Tell me about compression sleeves (for calves)

[billysgirl07]

Do you wear calf compression sleeves when you run?  For what distances?  (like if you are going more than X miles you will wear them but don't feel it is necessary for a shorter run?)  Do you feel they help during your run or aid with recovery?  How snug should they be?  With sizing, if you fit in the top of the range they give, do you go with that size or with the next size up?

I have a pair and I wore them for the first time on my long(ish) run this past weekend.  I think they helped, my calves didn't feel as tight afterwards. 

I guess I am just looking for others opinions.  Sorry this is kind of ramble-y

[sassystace]

I don't wear them while I run--I don't like how they feel. I will typically wear comp sleeves after long runs or races to help with recovery.

I got mine from a LRS and they measured my calfs to find my size. They are very snug.

[gt7301b]

I wear the socks post run, I don't like the way the feel during my runs. I think they help, but I'm not really sure:p

[jene]

I like to wear them after a log run. If I am really sore, I will wear them in a recovery run. I have had the best luck with CEP

[jamalynn]

I don't wear them when I run either. I just wear them after long runs and races for recovery. It seems to help. I have CEP too!

[hannahb]

I'll wear them for recovery. Not sure if they are really helping or if it's mental but my legs feel better so I just go with it

[bella9280]

Mar 24, 2014 11:59:49 GMT -5 jamalynn said:

I don't wear them when I run either. I just wear them after long runs and races for recovery. It seems to help. I have CEP too!

Same here! They def feel soooo good to wear after!