Three support levels. Adjustable compression. One brace.
A basic fixed-support brace gives you one built-in support setup. The Elite Pro gives you more control: change between Light, Medium and Maximum rear support systems, then adjust the compression to suit your fit and how firmly you want the brace to support your lower back.
One support setup.
If a basic brace feels too flexible or too rigid for a longer walk, hills or uneven ground, you are generally limited to the support built into that brace.
Light + Medium + Maximum support + adjustable compression.
Swap the rear inserts to change the support: flexible Light, semi-rigid Medium or rigid contoured aluminium Maximum. Then use the adjustable compression straps to fine-tune the fit and firmness around your lower back.
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, the Elite Pro is designed to provide adjustable support and compression while you keep moving, provided it remains comfortable and does not interfere with your stride, breathing, balance or normal movement.
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
Choose a lighter or firmer support system and fine-tune the compression for changing surfaces while preserving a natural stride, balance and comfortable movement.
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.
Change the support. Fine-tune the compression.
The Elite Pro is not locked into one level of support. Swap between Light, Medium and Maximum rear inserts, then adjust the compression straps to fine-tune how firmly the brace fits around your lower back. For walking and hiking, choose the most flexible configuration that gives you the support you want without limiting stride, breathing, balance or normal movement.
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.
The Elite Pro is designed to support your lower back and help relieve lower-back-related pain while you keep moving. Change between Light, Medium and Maximum support and fine-tune the compression as your route and needs change.
Walking and hiking questions.
Can the Elite Pro help with lower-back-related pain while walking or hiking?
The Elite Pro is designed to support the lower back and help relieve lower-back-related pain. It may be worn while walking or hiking when it remains comfortable and does not restrict your stride, breathing, balance or safe movement. Test the fit on a short walk before committing to a longer route.
Why choose the Elite Pro instead of a basic fixed-support back brace?
A basic fixed-support brace generally gives you one support setup. The Elite Pro includes three interchangeable rear support systems — Light, Medium and Maximum — plus adjustable compression straps, giving you more control over both support and fit for different walking conditions.
Which support level is best for walking and hiking?
Light support provides the most flexibility. Medium support may suit people wanting more firmness. Maximum support is more rigid. Whichever level you choose, adjust the compression so the brace feels supportive without restricting stride, breathing, balance or normal movement.
Does a back brace replace safe walking or hiking practices?
No. It does not replace suitable footwear, route planning, hydration, weather awareness, sensible pacing or professional medical advice.
Lower back pain? Choose support you can change.
Every Elite Pro includes Light, Medium and Maximum interchangeable support systems plus adjustable compression, with nine sizes available from Small through to 6XL.
The Elite Pro 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.