Appreciation post: My $80 knee pads are the best money I ever spent

Honestly, I used to just use the cheap foam ones from the big box store. Bought a good pair with the hard cap about six months ago and my knees haven't ached once since. Anyone have a favorite brand for long days on concrete?

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3 Comments

lane.joel28d ago

Wait, hard caps are actually worse for concrete. They don't let your knee sink in and spread the pressure. You want a soft, padded cap that molds to the floor. The hard shell is for rocks and sharp stuff.

the_ryan28d ago

Makes sense, soft padding would spread the weight out better.

alicea268d ago

Totally changed my mind on this. I always bought the hard caps thinking they were tougher, but after reading this and seeing what @the_ryan said, it clicks. That pressure spreading out on concrete makes way more sense than just having a hard shell. I'm looking for a softer pair now.