Product is great. It alleviated the sourness in my lower back. This is the second one I bought. I have recommended the product to my coworkers
Thanks Frank! Glad the product provided pain relief and thanks for the recommendations!
It feels great. I can tell a difference in the extra support. Very happy with the product. However, I am disappointed that I have to wear it inside out because I have a safelife belt. The velcro doesnt match up with my duty belt.
Thanks Mark, glad it's working great for you, and happy the solution of flipping it around has worked for the Velcro.
Love the new brace, I have worn a backup brace for over 20 years! Love it.
Thanks Gregory for being one of our original customers!
I am a 23 year veteran officer who recently diagnosed with 2 disk issues in my lower back. Found this brace however being a 32 waist line, this brace takes up lot of space on my duty belt and no place for keepers. I have tried attaching the brace on the inner belt but that also doesn’t work.
I have been able to wear the duty belt (without certain essentials) for training. I feel as if the brace does a great job supporting my lower back, it’s comfortable and hasn’t been in the way of my vest carrier.
Great product, just a little large for us smaller waist folk.
Hi Ken,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the BackUpBrace. We do actually recommend the smaller brace for your waist size. Feel free to reach out to arrange an exchange and let's get you set up with the right size!
This would be a five star review. I noticed a significant drop in back pain. However noticed the basket weave material easily deteriorated after changing my duty belt. It is now coming unglued and torn I would refund but it’s too late. I work in a setting where appearance is important. However I notice that it’s clear the material is not sturdy and whatever seals it is weak.
My brand new product is now worn and ugly an I’m having to consider using some adhesive. I am considering doing away with this brace all together it’s highly disappointing. I love the product and design but definitely think quality must improve in craftsmanship. Reinforce the material you use so it doesn’t wear down only being applied to a few times.
I believe in your company and would love to see improvements. I will continue to use this produce after using adhesive. However please consider improving the quality of your material. Thank you for the relief on my back. Your product is excellent other than the material.
Hi John, thanks for your honest review! We have a one year warranty against manufacturer's defect. We could not find your specific order, but if you reach out to us by email or through our website we can certainly make things right for you!
I bought the back brace about two weeks ago and it definitely helps reduce strain on my back with my duty belt i wear. It spreads out the weight and provides support to my lower back.
Nice product a little pricey for the item but is of good quality leather Good quick service
The Backupbrace definitely helps my lower back when driving in my sqaud and walking around. Would definitely recommend.
Thanks for sharing Edwin, and we are very pleased to hear about your excellent results using the BackUpBrace!
So far so good. Injured my back a few years ago that surgery will not fix. I needed to find something that would assist in alleviating the pressure on my back. The BackUpBrace has done just that when using my duty belt. It’s comfortable, supportive, and matches my basketweave duty belt. I definitely recommend it.
Sorry to hear about your injury, Keola, but we're thrilled that the BackUpBrace is giving you the support you need!
As soon as I put it on I immediately felt all the weight of the belt come off my lower back. Before this, I was worried about how much longer I could actually go on wearing my duty belt. The backup brace has truly been a career saver.
Thanks for the kind feedback Alisa!
The best back support for the duty belt. Immediately relieved the pressure. Excellent buy!
Thanks for sharing James, glad to hear it gave you great relief!
I’ve had struggle with lower back pain for some time. While working standing on my feet for hours at a time I would come home with lower back pain. Since I’ve ordered the Backup brace I’ve been working those long hours standing on feet and the backup brace has significantly reduced my lower back. If you are skeptical about getting a backup brace I encourage you to get one.
Great to hear Jon, and thanks for sharing the photo!
Bought the smooth leather.
Works great helps all day.
I had to have a shoemaker sew M/F velcro on both sides since my smooth leather duty belt has a inner velcro.
*Would suggest more options for velcro per unit and actual deminsion on sizes and belt mounting options and belt keeper holes should be bigger.
Hi Jones,
Thanks for the suggestions, we always love getting product feedback, and we try to make improvements wherever possible. Glad we still got a top rating from you, thank you!
The brace actually made my back hurt more than normal. The quality of the brace is poor, after one shift the basket weave finish began peeling away from the foam backing. The Velcro is reverse of what my Safariland inner and duty belt would require to attach it. I have a 35” waist and got the 34” and up size and it pushed against my holster as it was to long.
Sorry it did not work for you Matt! Did you contact us for your return/refund?
I bought the backup brace for my fiancé a few weeks ago, after weeks of him coming home from work complaining of back pain from his duty belt. From the first night he wore it complaints of his pain have stopped! Incredible product that he highly recommends.
Thanks for sharing Alexus, we're so glad it helped, and fast! And thanks for sharing the photo too.
I've been using the Backup Brace for a little over a year now. Although it isn't the end all be all for back pain, I ave had 3 back surgeries in my life, so I know a thing or 2 about back pain. I will say that the brace definetly helps with posture, and in my case, I have an exterior vest carrier, so I can also keep all equipment off of my lower back and really get the full effects of the Backup Brace. It molds well to your body and belty and isn't painful or bulky. The belt keepers are a bit of a trick at first, but once you get it, you get it and won't be an issue in the future.
Thank you Matthew! Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that BackUpBrace can offer relief even after the unfortunate need for multiple back surgeries. Wishing you the best, and stay safe out there!
I have had the BackUpBrace for many year's and love this product. Having two herniated disc in my lower back this product has been such a life saver for distribution of weight on my duty belt.
Hi Olix, thanks for taking the time to write your review. Herniated discs can be a career-ending condition, and we are very pleased to hear that the BackUpBrace has made a difference to your comfort and pain levels. Stay safe!
I bought this for my husband and this is what he had to say: The BackUpBrace has been instrumental in relieving lower back pain especially while in the patrol car. This brace disperses the full weight of the duty belt and takes the pressure of the lower vertebrae. Since having it several co-workers have asked how I like it and I have nothing but praise for the brace, I have recommended the BackUpBrace to anyine who asks. The only con will depend on what you carry on your duty belt as it can make space very tight, I was able to get everything configured after spending some time adjusting items on the belt.
Thank you (and thank your husband for us, please) for the comments and your service. Stay safe!
Got this to help take some extra tension off my back. Works great. Barely notice it on but I certainly have much less back pain on duty and after my shift. You need this!
Hi J Ray, thanks for the feedback! Glad it's working great for you.