Zamst ZK-7 review

The Zamst ZK-7 is third because it is built for one clear job, protecting knee ligaments in sport, and documents how it does it. Zamst lists it for moderate to severe sprains of the ACL, MCL and LCL and for sports that need ligament protection, including volleyball, basketball, soccer and skiing. Resin stays limit excessive side-to-side movement without restricting the range of motion, while an X strap and parallel straps limit forward movement of the knee. A semi-open front panel lets you adjust the fit on the lower leg, and the rear uses a breathable mesh. It comes in 7 sizes from Small to 4X-Large, and Zamst ships standard orders free. At $56.99 on sale it is close to the Shock Doctor Ultra, but its regular price is $79.99, it uses resin stays instead of metal hinges, and the store page shows only 9 reviews so far.

Who it is for

court and field athletes protecting knee ligaments

Price

$56.99 on sale (regular $79.99) for one brace; free standard shipping.

$56.99 9 reviews $79.99 Sale price Regular price
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Strong support rating for moderate to severe ACL, MCL and LCL sprains
• Resin stays limit excessive lateral and medial movement without limiting range of motion
• X strap and parallel straps limit forward movement of the knee
• Semi-open front panel adjusts on the lower leg; breathable rear mesh
• 7 sizes from Small to 4X-Large

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free standard shipping on all orders from zamst.us
• Strength: Built for sports that need ligament protection, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer and skiing
• Strength: Sizes run to 4X-Large, the largest on this list
• Weakness: The $56.99 price is a sale; regular price is $79.99
• Weakness: Resin stays rather than metal hinges
• Weakness: Only 9 reviews on the Zamst store page

Key facts

• Support level: Strong
• Stabilizers: Resin stays, X strap
• Sizes: Small to 4X-Large
• Price: $56.99 on sale, $79.99 regular

Where it ranks

Zamst ZK-7 is No. 3 in our Best Knee Braces verdict.