I have worn knee savers for about 4 seasons now. I personally do not think it's bad to wear knee savers. Since most knee problems are hereditary and my family does not have a good history with knees. I think it would be smart to cut the risk of injuring my knees by wearing them. In fact my brother has had his second knee surgery today with in a two-year period. My assistant coach last year told me knee savers are for lazy catchers. I was amazed he said that because at a UT game last year both the catchers suited out were wearing knee savers. I thought to myself if the catchers that play for one of the best baseball programs in the nation are wearing them, than it's not a bad thing. Personally I believe we should use the new innovative tools that come out for catching so we can avoid future knee problems.