Another ? in the never ending stream of ? from me...

[pixy0stix]

Compression socks - What distance should I be running before I look into getting a pair? I don't want to jump the gun, but I also don't want to be missing something awesome.

[grk2012]

If your legs get fatigued after any distance, I wouldn't laugh at you for owning a pair. Personally, I find they feel most awesome on runs of 10+ miles. That's not to say I haven't worn them other times, though. I usually wear them when we fly.

[katietornado]

Eh I dunno.

running.competitor.com/2012/12/shoes-and-gear/do-compression-socks-really-work_62611

They're awfully expensive for something that's not proven to work.

[jordylee]

I used them after long runs of 15+ miles when I had a job where I had to stand on my feet all day and work crazy long shifts. They really helped with swelling in my feet and general achy-ness. I haven't worn mine in a long time since I have a sitting job now. If they're in the budget, you're having problems, etc... go for it. They definitely aren't a must though.

[Susie]

I have a pair that I used after long runs training for my half this spring. I also wore them on an international flight when I had a race 2 days later.

They might've helped some, not sure. Hard to measure, you know?

[ebeth]

I put on a pair after a particularly nasty tempo run last night. total distance was just over 6.

my shins were feeling a little splinty so I rubbed some arnica flora on them and compression socked up. legs are feeling fine this morning. so good that I'm all 'ebeth you were not running fast enough last night'.

[breezy8407]

I have some calf sleeves that I wear after 10+ mile runs. I seem to feel better with them than without. I don't wear them during the run though.

[libbygrl109]

I've been having calf/shin issues for the last week. After a painful run Thursday, I got a pair on Friday, wore them most of Friday night, and felt much better. Wore them on a 4 mi run yesterday. Calf tightness, but no shin pain.

[osulori]

I've used them after long runs (9+ miles) and particularly difficult speed workouts (7-8 miles) and my legs have definitely recovered better with them. I'm about to start busting them out in the evenings in the hopes of diminishing foot/ankle swelling.

[pixy0stix]

I'm not reaching near that mileage (almost, but not quite at 4 miles today), so I'll hold off but keep an eye out for deals. Thanks ladies!

[secretlyevil]

pixy0stix - procompression has 40% off coupons on the regular. I've been wearing my socks every night since I officially knew about the shin splint. It was suggested to me that I get some sleeves to wear while running until I'm "completely" healed. I'm still pretty indecisive about that one.

I have noticed that when wearing my compression capris for a race, I'm not as stiff/sore later. Again, I also noticed that when I wear my compression socks immediately after a half, the next day I'm not as stiff/sore. Is it all in the head? Who knows, but if it works, it works.

[archaeominx]

I've only used mine (sleeves, not socks) for runs longer than 10, or to wear after if my shins are aching/lower leg in general is sore. Even then, I don't wear them on every long run. I think you can go either way with them, some people love them, some don't see the difference with or without.

[pixy0stix]

Thanks for the tip, secretlyevil! You read my blog post, so you know that I'm loving accumulating all this gear.

[secretlyevil]

Oh and I tried wearing the socks when I ran - hated it. Might be different with sleeves. My feet were all, "WTF - where are the Thurlos?"

[aurora]

I rarely wear mine, but I only (actually or by imagination) notice a difference when I'm running more than 9-10 miles anyway. So, I agree you have time to look for good sales.

[secretlyevil]

Jun 12, 2013 11:15:38 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Thanks for the tip, secretlyevil! You read my blog post, so you know that I'm loving accumulating all this gear.

I noticed you missed one very important piece of gear - a pixy band!

[Deleted]

I use them for any run over 8 miles. And they do help my legs from swelling.

[ebeth]

Jun 12, 2013 11:02:10 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

I'm not reaching near that mileage (almost, but not quite at 4 miles today), so I'll hold off but keep an eye out for deals. Thanks ladies!

I don't think you need to hit a certain mileage. I use my compression socks soley for recovery. I wear mine after almost all my long runs, but I'll also wear them if my shins or calves are exceptionally sore or if I do a workout that I know is going to make them sore. so if you're having any lower leg weirdness, it might be good to wait for a sale and get a pair. 

[tuggyruns]

I wear mine for longer runs, runs that might be tougher on my legs (i.e. all concrete) or when I have shin soreness. I actually have had a bit of shin soreness I am working through now and I popped them on for a short run the other day and felt much better. Feeling better is likely attributed to a lot of things, but I like the support.

I run in them and leave them on for about an hour after the run (or as long as I can stand my stinky self in this 95 degree weather and 100% humidity). Also for what it's worth. I have had two brands of socks (CEP and Pro Compression) and used the zensah sleeves. The sleeves were ok although I REALLY didn't like running in them, and I LOVE the CEP socks. I find that for me, the ProCompression streched out much more quickly and didn't have enough support in the places I needed it.

[naldridge]

I don't run often but I looove my CEP sleeves. They are bright orange, so I feel like a badass in them but they really help when I have sore shins or tired legs or when we travel and sit a lot. They are also a fun layer under regular pants when it's cold and no one knows I'm wearing them. Sort of like insanely unsexy lingerie.

[secretlyevil]

Jun 12, 2013 18:47:25 GMT -5 naldridge said:

Sort of like insanely unsexy lingerie.

Lmao! H just gave me the look as I was Loling.

This wins the interwebz today.

[skwcm80]

I bought them to wear for 8+ mile runs, but I findthem to be more useful to wear after a run. . I recently wore them on a run because my right calf was a little sore, and doing that work really well for me. I have the Procompression socks based on recommendations from some of the ladies here.

[pixy0stix]

Does it matter when I wear them after a run? I run in the morning, then get ready for work and go. The only time I'd have to wear them would be when I get back home in the evening.

[secretlyevil]

what, you don't think neon compression socks goes with your office' dress code?

[sadlebred]

Jun 12, 2013 10:04:03 GMT -5 katietornado said:

Eh I dunno.

running.competitor.com/2012/12/shoes-and-gear/do-compression-socks-really-work_62611

They're awfully expensive for something that's not proven to work.

I'm with katietornado on this. Everything I've read says that if YOU think they work, they will work. If you don't think they work, they won't work. There isn't any conclusive evidence that compression socks work or not. I can't wear them b/c they make my feet cramp. Having said that, I wear compression sleeves on my legs when I fly (on a plane/traveling). I feel like it helps them not to be so dead on the first ride or two after a flight.

[pixy0stix]

Jun 13, 2013 7:51:20 GMT -5 secretlyevil said:

what, you don't think neon compression socks goes with your office' dress code?

We don't have a dress code, per say, BUT I'd rather not have to explain them all day.