Bracelayer® USA | Knee Compression Pants

After years of sedimentary life because of a tragic climbing accident. I stopped doing everything I loved and decided I just needed to do it. These allowed me to do that.

Our Physical therapist told us about BraceLayer last year, and the sizes we needed were sold out. This year my husband and I bought the shorter ski boot version early on in the season, and we love them! We both have knee issues- meniscus and ACL- and these really help. The support is excellent and they replaced our heavier thermal layer under slightly insulated ski pants.
We both wear braces or sleeves over them- and they stay up much better- clinging to the fabric of these alpine BraceLayers quite well. The support is very noticeable, and after 5 hrs of skiing we both felt great. Note: I have tight IT bands and these really helped and I felt looser and pain- free down these lateral leg tendons. One day, I totally forgot my knee braces and I was fine! Even on my worse knee which has both meniscus torn.

We each bought another alpine pair, and I use the longer version both for skiing (it hikes up just fine as the fabric at the bottom is thinner), and for walking on cold days.
I just ordered non- thermal pairs for us, to use for hiking & working out. We’ll also try them over bike chamois liners to see how they help during cycling.

The only caveat- I find the cut of the back rise on the women’s versions are a little too shallow and low ( I’m a retired athletic apparel designer, and am well versed in fit issues). I have a flat booty, so it could be worse if you’ve got more of a butt . It’s mostly solved by really hiking the pants up starting at the knees as directed, and tying the drawstring tightly. It also helps to tuck in your base layers to keep the back waist from dragging down. However, the company should review their specs and add a little to the back rise- it will only help.

Excellent product overall, highly recommend!

Customer service was excellent

I bought this to improve stability for my knees and it has performed well in 20 days of skiing this winter. The compression fabric also gives me energy. Very happy with the purchase!

Put on these superwoman pants and I am invincible. Feel my power from my waist to my ankles. I am dominating my spin bike, and treadmill workouts without pain or weakness. Really helps keep you pushing and advancing muscle growth, strengthening my own internal support for when I don't have them on.

Bought these to help this 52 yr old to keep going. Knees are shot after years of abuse. These are not only supportive, they are warm. Since the knee brace is built in, they don’t slide down.
4 days of skiing with the guys at Whistler, peaks, bowls and even Heli, these worked amazingly.

I am coming up on 80 y.o., have had both knees replaced, and Bracelayer gives me just enough support to make skiing, pickleball, etc. more comfortable. It also helps me feel more confident that I am doing what is best for my body. Terrific product!!

I have 3 pairs which I have worn out wearing to the gym every day. I ordered 2 more. These pants allow me to workout with my sore knees.

57 year old avid black diamond skier. The alpine bracelayer definitely extended my day on hill. I feel more support in knees and less sore as well. Was able to ski 6 days straight instead of 5! Gamechanger!! No regrets- purchase!

The knee hugging tights are the reason i can run marathon distance but now i am worried what will i do during summer. They are made really well.

I bought my second pair, this time a boot cut and am completely satisfied. I wasn't sure how the boot cut would feel but they're perfect.

Felt great from the beginning and all day long for three days of skiing. Great support and warmth as well. Highly recommend!!

Very nice support and fit. Stabilizes knees well. Only worn few times but they seem durable.

I wear a C Brace and baselayer is perfect lots of support where I need

Was not sure how I would like these, but now I'm not sure why I waited so long to order them. I'm a full time professional ski patroller with a history of some knee issues. The Bracelayer pants really do make a difference for me during long ski/patrol days on the mountain. Way more comfortable than a knee sleeve support. The construction is very good quality. Definitely follow the instructions for putting them on to avoid ripping them (easy to see how first time users could rip them). My best suggestion would be to order one size up (especially if between or close to the next size on the size chart) as they fit very tight. The drawstring waste band is way more comfortable than the elastic waist band. Definitely worth the extra few dollars. I am curious to see how they stand up over the course of a full ski season...time will tell. So far, so good wearing them 5 days a week.