Rehband Knee Sleeves have long been a popular choice amongst lifters and often used as a benchmark against which other knee sleeves are compared (see: Rehband Knee Sleeves vs. SBD Knee Sleeves).
Nordic Lifting Knee Sleeves have been gaining in popularity though, especially as a more budget conscious option.
Today we’ll be comparing:
- Rehband Knee Sleeves 7mm 7051 ($80/pair on Amazon)
- Nordic Lifting Knee Sleeves 7mm ($40/pair on Amazon)
Looking for more options? Check out Top 5 Knee Sleeves.
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Summary:
If you need USAPL or IPF approved sleeves, go with Rehband or SBD sleeves.
If you don’t care about that, between the Rehband Knee Sleeves and Nordic Knee Sleeves, there’s a marginal difference that probably doesn’t justify the 2x price of the Rehband sleeves. So, go with Nordic.
Rehband Knee Sleeves
Pros
- USAPL/IPF approved
- USPA approved
- Slightly longer than Nordic knee sleeves
- Neoprene material
Cons
- Pricier at $80 per pair
- Honestly still not as nice as the Stoic Knee Sleeves or SBD Sleeves
Nordic Knee Sleeves
Pros
- Excellent price at $40 per pair
- Still solid quality for the price
- Neoprene material
- USPA Approved
Cons
- Not USAPL/IPF approved
Video Review: Rehband vs. Nordic Knee Sleeves by TravisS
Video Review: Rehband vs. Nordic Knee Sleeves by Theo Handen
This video also includes some mentions of the Exous 7mm Knee Sleeves, which seem comparable to Nordic but may save you a few bucks.
