Vital Salveo -Germanium Recovery Compression Sports Full Leg Sleeve Length Thigh Calf Long Knee Sleeve with UV protection Support Single Tight. For Basketball, Arthritis Men and Women (1 PC)-2X-Large

As a 30-something year old dude who goes to the gym 2-3x a week (and maybe plays basketball every few weeks) this leg sleeve honestly exceeded expectations against some of the negative reviews I’ve seen here. Many years ago I injured my left knee, something along the lines of a partial ligament tear- I’ve dealt with quite a bit of crepitus (clicking/popping) since then. The injury now doesn’t really bring pain per se but can sometimes feel unstable. Also having been re-visiting some squats lately I wanted a little more support and this sleeve is a winner: brings warmth, compresses the leg evenly/very well, and makes me feel more confident performing leg exercises (less clicking and popping too!). SIZING: For reference I’m 5’ 7” ~190 lbs and went with size XL based off their size/measurement chart (I’d say it’s very accurate- I went off the thigh measurements. I’m 22”/56cm at widest part of thigh). Seems to fit well in all areas, albeit maybe a touch tight behind the knee area but it’s supposed to feel a bit snug. There is a little give length wise, so if you’re taller than I, you can probably cover another few inches of more leg (I’ve been wearing mine mid-thigh ish as shown. I could see this particular XL size to be a bit long if you’re shorter than say 5’ 4” or something. You could maybe roll up the ends worst case. I would also speculate this product is generally made for smaller folks- I’m not a big guy at all but I went with XL, with XXL being the final size offered. I don’t see a body builder being able to utilize this sleeve. GRIP & FIT: I had absolutely ZERO issues with the leg sleeve moving up/down/twisting/etc. Stayed in place and experienced no allergic reaction, red marks, etc. This was after doing squats, lunges, hip adductor/abductor exercises, and running a mile on the treadmill. I’m not a marathon runner so I couldn’t say if it holds up for miles and miles under sweatier conditions, although my hairy legs also probably alleviate slippage too lol. Fit-wise I’d say this sleeve has generous ample compression: if it were to be any tighter I wouldn’t find it suitable for working out/general physical activity in my opinion. Of course everyone’s body is different and another size up could maybe change the fit as well (I don’t think I’d be able to fit in a size smaller). Outside texture is smooth and comfortable. VALUE: This is a slightly pricier product vs many others you’ll find here on Amazon (paid $34 at time of review) - I’d honestly say it’s priced just about fair. The material to me is like a medium to medium-high type of thickness; this ain’t pantyhose thin leggings. It definitely has a more athletic+medical type of quality. Sure you can spend half price for other products but those aren’t apples to apples. The cheaper products are more or less panty-hose type thin. But I can see why there are many other reviewers here who come from post-surgery/knee-recovery type backgrounds. OTHER THOUGHTS: Although I’m not a big logo/brand guy, the embroidered logo on the bottom is a nice touch vs a printed/heat applied logo that peels off after a couple washes. The Black color option is a true black - not a gross off-green/off-blue black. I haven’t tried these on the court yet but I can’t imagine this sleeve would be comfortable playing basketball/other outdoor activities in the summer heat here in Arizona due to the thicker material. One might want to opt for one-legged tights at that point but we’ll see. Overall I’d buy this again, really have no complaints. Could it be a couple dollars cheaper? Maybe. I don’t think I’d pay like $40-50 for this though. Otherwise I received the sleeve in a day with Prime, and my knee couldn’t be happier.

Covers the full leg and stays in place. A very solid choice for light support. I used this when recovering from a knee replacement. It gives just enough light support to help with movement post surgery. Highly recommended.

My surgeon recommended this for recovery from knee surgery. Provides good compression and helps control swelling. Note that the sizing chart steers you to a larger size than you probably need. I’m 5’6” and 145 lbs, average build. The chart recommended that I order an XL — was too big.

High compression, yet very comfortable. Keeps your leg warm when it’s cold, but it’s not hot when it’s hot out.

Works great excent after a wash or two the band tends to loosen its grip and keeps sliding down.

I tried a number of sleeves compression and wearing under a knee immobilizer/brace post ACL/meniscus surgery, and this one is by far the best. The knee brace still slips a little, but less than other ones I tried. Also, I really love the length. I am 5'9' and got the large... it goes all the way from my upper thigh all the way down to my ankle, and the silicon on the inside of the upper side of the sleeve really stops it from sliding down... it doesn't slide down my leg at all. Lastly, it is actually pretty comfortable... I forget that I am wearing it all day... I put ice packs over it multiple times a day as well to ice my knee... it lets the cold really get through but keeps me from getting ice burns (which I got prior to using a sleeve). I think the germanium crap is just witchcraft and is most likely just quasi-science BS, but I don't care because it meets all my needs. Highly recommend.

What I liked most about this product is it Worked as advertised. After total knee replacement surgery you will have to find a way to control swelling for quite a while. Those flimsy white panty hose style will not work for an extended period of time, they will work fine for the first five or six weeks of recovery while your knee is still bandaged and sore. After that you will grow weary of the way they constantly roll down into a tight band around your thigh and cut off your circulation and if you move around while sleeping like mostly everybody else on the planet they will definitely NOT stay in place and you can forget about wearing them under your clothes and going for a walk or back to work and moving around all day. This product will more than likely solve all your problems. It did for me. It comfortably provides firm support and compression to help control swelling, it stayed in place all day, I'm a construction worker so I'm on my feet and I move around quite a bit during the course of my day. The rubber band around the thigh will roll down SLIGHTLY and I mean very little compared to several other compression stockings I've tried. Over all it was totally acceptable. If you have lots of swelling the band at the bottom of the leg will squeeze a ring around the area near your ankle, once again not a deal breaker because if you're like me a normal pair of socks will squeeze my leg and leave an impression. They are tight but isn't that the whole point of buying compression stockings? Be sure and use the size chart and pay attention I believe it's in centimeters not inches. Otherwise you will pick the wrong size. Buy it it's worth it. Good luck with your recovery.

Editing my review, I ordered several different knee sleeves for my recovery. This particular sleeve wound up not working out for me because it gapped at the top. Please see pictures Original comment: These were recommended to me by my doctor before knee surgery. I’ve worn them for about a month and I think they’re very effective!

Me gusta porque tiene un ajuste directo en las partes que más se fuerzan al realizar mi actividad física.

The 20 to 30mmHg sleeve received is of higher quality than what was expected, which will most likely last longer maintaining it's original support for a long period. The product came in faster than originally promised

i like them work well

I've used it for the first time and my knee feels good. Hopefully it last for a decent amount of time. Highly recommended. True to size as well in my opinion.

Poor fit and quality