Juan
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
Too small
MadeOfThoughtsAndStardust
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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.
pvb
Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2018
I am happy with it
Haris Lalatsis
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2017
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.
SummerIsles
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2015
I purchased these sleeves because I was experiencing leg pain while walking. I have been using them all week around the house but today was the first day that I used them during my high intensity walk. They worked. I didn't experience any of the usual pain in my left shin and overall they felt pretty good. I didn't really measure my calf when I purchased them but I did look at the height chart before I ordered them in large. It's not too tight and not too loose that they would fall off. However, I do wonder if I should have purchased the medium for a more snug feeling on my leg but since I had no pain, I'm going to assume that this size is just fine. I may purchase a pair of the medium any way just to see how they feel. I bought mine in orange and I like the color. It looks exactly as it does in the picture. I was worried about sweating in them during walking but they seemed to breathe and they weren't sweaty when I removed them.I should note that with the sleeves not being overally tight, they should be great to maintain circulation on long flights. I have seen some of the compression tights that my mother uses for circulation and they're almost too tight. She had to take them all in flight to Europe. I imagine that the size I have would allow me to sit on a long flight without pulling them off because they're too tight. So there's another thing to consider.If you're a serious runner, I don't know much about these sleeves in whether or not they would help you but for a person that experiences shin pain while walking, I will definitely say that I have had a positive experience with them.
Joe Aman
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
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.