I was skeptical when I purchased my Stoko Men's K1 Flux. From the moment I tried them on, it gave fantastic support. I have had multiple knee surgeries and a torn hip labral tear. I wear the K1s when I run and play hockey. I feel much more confident when I wear them and that translates into higher energy and better performance. I can confirm that the K1s provide excellent support.

I got my Stoko baselayer before Christmas, since they were returnable it seemed like a safe idea. I have been downhill skiing with them since then & my knees have not hurt at all. I have arthritis in my knees & nothing let me ski without pain until now! My doctor had informed me that since my knees were 77 years old I might have to slow down. I'm no racer but I can ski as long as I like in comfort! Thank you! My only difficulty is carrying my weight around my waist which makes them difficult to put on. I wish you would have a larger size waist but the rest be the same size.

This is the second stoko product I've bought, the second generation is quite an improvement over the first gen K1. Seems to stay in place quite a bit better around my knees, but the lower profile on my waist seems to let it slip a touch more. The compression is more consistent than the previous generation which is a nice touch. The supports lay very comfortably, and the majority of the time they're barely noticeable, but they're helping a lot and provide a great sense of confidence to someone with chronic knee pain. Great product

Bought a pair of K1’s for my wife and myself. I am amazed at the functional support of this revolutionary garment.

I can run again! Yes, I was no longer able to run without serve knee pain followed by swelling. Well that sh*t is done! Sort of like a miracle in a pair of gym pants!

Like the K1 Tempo. Using over riding shorts with padding on 3x/week mtn biking and under my pants snowboarding 3x/week. Love how cool they are and the 3/4 length better for my snowboard boots. Also like that it doesn’t have a fly, so I don’t have to wear shorts over them. Wish you had a size large to sell me as a 2nd pair!

I’m 77 years old and my new supportive tights have helped my knees when playing golf. My knee pain after playing a round of golf has been reduced by 95% since my purchase in late fall of 2024. My Orthopedic Surgeon did not want to do knee replacement surgery because of my age and I was using braces and tape but was still experiencing night pain in both knees especially the right knee. So with the encouragement of my wife we decided to try Stoko K1 tights. Now the tights I still have energy left after the round and my knees thank you. Would love to have a waistband that didn’t roll when teeing up the ball, getting the ball from the cup, or getting in and out of the cart. I think this would improve the back support.

If I Cann give these 100 stars I would! I was skeptical about purchasing these especially with how expensive they are. But like I said these are worth every penny! I play basketball every week and the next few days after playing the pain my shins and sometimes knees would be unbearable but I love playing basketball so u would deal with the pain every week. I purchased these pants and gave them a try and the very first time they worked! I had absolutely zero pain the next day! I'm now on week 4 of using them and just like the first time I have zero pain I really can't believe how well these pants work. I'm not a big person to take time to write reviews but I felt I had to becuase of how well these pants work. The support my legs have from the wire holding everything in perfect place it's absolutely amazing! If these pants where $500 id still buy them! Thank you Stoko for making an amazing product!

I have been wearing them for paddle tennis which is tough on the knees. Before I started wearing my tights, my knee was super sore the day after playing. Now, my day after soreness is 90% less. They have made a huge difference for me.

After a lot of comparisons, I ordered the Sotko Xtra large tights with a recommendation from the Stoko staff. I tore my MCL over the summer and tried them out for a day of walking the dog and a moderate hike. My knee didn't hurt afterwards so I've skied with them 6 days on intermediate, expert and glade terrain and finished the day with no pain and confidence that I wouldn't re-injure or aggravate my knee. Yeah, they take time to put on and get adjusted but I didn't notice any restrictions to my skiing ability or pain afterward. I plan on skiing another 40 plus days at 65 and will be wearing Stokos for the duration. Cheers and thanks!

Would love a product for 55 + year old men. We go to the bathroom a lot so we need a front flap.Otherwise, this is a great product.

This is my 3rd season using the Stoko ski pant. Hopefully this review helps people decide whether to make the purchase or not.

For many years I skied with a cumbersome Donjoy external knee brace and still had lots of knee pain that I dealt with. That brace took a long time to put on and it actually caused tears in my ski pants. It also never seemed to make my knee feel really supported when I skied. Sadly, it got to the point where I was even considering having reduce the amount of skiing I was going to do because I was just suffering every time I went out to ski. The pain after skiing was just too much. I was needing days of recovery, ice and ibuprofen every time I went out. And I wasn't able to ski the terrain I wanted to for fear of injuring myself.

Then I saw an ad for the Stoko ski pant/brace. I must admit I was skeptical; especially with the type of pain I was dealing with after returning from an ACL/MCL/PCL and meniscus injury with significant cartilage degradation. Both of my knees were in rough shape from years of injuries from rough skiing and outdoor activities. I was kind of hopeless that I would be able to continue skiing because I was just dealing with too much pain every time I went out skiing the way I wanted to ski. The current knee brace I was using wasn't working. I was skeptical this pant could be any better. Boy was I wrong. I was so wrong. The Stoko absolutely saved me! Immediately after using the Stoko I noticed the difference. It was kind of unbelievable. I am a very aggressive/advanced skier, and spent many years ski-bumming in Colorado and Utah. I've skied just about it all. But my knees were now the limiting factor. With the Stoko, I am now skiing harder than I did 20+ years ago with little to no pain. My knees now feel supported, and the additional leg support I get from the Stoko allow me to keep going all day. I am rarely impressed with new products that offer big fixes but rarely deliver. This is different. This product actually works. For me at least. I can't mention how impressed I am with this product. It really has been a game changer for me.

Without the Stoko it is quite possible I would have had to hang up my ski's, or significantly reduce the amount of skiing I was able to do. Even worse, I would have had to change the terrain I was able to ski which would have been a heartbreak in itself. Thank you Stoko for an amazingly innovative product which just works! It is a game changer and a life saver. I can't say "Thank you" enough!!!! You have kept me on the mountain. I now get to ski Palisades all season long with my son because of you!

I have been using the Stoko for 3 seasons now and my knees are still rocking! No issues. I am skiing as hard as I want. I am skiing where I want when I want.

Thanks again Stoko for making an awesome product!

Pros: Stoko's are just the best for support and give you confidence. I use them for handball and golf.
Some cons: I ordered a size L based on the chart provided (much too tight in the waist, could barely pull over my hips, had to return for an XL). The XL's are still cumbersome to get on and take off despite detailed instructions provided, but I understand this is the nature of a product that is so supportive in the legs/knees. There also is not enough room in the crotch. If you are golfing and need to do #1 it requires some serious stretching. I would recommend some additional research and development to help make the Stoko's more functional to use for on/off and restroom stops. Bottom line, best supportive product I have ever worn. This product gives you confidence and will keep you in your sport longer. Great for outdoor handball.

I wasn’t sure if these were making any difference out in the mountain. That was until I didn’t wear them. I could only ride for half as long before my legs would start to get tired and sore. I can’t imagine not wearing my Stokos on the mountain now. I didn’t think they would be as comfortable as they are. Feels odd at first but they eventually just disappear and become another layer. Putting them on and taking them off was also difficult at first but now it’s a breeze. I purchased the 2nd gen version before the merino wool one was available, so I just wear layers on top of it. Zero issues. Would like to give the 2nd gen wool ones a try though.

This is from a Male POV, which should make sense below. No one has suffered both physically and mentally using Donjoy knee braces for 25 years. 3 soccer ACL tears and osteoarthritis. So, Stoko knee braces is a godsend. I wear them under my work jeans and very comfortable. There are Cons below, but if you get the right size, the K1 Flux works great. Still giving a 5.
Cons:
1. I’m a high end Medium per chart. Way too small. I exchanged for a L and it is barely big enough. I will go to XL on future purchases. I’m 5-9, 185, 33” waist.
2. Stoko designed the K1 for a eunuch. If you have man parts and get tights too small, you will suffer greatly. Not near enough material in the crotch area. The L I have now is borderline.
3. Hyperextension of the knee cannot be stopped with the Stoko braces. DJ braces have hard stops. I wear the tights daily for work and debating whether to use them for snowboarding due to risk of hyperextension.
4. Takes a bit of time to get on, which is nature of this product. Not much of a con. Need to set ankle band and work your way up.
5. Going to the restroom #1 not the easiest. Front opening material overlap is too much. Material really needs to be pulled apart and held open with 2 hands.
Pro’s:
1. When sized right, the support is great. I have abandoned the DJ knee braces for work. I’m in the skilled trades and on my feet all day and have not had an issue with knee support. I now wear low profile knee pads under my jeans over the tights.
2. Comfortable. No bulk, chaffing sores, soreness, etc from DJ knee braces. No more banging knee brace into things or getting caught.
3. Light and compact. Easily packs in a bag or luggage. Should easily fit into a man purse.
4. Going to the restroom #2 is not an issue.
5. Waist band sits above the hip bone, so it does not droop down. I later bought a 2nd gen which has a very low-riding waist and does not stay up and need to return.

Wasn't too sure about this when I bought it, but thought if it could help my knees and hip area it would be a good investment. I've used it twice playing golf and it did make a difference when I had to bend down to read a putt. Getting back up I could really tell the difference...easy without pain I normally felt. Worth the purchase price.