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| May 28, 2013 CanOcorn 12 posts | Anyone used or tried compression socks ? Saw them recently and was wondering if there was any reviews on them ? Thanks !! |
| May 28, 2013 Fred S Men's 85 297 posts | I use them. IMO not worth the extra money as they never lasted. I have neuropathy in my feet and legs and have bought diabetic and regular compression socks. The work fine at the beginning but slowly unravel with use. Last time I sent them back under warranty and never hear nothing |
| May 28, 2013 dand Men's 75 30 posts | I have used smooth toe compression socks for the past 2 years. Think they are great. My legs are no longer as tired or achy after playing 3 games or more in a day. After 2 years, the compression is still there. They are not cheap but to me worth the price. |
| May 28, 2013 Fred S Men's 85 297 posts | Dand: You must of got a better batch than I did. I tried them twice and both times they didn't last year. So much for the warranty also. Sent back by last 3 pairs within 6 months and never heard a word from them |
| May 28, 2013 surf88 Men's 65 1000 posts | I got my first pair a month ago. When I leave high elevation to play ball in lower elevation locales, my ankles swell. The doctor told me the compression socks will help to alleviate that. I wear them when I travel by air and when I play ball away from home. |
| May 28, 2013 HJ Men's 70 481 posts | I use them and like them but have not found any research. The compression is measured by a number. It is critical that the ankle compression be higher than the calf compression to drive the blood out of the lower leg. The strongest for diabetics are rated 20 to 30. I bought 2 pairs from Rawlings designed for baseball rated at 15 to 20 although the site doesn't say that and the rep couldn't answer my question. I know the rating based on the packaging. Although it is subjective, I think I get less swelling and faster recovery, but it might all be in my head. I also wear compression shorts (Bike 7625) and wear compression tops after I play and think they help. Besides socks you can buy compression calf sleeves which are like elbow sleeves. If interested I suggest you call Alan who posts here because I know he sells his favored brand and is far more knowledgeable than I. He is a triathlete besides being a softball guru and the triathletes all use compression wear. |
| May 29, 2013 Michigan Vet Men's 65 255 posts | I had a blood clot in my right thigh (Calf swelled). Was told to use compression socks when I play. I bought Miken's VO2FX compression socks. They are expensive, around $40 a pair! I got mine for $20 on Amazon. I love them! They are very comfortable and seem to help my legs during tournaments. Would recommend them to anyone with leg problems. |
| May 29, 2013 Fred S Men's 85 297 posts | Tri18: I will check with you sometime this week and maybe try what you have. You haven't steered me wrong yet. |
| May 29, 2013 HJ Men's 70 481 posts | The same company makes Miken Rawlings and Worth and all 3 sell compression socks from VO2FX which is probably a related company. The ones from Miken which I saw online at Amazon were clearly marked 20 to 30 which will supply diabetic grade compression. I believe all have a 2-year warranty and you register them online which I did. The have a lot of CoolMax in them and I have found them not to be hot and they are also advertised to provide abrasion resistance. |
| May 29, 2013 SALSAKID49 Men's 60 161 posts | I've using the Phiten model compression socks for 2 years now..no problems with them.. the key is to never place them in the dryer, as this causes them to break-down quicker... http://www.phitenusa.com/p-34-titanium-sport-socks-knee-high-made-in-japan.aspx |
| May 29, 2013 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | i use under armour socks and like them.....and can get them in many different colors.... |
| May 29, 2013 HJ Men's 70 481 posts | Salsa, I checked the phiten site you referenced. They may be wonderful socks, but they are not compression socks. They do sell a compression elbow and upper arm sleeve, designated as such. |
| May 30, 2013 SALSAKID49 Men's 60 161 posts | MD, I bought the UA socks and they did not go all the way past my calf muscle :( HJ, to me they feel and work as compression and it has the titanium material to relive soreness, they also have a sleeve that is only directly made for the calf muscles;) not sure what folks here are looking for, but found this link.. :) http://www.compressionsale.com/mens-styles/ |
| May 30, 2013 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | skid49....what socks did you get....all mine are at least knee hi(as i put my evo shin guards in there)....i also didn't care if they were the soccer or football ones along with baseball/softball.....all were knee hi....tho UA's are not comp socks,they help me....those phiten's might something for me to check into tho..... |
| May 31, 2013 mad dog Men's 65 4191 posts | thanks alan....at this time i have way to many socks,and momma might have something to say about more socks....LOL......i will go look tho,thanks...... |
| June 1, 2013 SALSAKID49 Men's 60 161 posts | MD, I use these socks... $15.00 http://www.phitenusa.com/p-34-titanium-sport-socks-knee-high-made-in-japan.aspx |
