These aren't just any pair of tights or shorts...
They're hard to get on the first time
Don't yank them on like ordinary gear. Sit down and ease them up your legs—tights or shorts, it doesn't matter. It's a process, not a race. Follow the guide below to nail the fit on your first try.
They need movement to break in
They'll feel snug at the start—that's intentional. Stretch the waistband, engage the control dials, and get moving. With every step the support system adapts and molds to your body.
They won't feel like traditional support
No bulk. No stiffness. No clunky straps. You might question whether they're actually "working"—they are. They're built to feel natural while delivering serious support exactly where you need it.
Choose your Supportive Apparel
Every product fits a little differently, so pick the right one before you dive into first wear.
Our second-generation tight—the Supportive Tight.
Supportive TightOur newest breakthrough in supportive apparel—the Supportive Short.
Supportive ShortHow to put them on
Start from the Bottom
Sit down and gradually work the Supportive Tight up your leg. Line up the bottom of the cuff about 2 inches above the ankle.
Align the Knee Strap
Guide the cables up the leg and set the Stoko icon on the outer side of the knee, just below the kneecap. Do the same on both legs.
Pull Up over Hips
Ease the tights up over your hips. Shimmy, wiggle, and hop until they're fully up and the waistband settles just above your hips.
Watch & Learn: How to Put Them On
Step 1: Release the dials and stretch out the waistband.
Step 2: Take a seat, ease the cuff over your ankle, and gradually roll the tight up your leg.
Step 3: Position the patellar knee strap just under the kneecap.
Step 4: Draw them up over your hips and move around to settle the fit.
Step 5: Click the dials in and turn them to add more support.
Step 6: Tug the waistband outward to spread the tension evenly.
A full walkthrough covering how to put them on, dial in the right adjustment, and take them off.
Quick Fit Check
Align the Cuff
Set the cuff a couple inches above your ankle.
Socks Under Cuff
Wearing tall socks? Slip them on underneath your Supportive Tights.
Align the Cables
Center the “X” cable pattern over your mid-shin.
Align the Knee Strap
Sit the knee strap just below your kneecap.
Watch and Learn: How to Put Them On
Step 1: Release the dials and stretch out the waistband and thigh cables.
Step 2: Take a seat, work the cuff up over your knee, and line up the bottom hem just above the knee.
Step 3: Pull them up over your hips (shimmy and hop).
Step 4: Confirm the Stoko icons line up and the waistband sits up over your hips.
how to adjust the support
Step 5: Pull the cables outward to adjust them against your body.
Step 6: Press the dials in and twist to increase the support.
Step 7: Pull out the waistband and thigh cables to spread the support evenly.
A full video walkthrough showing how to put them on, adjust them correctly, and take them off.
QUICK FIT CHECK
WAISTBAND IS CENTERED
Keep the waistband sitting above your hips and centered.
ALIGN THE GUSSETS
The gussets should sit centered on the inside of your leg.
ALIGN THE ICONS
Make sure the white Stoko icons line up with your hips.