee dislocation and need strong compression and support? No - it is not heavy duty enough. But, it is an ideal brace to wear when you need to move around in while dancing, at the mall, in a crowded airport, etc.

I'm giving this 3 stars as it is a good product and a nice idea with the interchangeable 'massagers'. However, one size does not fit all. Not sure if the manufacturer can alter the design, but generally, folks with knee issues also have knees that tend to be a bit swollen and misshapen from time to time. I put this on and it is SNUG. I felt that if I went for a walk while wearing it, my calf would swell. If it could be made a touch larger that would be great. The nice feature is that the piece that wraps around the back of the knee is smaller than the front - and it is beige instead of some giant screaming dark colored brace. Overall, too small.

the pads where the other pad comes around to meet needs to be larger . I have to where a sleeve under the brace the velcro rubs the skin because the pad is not big enough . but is does help my knee but must wear something to keep it from rubbing

I have had a "bad knee" for years and have tried many types of supports none of which have been as effective as this product. It was very affordable, easy to use, comfortable and most importantly, worked better than anything else I have tried. It is the first thing I put on in the morning and the last thing I take off at night. It is an A+ in my book.

It is almost too small if my knee is swollen. One size does NOT fit all.

The brace offers good support, and I love the Velcro closure. It's so easy to put on and take off.

Didn't fit my knee at all. The orange insert was just too big. I ordered the small, as the guide suggests. It felt like it might actually be dangerous to wear, as if the orange piece might push the knee cap in the wrong direction.

product very small for a man's swollen knee