Pro-Tec Street Knee Pads

Love this company and their products. 187 pads are way too big. Like these a lot better and now have them on my kid. Way Way WAAAY better than the cheap Walmart ones.

As a middle aged woman learning to longboard it was difficult finding pads that would fit somewhat thick thighs (above knees).Because of the butterfly closure these work! The Velcro straps are a bit long but a bit of needle and thread can remedy that if needed. Always easier to make shorter than make longer!I haven't wiped out wearing these but I tested them the same way I used to test my pads when I was a mid-20 to 30 something roller blading and they feel plenty sturdy. I didn't feel any jarring or sharpness when I dropped onto my knees during testing.If you're an "older" skater or would-be skater looking for pads these are a great first pair!

These are great protective gear! I would rate 5 stars except the first pair I had were upgraded version and so much faster/easier to put on. Nonetheless I hope these guys last through 15yrs like the last ones! :)

Imagine being Robocop except just your knees. That's what it feels like when you're wearing thePro-Tec Street Knee Pads. I bought these babies so I can get back into skate boarding at the local park and ride with my son without destroying my knee caps. I've alway thought that the knees were basically like elbows for your legs and everyone knows how much it hurts to smash your elbow. So do yourself a favor and buy these if you need knee protection.

These pads withstand some real wear and tear. My son is rough on everything and he gets down and dirt while he is riding his scooter. These have held up nicely. And they are comfortable

I'm 5'2 & bought a Large.(According to the manufacturer's sizing chart (google search; pro tec sizing chart) I could have gone with a Medium and I believe I could have but at the time they were not available, L still worked for me) At first I thought they were a bit bulky (I wasn't really used to protective gear) but within that first skate sesh, they felt like a perfect fit!! Nice padding!! has saved my knees so many times already!! The pads go on like a sleeve and then have Velcro straps to adjust above and below the knee. I wear them for at least an hour at a time and they do NOT ride down if adjusted appropriately.

Pro-Tec is usually the only company i can find for us big guys. I have some pretty large knees and these were pretty much the only knee pads i could find that would fit. The top strap fits very well, however the bottom strap is much too short. The person who designed these pads must be under the impression that someone would have huge knees and a calves like sticks. If i ratcheted down the bottom strap to meet the velcro i couldn't even bend my knee. I modded them by buying some additional nylon strap to extend them, but given the size of the upper part i was kind of disappointed. If they would make the bottom strap a little larger these would be perfect for people with big or very muscular legs. So if you are looking for pads to fit large upper legs or knees give these a shot, just be prepared to do some minor modding before the bottom is comfortable.

These are great...I bought them for snowboarding and was able to use them immediately after they arrived. I'm glad I read the other reviews about sizing first; someone posted a pic of a sizing chart, and using that I bought the L. I'm female, 5'6" and 135 lbs, and would have bought the M otherwise, but based on the chart L would be best, and they fit great. They're a little bulky and they have a slight natural bend to them, but IMO it didn't inhibit how I could walk around. They're also super secure; they didn't budge once I strapped them on and put on the rest of my gear. I think their bulk makes them more protective...I took a couple spills yesterday and they worked awesome. Not sure about other activities, but if you're looking for some protection for snowboarding, get these!