Women’s Calf Compression Sleeves - CEP Running Calf Sleeves 2.0 for Performance

I love my CEP products

After getting a partial tear in my calf muscle while bowling (Yeah, I know... Bowling?!?), my Orthopedic surgeon recommend these for me to wear from now on when bowling to help prevent a repeat injury. I have been wearing one on my calf for three months now each time I bowl and I am extremely satisfied with the fit and comfort. Although they say left and right on them, I only need to wear one on my left calf, so I basically got two that I can rotate out. These are a bit more expensive but still a good price, especially if they help prevent a repeat injury. In my case, I will gladly pay more for a better quality compression sleeve than risk a repeat injury. My only recommendation, If your size is at the upper end of one size, go up to the next size as they are tight around the ankles.

I bought these about a month or more back and decided to give them a tryout before reviewing them. I suffer from severe shin splints brought on by magnesium deficiency and lactic acidosis, and at the time, lived a sedentary lifestyle being a revenue auditor that home school's my son. I bought the CEP Women's Size IV (size 4) for $35 because those are what is supposed to fit my 17" round calves with a compression listed of 20-30mmHg. I also ordered the much cheaper ($12.99 per pair) Physix Gear Sport L/XL rated for calves 14-19 inches around with a compression of 15-20mmHg. Here is what I have to say:I like my CEP model a lot, they are easier to get on, fit well, and do hold the muscles in my legs comfortably and have worked to help eliminate my shin splints and muscle cramps. My two complaints are that #1, they are a little short by about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (and my legs measure 11.5 inches from just below my knee to top of my ankle) and the compression isn't as tight as I'd have figured for a 20-30mmHg. They FIT, and are not super, cut the circulation off tight around the calf/knee and ankle.I do tend to wear them more often (four days out of five), though because of my general complaints about the Physix Gear model. The fabric is a bit thinner with these, especially with the bit of stretching I do with them, but it is a good, quality material that looks like it is going to stand up well to time. I have not washed them yet and most definitely do NOT plan to wash in hot water or dry in dryer.I WOULD like the Physix Gear model better because overall, the compression, even though rated 15-20mmHg, is tighter and more comfortable on my muscles and shins for the aches/pains that I have. The material is a bit thicker and looks like, even though over half the price, will hold up a bit better than the CEP model. My complaints about the Physix gear are the following: Ankle band/opening is FAR TOO TIGHT. It is seriously difficult to get them around your ankles, and once you get them on, after wearing for 12-15 hours, are extremely hard to pull off your legs. They are also about 1/2 inch too long for my 11.5 inch long calves and have bunches/wrinkles along the leg. I choose to bunch them along my leg so as not to put added pressure on the calf or ankle band. I did discuss the matter with the co-founder/owner and his customer service skills are a bit lacking, but he DID give me a 50% refund on them, as I did keep them, and I do wear them, but kept them for my husband to wear on his job as a deli cook and on his feet all day. I will wear them about three days per week myself and have since changed jobs to slot machine technician and am now on my feet for 8 hours per day, and walk up to five of those. They do sweat your legs a little being a thicker fabric, but nothing horrible. BOTH pairs will sweat your legs a little when wearing all day long under thick black Dickies work pants.Which would I recommend?? Either. I have my issues with the CEP being shorter and the price for them at $35, but they are, in my opinion worth the money and I do NOT regret buying them. The Physix Gear would be my 'Go To" compression sleeve with the fit, material and overall presentation/effectiveness of the sleeve. But there are my issues with the Physix Gear and that super tight ankle hurts like hell after wearing for 12-15 hours in a day, and having to get your 12 y/o son or hubby to pull them off at the end of the day is a pain. But for $12.99, they are worth what you pay for them, and do work well. It depends on what you're willing to deal with on issues and your budget. My next pair will be the Zenzha.If you're like me, this about the 100th review you've read (tho I only read the ones that were two stars or below to see what people hated about them and why NOT to buy them before I spent my money.) I received ZERO credit for this review in any way and this is my honest opinion. I hope it helps.

Good product

You may find cheaper but you won't find better. I have worn these 3-4 x a week Nordic skiing this winter to help with peroneal tendonitis. They have out performed the three other pair that I own in every way. These have the right amoy of support without cutting off circulation. In particular the cuff around the ankle. It doesn't dig in even after hours of wear. If you are on the fence don't hesitate.My husband has a pair that he has used for years with little to no wear and tear. I was them in a laundry bag and hang dry. You get what you pay for.

After years of running, HIIT and bicycling, my lower legs are shot. I stretched. I balanced out the muscles with weight training, lost weight, etc. All of them helped, but nothing completely got rid of the ache. My runner friend suggested compression sleeves.I tried a few of the less expensive calf sleeves for sale here at Amazon and other online retailers - the ones that are just stretchy polyester/nylon with elastic on each end. They all got returned or donated. The CEP sleeves arrived today. I have 17.5 inch calves and, although I was on the larger end of the sizing spectrum, ordered the size IV because they didn't have a larger size available. The sizing chart suggests these fit people with 15-17.5 in calves. These would probably fit someone with a 16-16.5 in calf comfortably. For me and my 17.5 in calves? They are tight. Really tight. They're quite difficult to get on and off. My mom came into the room when I was struggling with getting them over my feet and un-bunched from my ankle and started giggling at my struggle (btw, thanks mom). But once they're on and situated - immediate relief. Immediate!Now, are these sleeves going to cure ever running ailment you suffer? No. Are they going to fix the muscular imbalances that you get from not training properly? No, unlikely. But will the pressure they create help alleviate some of the duller pain? In my experience, yes.

I bought these for my wife. she uses them under her pants suits for work, as she sits at her desk most of the day.She can wear regular women's shoes with open toes with these sleeves.

Really like these compression sleeves - but they are a bit too tight around the ankles and cause discomfort. Although I got the right size for me, based on measurement/sizing chart, I will likely reorder in the next size up. It's a bit TOO tight for me. I also warn that if you're needing these for overall circulation health - invest in one with open toes or covered toes - because this will not compress your feet being cut off at ankles - and I found that it was counterproductive... feels like circulation is cut off from my feet.

La talla que pedí me quedó perfecta, dan buena referencia para que puedas medirla y la calidad es buena.

These compression sleeves are very high quality, They do not lose compression when worn repeatedly and are highly breathable too. They helped with my shin splints and my post run recovery. They were the brand recommended by an elite runner friend. He was right.

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High quality product

Excelente producto, me ha ayudado mucho cuando voy a realizar mucha actividad física (correr, basquet), y con los también con el dolor de shin-splits