Not sure where to put this but wondering if anyone has experienced this as well. I have developed a bit of irritation, “hot spots” on and around my knees after squatting in knee sleeves. This is a new development as I’ve squatted in knee sleeves for years. I was using a pair of Stoic knee sleeves I purchased based on price. However, compared to SBD’s, the Stoic’s had a slightly “rougher” texture on the inside (97% neoprene/3% nylon) that may have exacerbated this issue. I’ve since switched back to the SBD’s (95% Neoprene/5% nylon) after a few weeks of squatting without them to let the spots heal. I would just continue to squat without them but I do notice that they help, whether it’s the “warming” effect of the sleeves or the proprioception that you can add a few more pounds to your lifts. I’ve only been using knee sleeves on my Comp Squat days and any secondary squat movements I do without them to let my skin “breathe.”
Any suggestions or solutions you may have would be welcome. Thanks!