CompressionZ Calf Compression Sleeves for Men & Women | Running Shin Splint Support - Footless Socks Varicose Pain Relief

I’m a long-time user of compression products for blood pressure support. My go-to brands are usually Bioflect for leggings (easiest to get on compression products) and Sigvaris for socks and full hose. I was looking for calf compression and separate ankle socks for days that my hands are acting up to making the process of compressing my whole legs easier. Cardiologist recommended compression shorts of 30%+ spandex (Knix, Sunzel, and CRZ yoga have some with this criteria! I prefer Knix out of these with CRZ yoga second just to personal preference to the fit themselves, quality is good with all.) to go with knee high or over the knee socks if I’m not wearing full hose. Once I found brands for that, I built up a good supply of Sigvaris knee and over-the-knee 30-40mmHg options, but some days those are difficult to put on. These calf sleeves feel just as nice and are very easy to put on compared to socks. They support well and feel equivalent to my Sigvaris. The black color is nice and opaque. They stretch fine over my heels and then support well without pinching anywhere. I paired mine with SB Sox compression athletic ankle socks, which provide 15-20mmHG on the foot and ankle. I sized down on my socks (size 9 women’s shoe should be medium and I chose small) and they compress perfectly in conjunction with these sleeves and my shorts.

I haven't had a lot of time with these sleeves yet, but have logged a couple of runs so far. Over the past couple of months I have been battling with shin splint pain. Stretching, exercises and icing have helped to an extent. These compression sleeves haven't "cured" my shin splint problem (that's a work in progress still), but they definitely help alleviate the pain associated with shin splints. I can finally run relatively pain-free now, whereas before I would have to stop my runs short. It will be interesting to see how well these do in the long-term, and if they truly do eventually help my shin splints go away entirely. But for now, I'm taking it. They help, and that's definitely what I bought them for! A couple of other notes: The quality seems very nice. I like the fabric - it doesn't irritate or rub on the skin. They also stay in place; I don't have a problem with them sliding up or down my legs. Once on, they seem to disappear. I forget I am wearing them.

This item has been a God-send. For a while I had a lot of knee issues, specifically my right knee and both calves and shins. I had bad shin splints before a 5k last month, a few weeks before that run. I ordered these sleeves a week or so before the run, but unfortunately they arrived after I ran. But that was ok. After my run and in the days to follow, my shins didn't hurt but my calves were very sore and tight. I didn't know when I'd be able to run again. I ordered these sleeves specifically because they said they'd relieve sore calves and stop the shin splints. Verdict: They did just that. I haven't had any need pain in my knees at all since these sleeves arrived last month and since I immediately started using them. I've used them anytime I've gone running, and while a lack of endurance has stopped me from running very far like I used to on a regular basis right now, I've been able to run more and run more without stopping a lot because of these sleeves. I haven't had any tight calves or shin splints, any pain at all, before, during, or after any run. They've been great so far. I thought maybe it was my shoes that have been the cause of my knee issues, and while that still could be the case, I've still worn them for shorter runs along with the Compression Z calf compression sleeves and I haven't had a single issue at all so far (knock on wood). They've been great and the answer I needed for my calves and shins. I plan on wearing them in my training for a 5k in early June and during that run. I recommend these to anyone suffering from sore knees, sore calves, and if you have shin splints because they've stopped the pain. Not just during a run and after, but the days to follow after a run as well. Great product.

These are no where true to size... I ordered the largest size you can get and they barely fit on my firearms and I'm not a big gal... I bought them for my autistic grandson for when I was bitten by A brown recluse to help him leave the bandages alone, well so much for that, the were tiny... What a waste of money...

Everything was great. Only problem is I bought the medium size and don't feel so tight as I thought. So be careful with sizes as being close to the limit might be tricky.