I have purchased these in the past and they don't last forever. I don't recommend putting into the dryer, letting it air dry as best wash gentle cycle, cold water, and lay flat to dry. They bend a little bit because they have metal on the sides that mimic knee movement, they do slide down so be sure you get a smaller size the one you get is too big. I wear them only when my knee is hurting during the day and then I rub Diflucanac gel at night. These are the best of many that I have tried, and really relieve the pain because of the support that it provides

I am comparing the following 4 knee braces that I have purchased at various prices at various times:

1. Alaska Bear® Knee Brace, Adjustable Fit Support - Breathable Neoprene Knee Support Brace Helps with Running, Walking, Mountaineering, Meniscus Tear and Arthritis, One Size-Single [ Alaska Bear ]
2. Aegend Sports Breathable and Adjustable Neoprene Open Patella Knee Braces [Legend Protector Series], Black, One Size [ from Aegend ]
3. Nonzero Gravity Breathable and Adjustable Knee Support Brace - One Size Fits All [ Nonzero Gravity ]
4. Incrediwear - Incrediwear Brace Knee Brace Large, 1 sleeve [ from Incrediwear ]

Price Comparison:
1. Alaska Bear: Purchased at discounted price from the seller.
2. Aegend: Purchased at discounted during Thanks giving Flash Sale.
3. Nonzero Gravity: Purchased at discounted price from the seller.
4. Incrediwear: Purchased at discounted during Thanks giving Flash Sale.

Delivery Comparison:
1. Alaska Bear: Delivered within 3 days. I am prime member.
2. Aegend: Delivered within 3 days. I am prime member.
3. Nonzero Gravity: Delivered within 3 days. I am prime member.
4. Incrediwear: Delivered within 3 days. I am prime member.

Packaging Comparison:
1. Alaska Bear: Perfect packing. Not too much, not too little.
2. Aegend: Perfect packing. Not too much, not too little.
3. Nonzero Gravity: Perfect packing. Not too much, not too little.
4. Incrediwear: Seems a little less. Knee brace had a potential to get damaged during shipping.

Quality Comparison / Ease of Use / Effectiveness:
Both my mother and I have to use knee brace. We have issue with the knee caps. We needed something that would feel comfortable, provide support, is affordable, is durable and in general that is a good product.

1. Alaska Bear: I loved this the knee brace. It is the best brace out of the 4 I have tried. It feels secure. It is comfortable on keen and behind the knee. The back of this brace has sticky pad that prevents the brace from slipping or sliding down making it the most secure brace. The material quality and the stitching quality is awesome. I have worn this overnight, on long flight and to work. It is super comfy!!

2. Aegend: This is the second best brace I own. It is little smaller than Alaska Bear brace. The material is good. Stitching is good. Feels secure on the knee. I feel a little pinch in the back of knee when I bend my knee. It lacks the stick pad like Alaska Bear brace.

3. Nonzero Gravity: A few this are off with this brace. I felt it slip on my knee. So this is not the brace reach out for all the time. It is my back-up brace when my other 2 favorite braces are being washed.

4. Incrediwear: This is my least favorite brace. It is more like a sleeve and less the brace. It does keep the knee warm, but I have sensitive skin and this brace/ sleeve itches. Also, it lacks support like that of the other 3 braces. A very good point of this brace is ease of cleaning. When I apply balms to my knee, I prefer this sleeve vs the actual braces. I can clean this sleeve easily and it also covers the knee completely.

Final verdict: I definitely love Alaska Bear the most and tend to reach out for it all the time. The brace from Aegend is also not bad. Least used is the brace from Team Aegend. When I use to cover the knee completely vs the actual support, I reach out to the brace/ sleeve from Empire Depot.

I love the brand Alaska Bear a lot and have purchased "˜Breathable Ankle Support - Alaska Bear® Adjustable Neoprene Ankle Brace for Running, Basketball, Ankle Sprain, Strain, Men Women - One Size, Black' as well from them.

I have had several knee surgeries and this is by far the best knee brace / sleeve that I've used it's durable , it isn't bulky , gives great knee support for movement and stability. You can also wash and dry it I've been using it for years . My only issue is , I believe when I first started using them it was around $30 . Ow I guess it's gained popularity so it's $50. Please do not increase the price anymore.

Great fit

after the knee surgery, I tried several braces. None were as comfortable and there effective is this one highly recommend.