Alameda Runners – Get After It!

This will be the first review co-written by both Michael and Ted, with Michael’s contributions added in italics.

The Moji Knee ice wrap is available from Moji, and can be purchased for $89.00 MSRP.    An additional cold cell costs $49, while a knee wrap and an extra cold cell is available for $119.

My first experience with the Moji Knee product came the day after a 12-mile hilly run in San Francisco.  The instructions said to freeze the ice pack for 4 hours before use.  I did not want to wait so I just grabbed an ice pack out from the freezer and used it under the wrap.  The wrap works pretty well with any old ice bag under but it is nothing special.

I’m much younger and more durable than Ted, so I don’t require the use of ice very often.  I normally use it just as a nice way to relax my muscles, even though I’m rarely as sore as him.  I also used it after the 12-mile run, along with several other periods over the next couple of weeks.

Full review after the jump!

The knee brace is a two-piece design utilizing Moji Compression Wrap and Moji Cold Cell pack able to target a specific area.

After waiting four hours I used the velcro and stuck the cold cell inside its custom knee wrap.  I also used a regular gel-based ice pack on my other knee that was wrapped in an Ace wrap.  Ice packs are not something I normally get excited about, but the Moji Knee takes ice packs to another level.

The cold cell is made up of 18 individual cold cells that Moji says is able to articulate to different sections of the knee — providing additional ice relief.

During testing and immediately after, you can really tell the difference between Moji’s cold cell technology and the regular ice pack.  The Moji Knee left a more distinct deeper cold feeling on my knee.

It’s comfortable to walk with when worn properly (Moji provides very clear instructions directing people how to put on Moji Knee.

If you put it on properly, it is comfortable for walking, and will not shift or come loose.  As a side note:  Ted wears a medium size Moji Knee, but according to Moji I should have ordered a large.  The knee product felt comfortable for both of us, so there does seem to be a bit of flexibility there.

Something I almost overlooked is the zero clean-up factor with the Moji Knee, as there is no cell leakage or wetness.  Other ice packs sometimes can leave moisture all over your knee and shins, but the Moji Knee doesn’t require a wipe  down from a towel after use.

A major problem I found is that the cold cell doesn’t stay cold very long.  I’m unable to toss it into my gym bag and then wear it right after a workout.  For ideal recovery results, it needs to be worn immediately after while cold.  (Moji does offer the Moji To Go portable canister designed to keep the cold cell cold for up to six hours — perfect for situations like Ted mentioned.  It’s available for $65.)

When Moji warns owners not to wear more than 20 minutes, they aren’t kidding about it!  If you have some type of cloth stocking from a difference ice pack, I’d recommend using it.  If you leave it on more than 20 minutes, you face a higher risk of possible frost bite.

The $89 MSRP price tag on the Moji Knee may seem a bit steep considering it’s just a glorified ice pack — but for those runners and athletes who suffer heavy knee pain, the Moji Knee likely is a good investment.

Moji Knee is available through GoMoji.com, Amazon.com, and through several select retailers.

***Disclaimer:  The Moji Knee was offered to us by Moji, and we did not purchase it ourselves***