First Wear

Everything you need to know about how to put them on, break them in and what to expect.

THESE AREN'T JUST ANY PAIR OF TIGHTS OR SHORTS...

They're hard to get on the first time

Don’t pull them on like regular gear.  Sit down and slowly work them up your legs—whether it’s tights or shorts. It’s not a rush; it’s a process. Follow our guide below to get the perfect fit on the first try.

They need movement to break in

They’ll feel snug at first. That’s by design. Stretch the waistband, engage the control dials, and move around. With each step, the support system will adapt and mold to your body.

THEY WON’T FEEL LIKE A TRADITIONAL SUPPORT

No bulk. No stiffness. No clunky straps. You might wonder if they’re “working”—they are. These are designed to feel natural while delivering serious support where you need it most.

Choose your Supportive Apparel

Each product is somewhat unique in how they fit, make sure you choose the right product before exploring first wear.

Our 2nd generation tight, the Supportive Tight.

Supportive Tight

Our latest innovation in Supportive Apparel, the Supportive Short

SUPPORTIVE SHORT

SUPPORTIVE TIGHT

How to put them on

Start from the Bottom

Sit down and slowly work the Supportive Tight up the leg. Align the bottom of the cuff 2 inches above the ankle.

Align the Knee Strap

Work the cables up the leg and position the Stoko icon to the outside of the knee just below the knee cap. Repeat on both sides.

Pull Up over Hips

Work the tights over your hips. Shimmy, wiggle, & hop to get them pulled up and the waistband sitting just above your hips.

Watch & Learn: How to Put Them On

Step 1: Pop the dials out and stretch the waistband.  

Step 2: Sit down, work the cuff over the ankle, and slowly work the tight up the leg.

Step 3: Place the patellar knee strap just below the knee cap.

Step 4: Pull up over the hips and move around to adjust.

Step 5: Pop in and turn dials to increase the support.

Step 6: Pull the waistband out to distribute the tension.

A comprehensive video review highlighting how to put them on, how to properly adjust and how to take them off.

QUICK FIT CHECK

ALIGN THE CUFF

Align cuff a few inches above the ankle.

ALIGN THE CABLES

Place the “X” cable pattern at mid-shin.

ALIGN THE KNEE STRAP

Place knee strap right below the knee cap.

SUPPORTIVE SHORT

Our latest innovation in Supportive Apparel

WATCH AND LEARN: HOW TO PUT THEM ON

Step 1: Pop the dials & stretch the waistband and thigh cables.  

Step 2: Sit down, work the cuff up over the knee and align the bottom of the short just above the knee.

Step 3: Pull up over the hips (shimmy & hop).

Step 4: Check to make sure the Stoko icons are aligned & waistband is up over the hips.

how to adjust the support

Step 5: Pull out on the cables to adjust on the body.

Step 6: Pop the dials in and turn to increase support.

Step 7: Pull out on the waitsband and thigh cables to distribute the support.

A comprehensive video review highlighting how to put them on, how to properly adjust and how to take them off.

QUICK FIT CHECK

WAISTBAND IS CENTERED

Make sure the waistband is above your hips and centered.

ALIGN THE GUSSETS

The gussets (seams) should be centered on the inside of your leg. 

ALIGN THE ICONS

Check to make sure the white Stoko icons are aligned with your hips.