Street Knee Pads

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!

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.

After using these for almost two months regularly, these things are holding up well. They slide over your pants which I prefer for a better fit. They’re so comfortable you don’t even know they are there. They do shift sometimes, but that’s to be expected if you slide a lot. They fit well over chinos too. They’re showing obvious signs of heavy use with some fraying by high contact areas, but in key spots (like the strap, or corners where a lot of fabric is sewn) they’re totally fine. Only thing is I wish there was a touch more padding, but I say that after bailing at the coping of a 12’ pool and landing hard on my knees (this will hurt regardless). So the bigger bails I’d always prefer to land on a pillow but that isn’t realistic. These will work well for anyone, especially if you’re just getting started and wear pants a lot. No pads will last forever, so remember: if you skate so much you burn through them quickly that can be a gratifying problem to have (because it means your skating heavily and not watching Netflix). Update: 6 months later looking for new pads. These are good but not for heavy heavy usage. If you plan to fall on your knees a lot get beefier ones. These are now so worn that there’s nothing behind the plastic shells.

Probably the second best kneepads I have ever had. I wear them to cut weeds on really really steep banks. They are so steep you can’t walk you can’t stand. You have to cut weeds by hanging off of a rope like you’re repelling down they’re great they serve the purpose and I will buy another pair to have on standby.

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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 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