Too loose and they don't provide enough compression and slide down on the trail. Too tight and they're uncomfortable and impossible to put on. Also, make sure you measure your calves for proper sizing. Coolness: No they don't keep you cool, but the Team Salomon guys looked pretty darn cool in their Salomon EXO III calf sleeves.Ī couple of tips before you make a purchase: Don't buy white (see item #3).Warmth: Allows you to wear shorts on those iffy days when you'd reluctantly wear tights.The ESS thigh Sleeves utilize medical grade compression help promote proper circulation. Dirt: Collects on your sleeves and not on your legs. Running and jumping put a lot of stress on the hamstrings and quads.I'm guessing spending 24 hours on the trail for a 100-mile ultra counts. Swelling: Compression technology has been proven to limit swelling, especially in people who spend all day on their feet.Compression technology helps stabilize and support the quad and hamstring muscles, as well as improve circulation. To aid in pain relief, the thigh sleeve is ideal to help recover from a quad injury or hamstring injury.
Protection: They protect your legs from small scratches, abrasions and nasty things like poison ivy on the trail. Flexible hamstring wrap surrounds your thigh providing comfort for sore muscles and support for injury protection. This compression thigh sleeve may be used during training, activity, and for muscle recovery.If you're not quite ready to shell out the average $40 to $60 cost for calf sleeves, I've come up with a few other justifications to rationalize the purchase that don't depend on science.
My legs feel fresher during and after my long runs, and whatever the reason, I'll take it.
The people who study their effectiveness? Not so much.Įven though some reports show the benefits may be more in my head than my legs, I've been wearing compression calf sleeves for the past month. The makers of the expensive products tout the performance benefits of compression technology, but in terms of science, compression calf sleeves are kind of like ice baths. A few other runners sported the colorful Zensah sleeves. Highest quality materials provide maximum stability and non-slip. CEP’s Run Tall Compression Socks 4.0 incorporate all the benefits of our best-selling 3.0 Tall Compression Socks, but with even more technological advances to help you elevate your performance. Ideal for who often use your legs a lot or exercise regularly. Team Salomon not only raced in the stylish black-and-silver-patterned sleeves, but relaxed and recovered in them, too. Seamlessly knit structure for exact fit and wide thigh band comfort. Now compression technology is hitting the roads and the dirt as compression calf sleeves were all the rage at this year's Gore-Tex TransRockies Run. Whether a runner using the thigh sleeve for hamstring support or a cyclist using the thigh sleeve for improved muscle recovery, all athletes are able to benefit from the Zensah Compression Thigh Sleeve.Maybe that's why trail runners have been a little slower to adopt the look. The thigh sleeve features advanced compression technology that helps to improve circulation, decreasing muscle recovery time. The compression thigh sleeve may also be used under hard thigh braces and supports for added comfort. The Zensah Thigh Compression Sleeve helps to provide stabilization and support to the upper leg in the quad and hamstring area. The compression technology in the thigh sleeve also helps to reduce muscle vibration and prevent microtears of the muscle. It is also antimicrobial and moisture wicking, meaning it will stay light and dry.Īt the top of the thigh sleeve, gripper dots on the inside of the thigh sleeve prevent it from slipping and ensures it stays in place.
The thigh compression sleeve is lightweight, offering the optimal blend of support while still providing a full range of motion. The Zensah Thigh Compression Sleeve helps to provide stabilization and support to the upper leg in the quad and hamstring area.