I got a pair of Nike Compression socks there recently. They are quite tight feeling (obviously!) but what's the benefit. It's said to improve recovery times of calf muscles, and help with lactic acid and all whilst running. Also, some say wear them at night to help shin splints.
Is it all a load of crap or should I give them a go? I know they're only socks but I don't want to look like a soccer player everyday
They are a waste of money. Get yourself a good pair of Gel-Nimbus and head out to the concrete.
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Where did you get them from?
just a general fitness store. they're all over ebay too
You're really a one-note song, aren't you?
Concrete Runner wrote:
They are a waste of money. Get yourself a good pair of Gel-Nimbus and head out to the concrete.
They are socks for crying out loud. you aren't gonna run any pr's because of them, there are no benefits, if you wanna look cool wearing them then go for it, but there are no real benefits other than looks. if that's what you are looking for, then go for it.
hmm they are socks but...
spikes are only shoes...
compression socks have some benefits, not sure what you are looking for, try them out. good for airplane rides too...
I am willing to try anything that Flanagan is willing to try.
Paula Radcliffe wears them, maybe there is something to it?
well the only reason im bringing it up is because Im prone to tight calves and inevitably shin splints, also, i had a stress fracture in June so I thought the could help me...?
IMHO, the "compression socks" that athletic companies are selling don't do much. They are just tighter fitting socks. Real compression socks like Paula wears are medical grade socks with graduated compression that is measured in mm/Hg.
Here is an example:
http://www.footsmart.com/P-Open-Toe-Firm-Support-Knee-Highs-60033.aspx
You can get all sorts of different levels of graduated compression. I have used the ones above or similiar ones for a few years now and find my calves and achilles feel much better at the end of 18-24 miles runs. If you have never actually tried medical grade compression socks, then you don't really know what they will do for you now do you? :)
thanks, good post. i knew of compression socks but did not know there was a difference between the Nike ones and the ones above. im just deterred by the way they're advertised for older people with blood issues...........
i dont want to do damage!
Nike compression socks are just snug fitting pretty sock. They are more for looks than function. True Compression socks, are tightest at the ankle and gradually decrease in pressure on the way up.
Notice there is no compression rate on the nike ones?
Real compression socks are available in the following compressions rates:
8-15 mmhg, 12-16 mmhg,15-20 mmhg, 20-30 mmhg, 30-40 mmhg. There are higher but thats medical grade and not available over the counter. Anyway, anything up to 15-20 you are ok wearing without consulting a doctor for unless you wanna shell out the $50 co-pay for him to say its ok. Back in the day they were for old people and looked like canvas. At this point they look like regular socks, plus some of them even have silver in them for increased odor and bacteria fighting ability. While they wont help you cut your run times in half, they will help you recover from your run quicker so you can do it again. Cramps suck! They hold everything where its supposed to be. Would you rather run in loose boxers or snugger boxer briefs?
This site has a ton of them, and they are the cheapest ones out there.
htt://www.compressionstockings.com/
I found them on Ebay too, although their product line there is much smaller.
Nike compression socks are just snug fitting pretty sock. They are more for looks than function. True Compression socks, are tightest at the ankle and gradually decrease in pressure on the way up.
Notice there is no compression rate on the nike ones?
Real compression socks are available in the following compressions rates:
8-15 mmhg, 12-16 mmhg,15-20 mmhg, 20-30 mmhg, 30-40 mmhg. There are higher but thats medical grade and not available over the counter. Anyway, anything up to 15-20 you are ok wearing without consulting a doctor for unless you wanna shell out the $50 co-pay for him to say its ok. Back in the day they were for old people and looked like canvas. At this point they look like regular socks, plus some of them even have silver in them for increased odor and bacteria fighting ability. While they wont help you cut your run times in half, they will help you recover from your run quicker so you can do it again. Cramps suck! They hold everything where its supposed to be. Would you rather run in loose boxers or snugger boxer briefs?
This site has a ton of them, and they are the cheapest ones out there.
http://www.compressionstockings.com/
I found them on Ebay too, although their product line there is much smaller.
Thanks RunninOnEmpty. I'm ordering today from compressionstockings.com
What are your opinions on Oxysox as compression socks? Are they good? Do they compare to the medical grade ones? thanks
Will compression socks help you run through a minor calf strain? Also will they help prvent future calf strains?
I was wondering the same about Oxysox, they dont have the pressure grading but seem to be pretty nice
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