I measured my knee at 16.5 " - is it possible XL will be too loose?
1505473
on the box it says 14 to 16 140 to 170 lbs buy the large 16 to 18 " 170 to 220 extra large... depends on you leg size if you have thicker thighs like I do then you would go with the extra large if your legs are thinner and you weigh 170 to 180 I would get the large.. this is very stretchy... measure4'5 inches above your knee and if it is over 20" then get the Xlarge... or if your thighs are thicker and your weight is over 180 get the xlarge I hope this helps.
1505474
My thigh is large dand I've had no problem with XL, which is what I have. OK? I'm 5'10 and at 296lbs t would seem we have the same circumference. Not bad for a 7 footer(heh)zit stays put, gives warmth and is easy on/off. Don't go to any smaller ones, too much pressure in one jplace.
1872530
Yeah, you shouldn't have an issue. They are fully adjustable and have a lot of room for expansion. I'd recommend criss-crossing the straps (connect the top strap to the bottom hook, and the bottom strap to the top hook, like an X) so as to prevent the kneepads from sliding off your knees.
398945
I'd go for a medium as I have found that the supports I have had run a little on the small size and my Velcro closures are meeting near the tips of the straps with little overlap. One of the comments said that with a 15" knee a large fits fine. Because of the previous mentioned tight fit you also might want to consider a large. If you can try to find a sizing chart with McDavid or Mueller supports that grades size in inches and not just S, M, L, etc.
1826631
The measurements shown in the answers (below) are accurate. However, measure ABOVE your knee to the approximate place the top of the brace will sit, then order accordingly. I have the XL and it is a good fit. Secure, but not tight, and will not slip down. If that portion of your leg is larger, and you only buy the size that corresponds to the measurement around your actual knee, it will be way too tight and very uncomfortable.
269218
you need to go by the circumference of the knee. I'm sure I looked in the store at the package. There is a size chart on Mueller's website.
269216
I followed the instructions for measuring my knee around the center and ordered a regular based on a 16" knee. When it arrived the knee part felt fine but my thigh was too large for it to even begin to connect to the Velcro. I am now in the process of trying to figure out what size to try next...large or extra large. The quality of the brace seems to be very good and of course, how can you beat Amazon's excellent service!
888807
I took the measurements of my knee from the center of the knee cap up about 41/2 inches and then around the leg in that area. My knee brace was just right and feels good. Best of luck.
907541
Measure roughly 6 inches below your knee joint while your knee is bent at a thirty degree angle. Convert it from inches to centimeters and I recommend going one size down from the chart. Might be a little snug at first, but you will immediately feel the support.
2037094
I'm about 15" around the knee, and I have the large band. I suppose you could try the medium, but remember that you can always adjust the band to make it smaller (i.e. the large band will adjust to your size). What you can't do is adjust it larger. I would err on the side of the larger band for your 12" knee. Hope this helps.
456832
My son's knee measurement (over center of kneecap) was exactly the border between the large and X-large sizes. Since he has significant muscle, I went with the X-large. That worked well.Since everyone's legs are different, I imagine many will need to exchange in order to get a snug, but not restrictive fit.
351198
I dont know michael. I think most importantly it's going to come down to your tolerance and what you need from a brace in order to feel support. Myself I like things tighter than looser when it comes to my knee so i opted smaller.
23922
My measurement at the knee cap is exactly 16 inches and I ordered a LARGE which is a perfect fit.
361546
I purchased my actual size and they sag down my knee...I would buy the tighter ones if I purchased them again....
1296408
I got the XL and my knee is 19.5" above the knee joint and 15" below. They do have pretty good stretch, but you don't need them all that tight for them to do their job.
726772
I would think Large would be the way to go - that is what I have and they are plenty long. My quads are pretty big for my height and they are a little snug that way but very comfortable. I normally wear a L or XL bib and my other knee warmers were L so it's all about the same
627220
You'll want the small. My knee is the same measurement and the smalls are perfect. They are tight but not too constrictive, and really, the last thing you want is them to be sliding down your leg!
974455
I'm a big person. I have a 17 inches knee circumference and this pad fitted comfortably. You'll have 5 panels, 5 inches wide each, to wrap around your knee. Make a paper model and try it on you. If it's too much, then go for the regular size and not this one.