Great product, already had one Knee sleeve from last year bought my second.
Dragonforged Knee Sleeves – 7mm Compression Support for Squats & Powerlifting
Measure around the widest point of your kneecap, with your leg straight or slightly bent (~30°). Snug, not tight. Both knees may differ — use the larger.
Your 35 cm knee sits in the sweet spot for M — strong 7mm compression with a manageable fit.
For training and comfort, go true to size or up. For competition and max-effort squats, size down for tighter compression. 7mm sleeves stretch slightly with wear, but don't expect them to "break in" like leather — if they're way too small now, they'll still be too small in 6 months.
7mm is IPF-approved, competition-grade neoprene. The thicker material gives more rebound out of the hole on heavy squats but is genuinely tight on the first 5–10 wears. This is by design — loose 7mm sleeves don't rebound, which defeats the entire purpose.
A small amount, yes. After 20–30 sessions you'll notice they go on slightly easier and feel a bit less restrictive. They don't change your size though — if you're a true M, you'll always be a true M.
If you can't bend your knee past 90° comfortably, they're too small. If your knee goes blue, numb, or tingly within 10 minutes — return them. Pressure and stiffness are normal. Cut-off blood flow is not.
Stand straight, slight bend in the knee. Wrap the tape around the widest point of the kneecap. Tape should be snug, not pulled tight. Measure both knees — they often differ by 0.5–1 cm. Use the larger measurement.