I was ready to give up on my half marathon. Knee pain below my kneecap hit at mile 4 every single run. Wore RYVEX on my first long run and finished 13 miles with zero pain. I actually cried at the finish line.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 4478 reviews.
My knee hurt on every long run. Two weeks with RYVEX and I finish strong and take the stairs the next day like nothing happened.
I've spent over $200 on braces, tape and PT appointments. This $40 strap did more in one run than all of it combined. Wish I found it sooner.
Was skeptical because I've tried three other straps that all slid down to my shin by mile 2. This one hasn't moved once in six weeks of daily running. The silicone grip is legit.
Squats and lunges were off limits for months because of my knee. Wore RYVEX during leg day and felt the difference on the first set. I'm back to full depth squats.
I almost didn't buy this because I thought it was just another gimmick. I've tried cheap Amazon straps, KT tape, a full knee brace. None of them lasted more than a week. RYVEX is different. The build quality is obvious the second you open the box, and it actually does what it says.
I have big legs and every strap I've tried was either too short or dug into the back of my knee. RYVEX fits perfectly, the band stretches enough, and I don't feel it behind my knee at all. First strap that actually works for bigger athletes.
I added up what I spent on tape, ice packs and two physio sessions before finding RYVEX. This one strap replaced all of it. Paid for itself in the first week. Should have bought it months ago.
62 years old, been playing pickleball for 3 years. Knee pain almost made me quit. This strap lets me play every day again. Comfortable, doesn't slide, and I forget I'm wearing it.
Every hike used to end with me dreading the last 2 miles because of my knees. Did 11 miles today in the rain and the fog and honestly forgot I had them on until I looked down for this photo. The fact that they work over leggings too is a bonus I didn't expect.
Backpacked 22 miles this weekend. Last time I tried that, I limped back to the car at mile 14. Both knees held up the entire way. I'm sitting here filthy and exhausted but my knees feel better than they do after a short day hike without RYVEX.
My doctor told me to stop playing tennis or get cortisone shots. Tried RYVEX first. Four weeks of playing 3 times a week and I haven't needed anything else. I'm 62 and I'm keeping up with guys half my age again.
Century ride last Saturday. The guys in my group couldn't believe I did the whole thing with just two little straps on my knees. No tape, no brace, no painkillers. Just RYVEX. Best money I've spent on gear this year.
I run at 5am before my kids wake up. It's the only hour I have for myself. When my knee started hurting, I was losing that hour to stretching and icing instead of running. RYVEX gave it back to me. One strap, left knee, every morning. It just works.
Was supposed to run my first marathon in October and knee pain almost took it from me. Tried icing, resting, even skipped runs for three weeks. Nothing helped. Put RYVEX on for a test run and finished 7 miles like it was nothing. Marathon is back on.
I almost quit cycling after two months of tendon pain that wouldn't go away. A woman in my riding group had these and swore by them. One ride is all it took to convince me. Helmet hair, sweat everywhere, but zero knee pain. That's a win.
Switched from my old knee brace to RYVEX. No comparison. My old knee brace never stayed in place. RYVEX just works.
Opened the box and was impressed by the quality. Even the packaging is well done. The strap itself is high quality. Metal buckle, not plastic garbage.
Knee pain chasing drop shots was getting worse every week. Tried everything. Got RYVEX as a hail mary and played 3 sets without pain. Speechless.
Tried KT tape before this. Waste of money. RYVEX is the first thing that actually makes a real difference.
Bought two pairs, one for me one for my running buddy. Best gift for any athlete.
What I like: the elastic band is comfortable behind my knee. What I dont like: honestly nothing.
I know its just a strap but this thing gave me back something I thought was gone. I stopped dreading mornings.
Best purchase hands down.
basketball is what keeps me going. when my knee started hurting i was devastated. ryvex let me keep doing what i love.
Product quality is top notch. I was worried it would feel cheap but its the opposite.
Been dealing with knee pain during squats for about 6 months. My coach told me to try RYVEX. Very first workout with it and I forgot about my knee. Still wearing it every time.
The design is smart. The steel buckle holds tension way better than velcro alone. Tested it in rain, heat and cold. Holds up.
Specifics: the silicone pad grips your skin like crazy. Cycled 40 miles in the rain and it didnt move a millimeter.
What I like: you can adjust the tension perfectly. What I dont like: I wish it came in other colors.
Wore it for league matches last weekend. Zero discomfort. Light and you forget its there. Will be wearing this every session.
I have a drawer full of tape rolls that didnt work. Every single one made things worse. RYVEX is the one I actually keep using.
Knee pain doing lunges was getting worse every week. PT said to stop. Got RYVEX as a hail mary and hit a squat PR.
Shipping was quick. Got it in 3 days. Tried it the same day. Very happy.
I know its just a strap but this thing means more to me than I can explain. I cried after my first pain-free run.
Wish I bought this a year ago. Knee pain gone.
Gym is how I stay sane. When my knee started hurting I was losing it. RYVEX changed everything.
Love this thing. Already ordered a second one.
Specifics: the silicone pad doesnt budge even with sweat. Ran 6 miles in humid weather and it didnt move a millimeter.
The ridge on the inside of the pad sits right on my tendon. You can feel the difference from a cheap strap right away. Smart design.
