Review on McDavid Open Patella Knee Brace, Compression Knee Sleeve by Robert Smith

Day of receipt: Let me just say that I haven't used the product yet, and it may be OK, but I felt compelled to immediately write a review of the seller/supplier. This item arrived SMELLING SO OVERWHELMINGLY MOLDY/MUSTY that after trying it on (quickly) and feeling an irritation of my skin as well as my sinuses, I'm now washing it and HOPING that the horrific odor dissipates. The only reason I'm keeping it (truly, I'm horrified by the condition in which it arrived) is that it's the 5th different knee sleeve I've ordered online and I've already had to return the other 4 BECAUSE THE SIZING CHARTS PROVIDED WERE COMPLETELY INACCURATE (yes, I'm irritated -- I guess that will be the topic for reviewing other sellers). I hope I get to use this item. It's difficult to find basic neoprene open patella knee sleeves these days, and I need a couple. I'll add to this review if I ultimately have feedback about the functionality of the product itself, but definitely be forewarned about how and for how long this has been stored by the seller. Geez!A few days later: I've now been wearing the brace, so I'll add to the above. I can't completely get the odor out (still hoping), BUT, the brace itself is actually working out really well! It's comfortable and supportive, and the opening at the patella is larger than other braces I've tried, which is actually a plus (when I say larger, I don't mean too large; I mean large enough so that it's not uncomfortably pressing against my kneecap). Thus, I've changed my overall rating from a 1 to a 4. That not withstanding, the supplier and/or the way this item has been stored is truly very problematic. The odor upon receipt was just disgusting. Still, I'd recommend it. Go figure!