Knee and Leg Protection

New Workboot on the Block
Brunt Workwear's Marin Brunt Toe work boots provide all-day comfort and come with inserts that can change each shoe's width.
Set-and-Forget Kneepads
Carhartt's washable kneepads fit right inside the company's popular double-front carpenter's pants, offering a decent level of daily protection with very low maintenance.
Durable, Comfortable Kneepads
ProKnee custom-fit kneepads offer comfortable, durable protection for all-day work.
Job-Site Rolling Kneeler
The Racatac provides comfortable support for tilesetting, installing baseboard, and other low-down work.
Save Those Shins
Hockey shin guards can protect your knees during tile-setting, baseboard installation, and more low-down work.
No-Slip Kneepads
Shock Doctor Ultra Knit Knee Support stays in place and does a better job than tradition knee pads.
New Life for Tired Hook-and-Loop Straps
My favorite kneepads have hook-and-loop straps that have steadily lost their grip. They got so bad that when I stood up after working on a recent flooring project, the kneepads…
Soft-Cap Kneepads: Rubber, Foam, Leather, or Gel?
What's the difference?
What's the Difference: Safety footwear
Decifering the acronyms listed on the labels of shoes and boots
Preventing Job-Site Knee Injuries
An orthopedic surgeon explains what goes wrong with knees and suggests ways to protect them.

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