My wife got them, trying them out now too.
She says she feels better with them on.
I have not noticed any reduction yet, but hope too.
The last ones we had just kinda disintegrated.
These ones she folds back on the velcro to help her put them on without catching those velcro straps agaist the materials.
We've learned to wash only, having them rolled in a ball, and air dry only, no dryer or they fall apart.
I think they're helping, but need more time to see , it's her legs not mine.