Calling all sporty types! Whether you’ve been injured or not, compression wear is something you should consider as part of your workout wardrobe. Big B and I have tried out the Bracelayer knee-stabilizing compression pants — including the women’s KXV three-quarter pants plus men’s and women’s KX2 full-length pants (at $87+ per pair) for several months.
THE GOOD
If you’ve had a knee injury or generally feel like your knees are weak and need extra support during various physical activities and sports, Bracelayer compression pants might be a good option for you. They fit like leggings but with an emphasis around the knees by way of perforated neoprene, which — when combined with your body heat — help increase blood flow to the area. There’s also some neoprene padding in the lower back and hip areas.
The fabrics that Bracelayer uses are antibacterial, moisture-wicking and provide targeted compression.
I like how supportive the pants feel, and am appreciative of the silicone strips around the waist and ankles to help keep them from rolling. Lycra is always my friend, but especially during sports when it’s essential for optimal movement.
You really can feel the extra heat, especially in the knees, that the Bracelayer pants help generate. I had a minor knee injury last year after a fall on the slopes (where my knee twisted the wrong way), and heat was part of my rehab. So wearing these was like additional rehab while in motion, as I regained my strength and strapped my skis back on.
I have only tried them for yoga and skiing, but I bet they’re great for running. In particular for those who feel like their knees take too much impact, especially with outdoor running.
FREE SHIPPING when your order is $100+ — to both Canada and the USA. Yaaaassss!
They wash really, really well. Nothing gets warped over time and the fabrics stay and perform like new, wash after wash.
Bracelayer really listens to its customers. We were fortunate to receive men’s and women’s full-length compression pants from the brand in their first iteration. Based on our feedback and that of many more of its customers, Bracelayer made several adjustments and improvements last year, resulting in a better overall product. But…
THE GAFFE
Man, do they fit small — especially around the waist! I wear a size 8 in brands like GAP and lululemon, a 10 (or 42) in high-end designer labels and a medium-large in sports brands like Peak Performance. I can barely get my waist into the XL from Bracelayer, much less the large! Both sizes fit reasonably well everywhere else, but the waistbands are pretty tight on me. This is fine when I’m upright and skiing, but not great for something like yoga. New this year is a XXL size for women, but I will be damned if after all of my hard work at Orangetheory I’m going to order anything in an XXL.
Since testing our first few pairs of Bracelayer compression pants, the brand has come out with a warmer pair designed for winter sports. I can’t comment on them but I’m sure they’re pretty great for skiing or boarding. I wish the ones we already had were warm enough to use as a base layer but in anything beyond -10, no go.
THE GEARS
4/5
Bracelayer is giving away two pairs!
Win the Bracelayer compression pants of your choice — with not one but TWO pairs (of either KXV 3/4-length or KX2s) up for grabs! Open to Canadians only, 18+. To enter, please go give Bracelayer some love on Facebook and then come on over and see me on Facebook, too! Once you’ve stopped by both pages, leave a comment below to let us know. That’s it! Contest closes Feb. 16, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Good luck. 🙂
Photo credits: Kristen Recalis.
DISCLAIMER: Bracelayer provided these for review purposes. There is never a payment or sponsorship with reviewed items. Opinions are my own.
Surinder gurm says
Liked both pages
Surinder gurm says
Liked both pages
Aarone Mawdsley says
i liked both on facebook!
Aarone Mawdsley says
i liked both on facebook!
hmrcarlson says
I would love to try these. Thanks for the great review. I popped by both FB pages – Heidi Carlson-Reid.
hmrcarlson says
I would love to try these. Thanks for the great review. I popped by both FB pages – Heidi Carlson-Reid.
Jules A says
Visited and liked both on FB. These look great- hope I get the chance to try them out! ?
Jules A says
Visited and liked both on FB. These look great- hope I get the chance to try them out! ?
Cassandra Kazlovskis says
liked both pages on FB……these look wicked! Keep up the lovely blog posts…
Cassandra Kazlovskis says
liked both pages on FB……these look wicked! Keep up the lovely blog posts…
Judy says
Stopped by and liked both Facebook pages
Judy says
Stopped by and liked both Facebook pages
Brenda Lacourciere says
Following and visited both. Amazing if this technology works. My husband is wearing compression socks right now but id love for him to try these.
Brenda Lacourciere says
Following and visited both. Amazing if this technology works. My husband is wearing compression socks right now but id love for him to try these.
Wonryang says
I liked both Facebook pages
Wonryang says
I liked both Facebook pages
May says
Visited and liked both pages. Would love to wear these to go for a run in the spring time!
May says
Visited and liked both pages. Would love to wear these to go for a run in the spring time!
voxworld says
I visited! Thanks for the chance!
voxworld says
I visited! Thanks for the chance!
Marc-Andre Taillefer says
done!
Marc-Andre Taillefer says
done!
Tainan Lu (@demon1102) says
It seems great. I do need it for my knees.
Tainan Lu (@demon1102) says
It seems great. I do need it for my knees.
Christina says
I visited and liked both Facebook pages
Christina says
I visited and liked both Facebook pages
Amy B says
Liked both Facebook pages. Thanks for the heads up on sizing. I have knee arthritis so these pants might be helpful for me.
Amy B says
Liked both Facebook pages. Thanks for the heads up on sizing. I have knee arthritis so these pants might be helpful for me.
Rebecca Tomchak says
Stopped by and liked both pages, thanks for the opportunity!
Rebecca Tomchak says
Stopped by and liked both pages, thanks for the opportunity!
intensev5 says
I liked both facebook pages (Enelram L)
intensev5 says
I liked both facebook pages (Enelram L)
Magda Bogdan says
Love,Love,love
Magda Bogdan says
Love,Love,love
calvin says
Visited both facebook pages
calvin says
Visited both facebook pages
SONYA says
WOWZA! dONE! LIKED & SHARED BOTH PAGES!
SONYA says
WOWZA! dONE! LIKED & SHARED BOTH PAGES!
Meekyung says
I visited and liked both pages.
Meekyung says
I visited and liked both pages.
Sarah says
Visited both pages, liked and followed. Thanks for the great review. I was not familiar with this brand before and feel that they would help my weak knees.
Sarah says
Visited both pages, liked and followed. Thanks for the great review. I was not familiar with this brand before and feel that they would help my weak knees.
Joanne Careri says
Stopped on both FB pages and gave a like to posts.
Joanne Careri says
Stopped on both FB pages and gave a like to posts.
Brenda Penton says
Stopped by both pages, gave them a like 🙂 Thank you for the great giveaway!
Brenda Penton says
Stopped by both pages, gave them a like 🙂 Thank you for the great giveaway!
KellyPC says
done!
KellyPC says
done!
nicky says
I visited and liked both pages. Very cool items!
nicky says
I visited and liked both pages. Very cool items!
Alison Braidwood says
I visited both pages, and liked and followed. I didn’t know this type of pant existed for knee problems. I have a temperamental right knee, which is currently behaving, but it’s bound to fold at some point. So compression leggings sound like they could be a solution for prevention. Although I would also have no excuse not to exercise :0
Alison Braidwood says
I visited both pages, and liked and followed. I didn’t know this type of pant existed for knee problems. I have a temperamental right knee, which is currently behaving, but it’s bound to fold at some point. So compression leggings sound like they could be a solution for prevention. Although I would also have no excuse not to exercise :0
Janet Meisner says
I stopped by both pages. I really like the Bracelayer pants. I hadn’t heard of them before but they would be ideal for winter and fall activities.
Janet Meisner says
I stopped by both pages. I really like the Bracelayer pants. I hadn’t heard of them before but they would be ideal for winter and fall activities.
Julie F says
Stopped by both, my knees both give me trouble on hills so these would be great!
Mommy Gearest says
Congrats – you are the potential winner! Emailing you a notification.
Julie F says
Stopped by both, my knees both give me trouble on hills so these would be great!
Mommy Gearest says
Congrats – you are the potential winner! Emailing you a notification.
aly3360 says
I stopped by both pages and liked posts as Amber Lynn Young!
aly3360 says
I stopped by both pages and liked posts as Amber Lynn Young!
Carla B says
visited both pages. great idea to give my knees a bit more support!
Carla B says
visited both pages. great idea to give my knees a bit more support!
Jenny Major says
I stopped by both pages (Jenny Major)
Jenny Major says
I stopped by both pages (Jenny Major)
Kandace K says
Stopped by and liked both pages. Thanks.
Kandace K says
Stopped by and liked both pages. Thanks.
jan says
Stopped by both pages and love the look of their product for my knee and hip injury prone runner of a husband! Great Valentine’s gift perhaps.
jan says
Stopped by both pages and love the look of their product for my knee and hip injury prone runner of a husband! Great Valentine’s gift perhaps.
Sarah Perry says
These look like they would be wonderful for getting out and active with my family. I stopped he both pages and showed some love. Thanks!
Sarah Perry says
These look like they would be wonderful for getting out and active with my family. I stopped he both pages and showed some love. Thanks!
Courtney says
I visited both pages and would love to get my husband a pair of these!
Courtney says
I visited both pages and would love to get my husband a pair of these!
S Duong says
Would love to try these for running to see if they help stabilize my weak knees
S Duong says
Would love to try these for running to see if they help stabilize my weak knees
Hermes Alvarenga says
all done hoping to win for my wife
Hermes Alvarenga says
all done hoping to win for my wife
Monique L.S. says
Visited both pages. Thanks for the review. I was not familiar with this brand before.
Monique L.S. says
Visited both pages. Thanks for the review. I was not familiar with this brand before.
Anu Chopra says
Stopped by both Facebook pages …. liked them both! Facebook name is Anu Chopra.
Anu Chopra says
Stopped by both Facebook pages …. liked them both! Facebook name is Anu Chopra.
Mel says
These would probably help with my weak knee, always hurts when I run now, stumbled on your blog and love it, looking forward to more great reviews, thanks!
Mel says
These would probably help with my weak knee, always hurts when I run now, stumbled on your blog and love it, looking forward to more great reviews, thanks!