Why Our Knees Hurt — and Why We’re Laughing About It

Every shirt has a story — this one just happens to limp a little.

We’ve all been there. That first cold morning run. The snap, crackle, and pop of an early-season squat session. The “Are you okay?” look from a friend when you stand up too slow.

At Qavah Designs, we decided to celebrate those creaky, loyal knees — the ones that keep showing up, even when they’ve got an attitude.

The Story

The I Have Bad Knees tee started from a hand-drawn sketch texted between friends — two angry cartoon knees, one holding a bat and the other a knife. We knew instantly: this had to be a shirt.

Printed in our signature soft tri-blend, it’s built for recovery days, coffee runs, and the moments when your joints just need to be heard.

Keep Moving

Because let’s face it — endurance isn’t always pretty. Sometimes it’s gritty, sometimes it’s limpy, and sometimes, it’s downright hilarious. Wear your story. Laugh about it. And keep moving forward.

Because endurance isn’t always pretty — but it’s always worth laughing about.

This one’s for every runner, triathlete, and weekend warrior who’s earned their creaks with pride. Soft, vintage tri-blend comfort. Comic-book knees with bad attitudes. 100% relatable.

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Written by Qavah Designs — gear for the endurance life.

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