Compare the range
Choose the back support that suits you
Check the fit on a short walk, on steps and with your usual pack. Choose a design that lets you move comfortably over the ground you plan to cover. Compare the three designs below, then check the fit and features on your chosen product page.
Interchangeable support
Elite Pro Back Support Brace
Light, Medium and Maximum insert sets are included. Choose Elite Pro if you want to change the rear support configuration as well as adjust compression.
View Elite Pro & choose size
Medium support
PRO Back Support Brace
Medium lower-back support with adjustable compression. Choose PRO when you want a straightforward medium-support design.
View PRO & choose size
Medium support + warmth
PRO with Magnets & Heat
Medium lower-back support with an attached self-heating section and magnets. Choose this if you want warmth as well as support; check the product’s heat-use instructions.
View PRO with Heat & choose sizeImage uses an illustrative cutaway to show the attached pad.
Not sure which model or size to choose? Call 1300 772 568 or visit our Southport store for fitting help. Check suitability for your task or activity; a brace must not restrict safe movement.
Check your size · S–6XL
Use the correct column for your model: PRO with Magnets & Heat has different size ranges from PRO and Elite Pro. Measure around your waist where the brace will sit; do not use your pants size. If between sizes, choose the larger size.
| Size | PRO / Elite Pro waist (cm) | PRO / Elite Pro approx. inches | PRO Magnets & Heat waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 60–85 | 23.5–33.5 | 60–80 |
| M | 85–95 | 33.5–37.5 | 70–90 |
| L | 95–105 | 37.5–41.5 | 80–100 |
| XL | 105–115 | 41.5–45.5 | 90–110 |
| 2XL | 115–125 | 45.5–49 | 100–120 |
| 3XL | 125–135 | 49–53 | 110–130 |
| 4XL | 135–145 | 53–57 | 120–140 |
| 5XL | 145–155 | 57–61 | 130–150 |
| 6XL | 155–165 | 61–65 | 140–160 |
The SI belt has one adjustable fit up to 120cm. The posture corrector uses its own Small–XL size guide. For fitting help, call 1300 772 568 or visit our Southport store.
Support your lower back through the conditions that can make walking harder.
Longer outings, hills, uneven ground and carrying essentials can all increase the demands on your lower back. If those demands aggravate lower-back-related pain, Choose your brace by its support design, fit and features. Check that it remains comfortable through your normal movements.
Longer walks
Support and adjustable compression for extended time on your feet, which may help make longer walks more manageable when lower-back-related pain is getting in the way.
Uneven trails
Check your chosen brace through these movements and adjust compression without restricting movement or breathing.
Hills and inclines
Adjustable support and compression for uphill and downhill sections when the brace does not interfere with stepping, breathing or balance.
Carrying essentials
Adjustable support and compression while carrying water and light supplies using suitable equipment and a manageable load.
Test the fit on a short walk.
Check the brace before a longer outing. You should be able to walk, step up and down, turn, bend, maintain balance and breathe normally.
Set it before walking
Recheck it during the walk
Lower back pain should not automatically mean giving up walking or hiking.
Choose your brace by its support design, fit and features. Check that it remains comfortable through your normal movements.
Walking and hiking back-support questions.
Which brace should I choose?
PRO offers medium support. PRO with Magnets & Heat adds an attached self-heating section and magnets. Elite Pro includes interchangeable Light, Medium and Maximum insert sets. Choose by the design, fit and features you want, rather than your job or activity alone.
Do all three braces have interchangeable inserts?
No. The three interchangeable insert sets belong to Elite Pro. PRO and PRO with Magnets & Heat provide medium support with adjustable compression.
What should I check for walking and hiking?
Check the fit on a short walk, on steps and with your usual pack. Choose a design that lets you move comfortably over the ground you plan to cover.
How do I choose my size?
Measure around your waist where the brace will sit and use the size chart for your chosen model. PRO with Magnets & Heat has different size ranges from PRO and Elite Pro. Do not use your pants size.
Choose the support that suits you.
Compare medium support, medium support with warmth, and interchangeable support. Check your chosen model’s size guide before ordering.
A back-support brace is an optional personal back-support product. It does not replace suitable footwear, route planning, hydration, weather awareness, sensible pacing or professional medical advice. Stop using the brace if it causes pain, numbness, tingling, breathing restriction or interferes with balance, stride or normal movement.
