Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

By now, I have already tried several different brands and gadgets to remedy my growing back problem, and this product is one of the few that actually helps. I currently work 10+ hours a day in a standing environment, lifting and placing objects of moderate weight (think 5-20 lbs) so I need a product with great support that was comfortable enough to wear 10+ hours. I found the quality and the build materials to be great, on par to the one you can find for double the price at the local drug store in the same type of blister packaging. When worn, the product felt comfortable and provided the support I was looking for. (The pressure insert that was included seemed a bit gimmicky as I did not feel any benefit leaving it on or off but who knows, it may help others...) The main elastic band is strong and firm and the Velcro grip is generous. The side support band does its job well in providing additional support, but there are less Velcro grip and I can see the possibility of the sides wearing out from daily use, which may lose the ability to grip in the future. But as this is currently pure speculation, I will not deduct a star unless this becomes a problem in future updates. The only part, this product did not live up to my expectations, is the duration that I can keep this on. When worn after around 6 hours or so, I start developing small "welts" around my waist that I usually get from wearing something too tight for too long from irritation and poor circulation (yes, I have sensitive skin). So I figured either I was wearing this too tightly or I was doing something else wrong. I tried wearing it loose, under my clothes, over my clothes with pretty much the same results. You would think there is something wrong with me, no? Well, it turns out some of the other similar products I have tried, does not do THIS to me, though they have other more fatal flaws. Regardless of the reason, I do know that as long as I only wear it about 4-5 hours a day with a 15-20 min break with it off until the next 4-5 hour session, there are no problems. For now, this makes it inconvenient for me to wear this under my clothes, but other products in this price range had far more fatal problems with questionable designs and or poor construction. I have not abandoned my search for the "perfect back support", but for now, until I find that mythical product, this is the best I have found (in this price bracket) and I have no problems recommending this product to my fellow friend and family (which I have done). -I have found and paid for this product and was not in any way compensated for this review. I only wish to share my discoveries and good experiences along with the bad ones you should avoid. Hope this helps some of you.