Recommend some knee pads

[scab]

The last few times I've been to Lowe's, I've convinced myself that I need a set of knee pads for no particular job as they seem very useful (plus, I'm not getting any younger). The gel type obviously seems like the best padding but they all seem nice. So, can anyone suggest a pair in the $40 range?

 

[55chevy]

Hey Scab, I've had knee pads for years, but rarely use them any more. The straps can wear out the back of your knees.

I have two of these, one at work where I work on two ice rinks for an NHL team and one at home. These things keep the knees warm, dry and comfortable. They are also good when cleaning wheels on a vehicle.

They are in the masonry dept. at Lowe's.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_259976-5183...1&currentURL=?Ntt=masonry+knee+pad&facetInfo=

 

[larry_g]

I have some Carhartt pants with the double knee material. I slide a foam pad into the space between the layers and all is taken care of. Not as thick as a ******** pad, but no straps or sliding down the leg either. I even believe that Carhartt makes a pad for this purpose.

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[tomsmith]

The knee rest from Lowes looks really good but you'd have to be disciplined enough to move it around with you. If you're working on a car, i can see the constant moving and shifting being a real pain.

On the other hand, if it saves your knees and back..

 

[TheMightyPetrie]

Those straps wear me out big time. As an electrician for 20 years, I've always hated the construction type knee pads. especially the hard-faced ones.... they'll let your knee slip off a rafter in a heartbeat and spin around too much. they're just a pain. I use the cheap volleyball knee pads from the local Walmart or Academy. $10 a pair and plenty comfy. give 'em a shot.....

 

[Slupie]

Tommyco GEL ALL TERRAIN 707 KNEEPADS

http://www.kneepads.com/product_info.php?products_id=2

Expensive, but worth every penny.

 

[Wood'nMetal]

If you haven't used the Ergo Kneel products you are seriously missing out. They are incredible, extremely tough. I've never worn one out, despite welding on top of them, dropping brake drums, driving over them on gravel.

http://www.softknees.com/

 

[go4donuts]

I have bony knees that make it uncomfortable to do anything on my knees. Years ago I bought a cheap set of foam knee pads with elastic velcro straps - and they work just fine. I see no need to buy an expensive pair unless you're doing full time roofing or something.

 

[Garage Dog]

I have several pairs but the ones I use for general use are a simple style knee pads with thinner dense foam or the leather style with felt padding. What seems to make these more useable for me is that they are the same thickness in the center and on the sides.

I have bought a couple pair of the "newer" gel type knee pads and it is like they are thicker and heavily padded in the center and if you move around on them your knees want to slip off to one side or the other...

I'm sure it all depends on what you are doing and personal preferences.

 

[scab]

Thanks for all the info, guys. That gives me some things to consider.

 

[swiss]

I second the volleyball type.I use them daily laying floors!I've tried everything out there and these are hands down the most comfortable. Light weight and fit under coveralls!

 

[denis4x4]

Ditto on the volley ball knee pads...