Grippy Gel Knee Pads© for pole dancing
Grippy Gel Knee Pads© for pole dancing
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PolEssentials Grippy Gel Knee Pads – Ultimate Protection for Pole Dancers
Looking for the best pole dancing knee pads that offer unbeatable comfort, style, and protection? Look no further than our PolEssentials Grippy Gel Knee Pads – expertly created and designed for pole dancers, floorwork artists, and athletes needing superior knee protection.
Created by pole dancers, for pole dancers – PolEssentials gel knee pads are your go-to for executing seamless transitions from floor to pole. They're durable, don't slip while you move, and are built for dancers who are tired of bulky knee pads – trusted by studios and performers worldwide.
✔️ Open Hole Design – Unique open-back hole allows direct skin contact for seamless skin grip on the pole
✔️ Premium Gel Padding – Custom made solid, 6mm thick gel for maximum coverage AND comfort when your body hits the knee pad
✔️ Slimline Fit – Sleek, anti-slip sleeve design stays in place and looks great on everybody
✔️ Inclusive Sizing – Available in S to XL for the perfect fit; check our easy-to-use size chart. Check out our FAQ Page for fit tips and more info
✔️ Natural Colour Options – Choose from 5 natural shades to match your skin tone. We’ve included images of REAL customers wearing each shade
Note: "Grippy" refers to the open hole back and skin grip ability, not the material itself.
All products are subject to intellectual property rights owned by PolEssentials, including Australian design registration no. 202511133. All rights reserved.
✈️ AUS EST. DELIVERY 2-6 Days
✈️ NZ EST. DELIVERY 8-14 Days
✈️ TAIWAN, SINGAPORE, HK, JAPAN EST. DELIVERY 10-15 Days
✈️ STANDARD SHIPPING OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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Size Guide
Please see below for Hella Heels shoe size conversion:
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Please allow for a couple of mm tolerance
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This is a rough guide and not always accurate because of factors such as foot width, shape etc
Fabrics and style affect fit!
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Softer fabrics (such as BabyDolls, Ombre, Mermaid) may feel bigger and have more give because of the soft and stretchier nature of the fabric
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Open toe boots might feel more roomy than their closed toe version
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9”s and back lace-ups (excl. thigh highs) run slightly smaller, if unsure size up
Wide Fit
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Our Wide Fit collection shoes are wider in the foot and ankle, but not the calf and thigh (Look for "Thicc" or "Juicy" style for juicier calves and thighs)
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There is a few mm difference in insole width compared to our Standard Fit
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There are also some differences in other parts of the shoe, not just the insole
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Wide Fit stiletto straps are more roomy compared to Standard fit. The toe peep hole is also slightly bigger.
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Wide Fit currently starts at size UK4 / EU37 / US6 / AU6 and goes up to size UK12 / EU45 / US14 / AU14
| Shoe Size Conversion | Max Foot Length |
| UK2 / EU35 / US4 / AU4 | 22.6cm |
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UK3 / EU36 / US5 / AU5
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23.3cm |
| UK4 / EU37 / US6 / AU6 | 24cm |
| UK5 / EU38 / US7 / AU7 | 24.7cm |
| UK6 / EU39 / US8 / AU8 | 25.3cm |
| UK7 / EU40 / US9 / AU9 | 26cm |
| UK8 / EU41 / US10 / AU10 | 26.6cm |
| UK9 / EU42 / US11 / AU11 | 27.3cm |
| UK10 / EU43 / US12 / AU12 | 28cm |
| UK11 / EU44 / US13 / AU13 | 28.6cm |
| Heel Inch Height | Platform Height in cm |
| 6 Inch | 4.5 cm |
| 7 Inch | 6.5 cm |
| 8 Inch | 9.5 cm |
| 9 Inch | 12 cm |
For CXIX clothing, please see the size guide here

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- 5 stars: 49 (98%)
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I love doing pole trick and incorporating floor tricks! These are perfect for protecting my knee and giving me the grip I need. I have tried so many knee pads these are my favourite !
Absolutely recommend! again
1) I sized down (sorry, i do that with all my clothes haha) and STILL FIT! stretchy
2) very good grip! you won't die on the pole! also super thick & large knee protection area
3) I borrowed to a friend in one choreo low pole class and she said, "I had to remove one because I had too much grip while doing my knee grip trick on Static". WE RECOMMEND!
I live pole essentials knee pads. I have had the original sleeve and the new grippy. They’re super comfy and I love that they don’t look bulky like some other brands. At the end of a routine when I’m all hot and bothered it’s easy to just roll them off quickly. Do yourself a favour and get some!
These kneepads are honestly amazing. The design and quality are top tier, they feel so buttery and smooth but they also protect your lil kneecaps so well. I love how streamline they look and feel too, they just blend in so seamlessly to your leg. Omggggg I will literally gush over these foreverrrr 😍😍😍😍😍
These have all the essential features for pole. They're grippy at the back of the knee, they easily slide on the floor with the material at the front, and they're a clean design (barely noticeable on stage). True to size. Perfect!
Best knee pads I owned so far!
My knees are sensitive so I needed some knee pads that actually protected the knee but allowed me to grip on the pole without being worried about slipping. These do the trick!! And are nice and tight so don’t move around.
Love how slim fitting these knee pads are, they don’t feel bulky and restricting when I bend my knee as well. The colour range is so inclusive too.
Excellent quality and so slimline and comfortable! Really love the range of colours available. Our students absolutely love these knee pads!
So far, those knee pads are my favorite. They are soft and flexible and provide good protection and grip. They work on bare legs and on leggings.
These are fantastic knee pads. They arrived so quickly and they’re true to size (measured thigh at 52cm and got a M).
I hadn’t worn gel knee pads before so they do feel a little different but very easy to get used to, plus I didn’t have to adjust them once! Love the flexibility and the open back to allow knee grip. And I cannot stress this enough, THEY ARE SO EASY TO REMOVE!! No more yanking down knee pads over sweaty knees and shins.
Highly recommend!
These are the best knee pads I've had & I have tried a lot of them.
The grippy backs hold well & the fabric doesn't roll up behind your knee like some do. The gel cushion protects your knees allowing you to send those moves without knee terror.
Excellent. I should have gone for small instead of medium- the size was more generous than i was expecting despite following the measurement guide. I love the feel though- nice material, still provides lots of leg grip and the knee pad is a welcome cushion
Fits like a glove, super comfy while dancing, feel supported on my knees and they are not bulky which is a game changer!
Padding is just thick enough so you can move around, while also being supported, open backing and material is just tactile enough to help grip
recommend 10/10
Never thought I would need knee pads going up the pole but some choreos actually require them so I knew the only place I was going to find the perfect low-profile grippy knee pads were at PolEssentials. Love these :) Mine are in a size M and fit perfectly - the colour match is seamless!!!
Was accidentally sent the wrong size originally, but it was quickly and easily taken care of! Great company, will definitely order again. As far as the product goes? Wonderful as well! Telling everyone at dance to order these.
Comfortable, cushioned,stays up. Will definitely buy other colors!
I wanted a lower-profile and more flexible kneepad. I was thrilled when I put these on and had full range of motion. Previous kneepads were bulkier and limited my knee bend, which limited my grip. Although I haven't been able to try them on the pole yet, they're great on the floor.
I love my new knee pads,they feel comfortable while dancing and on the pole!!
I love them, they're perfect!
Incredible knee pads. They are soft, comfortable and so light-weight! They are the Lamborghini of all kneepads!
I fell in love with these kneepads! So much that i bought two pairs for my pole competition! Highly recommend!
Okay, now that I've gotten some good wear out of these I can confidently say I LOVE them! I wear them 2-3 times a week for pole choreo, at which some point I am doing floorwork. I'm a girly with thicker legs and they fit perfectly. The non-slip grip on the inside keep them from rolling down, no problem. The color match was perfect for me. 10/10 reccomend!
I love these kneepads! I have been telling everyone at my studio about them and have two studio mates rocking them. I started training again after being out of pole for a couple of months and I was able to do kips and fish flops without feeling anything! They generally stay in place while doing tricks but, since getting back to pole, I've built my leg muscles back up and need to size up to a medium so I currently have to adjust them a bit here and there. That said, I plan to get them as soon as light brown size medium is back in stock, along with the not grippy ones for my floor and chair classes. I highly recommend these and I will buy again AS SOON as the size and color I need are back in stock!
I would also like to mention that the owner, Nikki, is wonderful and kind! Exceptional customer service and I am so grateful for her and her design of these kneepads! 🫶🏾
I purchased these knee pads to replace the ancient volleyball knee pads I was using before. These are much more low profile, stay in place, and offer plenty of coverage over the knee. Love them! Thanks Polessentials!
I'm absolutely loving my new light brown grippy knee pads! The design is so clever, it allows you to still use the skin behind your knees for grip during tricks, while also giving you that extra support from the knee pads themselves. They’re super sleek, not bulky at all, and feel great to wear. The inner elastic is grippy to keep it in place on your knees to stop it from moving while you dance.
One suggestion I do have: it would be amazing to see the different knee pad colours modelled and added to the pictures of the product. It would really help when choosing the shade that blends or complements best. Especially as I found it hard to choose between tan or light brown without examples!
After receiving a recommendation from my good friend, I ordered the black and beige grippy knee pads. I followed the sizing recommendation and they fit great! I love how the back of my knee is exposed so I can move between the floor and pole with ease. They have just enough padding to support without obnoxious bulk. I definitely recommend ensuring you put them on the “right” way. My first attempt I wasn’t paying attention and had the wider end at my calf which caused them to not stay in place. Also, be mindful when putting them on that your heel doesn’t get stuck in the hole when pulling them up or you could pop a seam. Lastly, follow the recommendation given on how to remove them! It definitely works and makes it super easy to get them off after a sweaty class! Thanks PolEssentials! Love these pads!
Absolutely Love these, the support and protection I get while doing pole fitness and dance is perfection