- Best overall: CEP Progressive+ Compression Run Socks 2.0.
- Best on a budget: SB Sox Lite Compression Socks.
- Best circulation support: Sockwell Elevation Graduated Compression Socks.
- Best for post-workout: Zensah Tech+ Compression Socks.
- Best for runners: Swiftkick Aspire Twelve.
Do compression socks help runners?
Prevent cramps and swelling: Compression may help reduce excess movement of your calf muscles—why tire out your legs more than you need to? Wearing a compression sock while running may help decrease the effort your legs have to put in, meaning you’ll go easier on your muscles and reduce the effects of fatigue.
Are all compression socks the same?
First, all compression socks are NOT created equal. “The quality of the material, the sizing, the durability and the amount of compression or pressure the garment provides all culminate into the final product,” explains Dr. Ichinose. “Some very economical support hose are not sized by careful measurement of your leg.
What are compression socks for running?
Runners wear compression socks as they feel that:
- They reduce swelling and lower leg tiredness on very long runs.
- They get less leg cramps.
- Recovery is quicker.
- They keep your legs warmer in cold weather.
- They add a layer of protection to your legs when trail running.