Comments on: Gear Review: Zensah Calf Compression Sleeves

By: Jake Owen

Jake Owen — Mon, 30 May 2016 16:11:49 +0000

I haven’t tried calf compression sleeves before but love to wear compression socks, especially because it helps with my plantar fascistic. I am training to do a 1/2 marathon in the fall. Maybe i’ll add calf sleeves into my workout to see if they help with post workout fatigue.

By: Smith Vanderpool

Smith Vanderpool — Thu, 02 Apr 2015 12:06:22 +0000

I think one of the biggest (and most overlooked) benefits of calf compression sleeves is that they keep the calf muscle warm, which is prone to strain.

By: Steve Fines

Steve Fines — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Hey,

2 1/2 years down the road I think an update on the science of compression socks for running / recovery would be a great post.

They are clearly popular, but I'm curious if there is any more good data on the matter.

By: Thomas Neuberger

Thomas Neuberger — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Peter, I have been doing some longer back to back runs lately, (18 miles Friday, 20 miles on Saturday, and 22 miles on Sunday last week) I wore the 2XU compression sleeves and I believe they saved my calves. I also used recovery socks after two of the runs. My legs seem to stay fresher, no scientific evidence but for me it works. I have done the back to back runs without the sleeves and the fatigue is worse. The sleeves are going with me to Colorado for the TransRockies Run for sure!

-Thomas

By: Willow

Willow — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Great post! I'm using a pair of leg sleeves for a running purposes. For me, it is comfortable.

By: Xia Taptara

Xia Taptara — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the review, I was looking at a pair on Amazon. Just start running on my forefeet for about 7 weeks, I felt my calves have to work a lot more. I went for 10 miles today and my calves get really sore afterward. So I think I am going to get a pair after I've read your review. Cheers!

By: Ashby

Ashby — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I've run two marathons in my Zensah sleeves, and I followed each with a pair of OxySox recovery socks. I find the Zensah a little too tight to wear all day, and I wouldn't do so outside of a run. I've definitely noticed that my achilles is much less tender the morning after a long run in my VFF Bikila if I've worn my Zensah during the run as well.

By: joce

joce — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have tibial stress fracture issues... would these help? I've been told that compression will indeed help, but before throwing down the money I want some opinions. I've done 3 half marathons and cannot walk after. Any suggestions?

By: Dbbled

Dbbled — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

How tight should these fit? I got the s/m and it doesn't seem very tight. I've read where people talk about them being difficult to put on cuz they are so tight; that isnt' my experience. I don't have tiny calfs but knew I wouldn't be a large and expected it to me tighter -- I probably have medium size calves.

Will this shrink when I was it? I would mind if it shrunk to fit a little tighter but I don't want it to shrink every time and end up too small.

Thanks, D^2

By: ZachZ

ZachZ — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to joce.

If you buy from REI you are never throwing money away, just take them back if you don't like them. Sure you might save a few bucks elsewhere, but their 100% guaratee is great. I usually buy test items there if I am on the fence for this reason.

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Dbbled.

Should be compressive but not restricting, you don't want to cut off circulation :)

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