"Crashed yesterday while wearing these. I’m no longer doubting it’s effectiveness. It worked as i expected, protecting my knees and shins. I originally submitted a 3 star because of the rivers. And yes they did pop during standing to kneeling test. But quickly fixed by zip ties and hasn’t broken off since.

I was riding around 10mph on my electric unicycle when I hit a bump that threw me forward. I landed on my knees immediately and slid along with my wrist guards. No injury no pain anywhere. What could’ve been a bad day, I was able to keep riding.

These paid itself off. Thought I’d share this experience. Photos attached with the scratches on knee pads."

- Robert J, Casa Grande, Arizona

"After all day of riding, I didn't ever feel them out of place or bothering me.

I also used the long riding socks, so maybe that helped, but I could feel them as I grabbed the bike with my legs, and they were comfortable.

I'm 6' 200lbs and these covered from above the knee to just inside the boot. I ride with Fox comps, which are normally tall, but there is complete coverage.

haven't fallen on them yet, but if they protect me from one crash, they're worth it.

they work great on branches, rock deflection, and bumping into tailgates or hitches just fine. The clips are plastic with metal pins that slide into place, and help up well sofar.

these might help with over-extension too, as the guards have knee stops, but I don't know the strength on the plastic or pivot points. (don't want to test it out either). just be careful, and these will protect from a lot. It's heavy plastic, and foam insets. These will work great for the novice-intermediate rider."

- Billy T., Pinal County, Arizona 

"I use these for street riding when I am on surface streets or short freeway rides. When I am going over 100mph in frequent bursts I use real leathers. I put 15,000 miles on my last pair of shin/knee protectors but they finally gave out and I gave these a try. These hinge at the right spots and have good knee comfort. The plastic is durable and the locking mechanism seems like it will hold. Overall I think these are a good deal"

James H, Springfield, Illinois

"Great, they add a lot of safety net.

It is possible to wear under jeans if they are loose jeans. They are bulky looking and movement limiting underneath jeans.

Over jeans they are perfect! Even if it is something as small as a rock hitting your leg, perfect. I played catcher in baseball for 12+ years so they might be less comfortable to others. However, I do not feel limited in movement or uncomfortable by wearing them at all."

Phillip Fisk, Kaysville, Utah