Compression Calf sleaves

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Miss Ali Bob Mar 2012 9:14am, 28 Mar 2012 453 posts	0 Miss Ali Bob I am looking for some copmpression sleaves for my calfs. I am still getting some serious pains in my legs and thought I would invest. Does any one have any suggestions or recommendations?
Geprig Oct 2012 9:22pm, 31 Oct 2012 563 posts	0 Geprig boing
DeeGee Oct 2012 9:25pm, 31 Oct 2012 13,049 posts	0 DeeGee Got some on ebay recently. They were shit.
ogee Oct 2012 9:25pm, 31 Oct 2012 19,135 posts	0 ogee I use Compressport calf guards. You can get from here ultramarathonrunningstore.com
Geprig Oct 2012 9:29pm, 31 Oct 2012 564 posts	0 Geprig Do they help with the pain in the calves?
DeeGee Oct 2012 9:30pm, 31 Oct 2012 13,050 posts	0 DeeGee Blue top, red hat, no 58. This is less than two miles into a marathon. I'm not saying that they aren't good, but a) you need to get the sizing spot on and b) you get what you pay for.
ogee Oct 2012 9:30pm, 31 Oct 2012 19,136 posts	0 ogee Work well for me. Don't seem to work for Deegee though.
DeeGee Oct 2012 9:31pm, 31 Oct 2012 13,051 posts	0 DeeGee Ogee's Compressport are, of course, the other end of the quality/price spectrum - ie they're good, but you're paying for quality.
JohnnyO Oct 2012 9:33pm, 31 Oct 2012 14,018 posts	0 JohnnyO I have what Ogee has, and also some full length socks. I have no idea if they work, but they do keep the nettles off.
RunningInCircles Oct 2012 9:40pm, 31 Oct 2012 773 posts	0 RunningInCircles 2XU ones are a bit pants. They add a bit of warmth and protection from vegetation, but fall apart quickly.