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.

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.

I'm giving these a tentative 4 just because while I've got them on as I write this review, it's my first day with them. Like some other reviewers mentioned, I didn't buy these for runs, but because I work a deskbound job that is bad for my legs - they get stiff and sore by day end if I don't wear some kind of compression. I don't need HEAVY compression and the socks that I've tried so far have been so difficult to get on and off that the process is a huge DISincentive to even bother - but then my legs suffer when I don't. So I was searching for light compression with ease of getting in and out of them, so sleeves seemed the ticket.I was a bit concerned, based on other reviews, about sizing - I have very large calves and have had bad experiences with compression socks both being too tight AND the band at the top cutting into me. I ordered an XL honestly just hoping they'd fit. Was very pleased to find they fit nicely. The compression is light, but maybe a bit more so in that I think these may be just one size too large - but I am not ready to try the size down because of the top cuff. On the XL's I ordered the top cuff fits quite nicely - snug enough to stay put, and with the textured, wider cuff I know I will NOT have to spend my day pulling them back up. But I'm fearful that the next size down, while providing a bit better compression, would cut into my leg at the calf too much. So I might just have to live with the tradeoff. I've been deskbound today and my legs are NOT in pain, so it may be that this is adequate compression at this size. Time will tell, I'll be particularly interested to see how they perform when I'm more active, walking around, working out, etc.(Update): okay, having worn these a couple days now, they're going in a drawer and I'm reducing my rating by a star. The Good: what initially felt like compression that was too light was in fact just right. The Very Bad: while I originally bought these primarily because of the wider and textured band, which was attractive because I was tired of pulling socks up all the time, my initial fear that the band, even in an XL, would be too tight to endure for long was correct. The top band doesn't seem to match the sizing of the rest of the sock, it grows uncomfortably tight pretty quickly. I tried adjusting where it hit at the knee, tried ignoring it....couldn't. Had high hopes for these, but the tight top band is a deal breaker. Not worth returning.