Friday, June 6, 2014

Pro Compression Sock Review and GIVEAWAY!!!

Several weeks ago I was given the opportunity to try out Pro Compression socks. I have wanted to try theses for a while but was always afraid they would be super uncomfortable or restraining on my legs and calves so when Pro compression extended this offer to me I was all over it and couldn't wait to try these out!

As some of you may know compression socks can be worn during and after a workout. They speed up recovery and enhance performance. Who doesn't want that right!

A little about the sizing they come in XS, S/M and L/XL. I recieved a pair of the S/M and they fit great! I wear a size 8.5 shoe so I was right in the middle of the S/M size. Below is a size chart.

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I found the size to be just a tiny bit big on me but the XS would have been too small. I have pretty short legs so the biggest concern was how long they were but they felt great. I will say I was nervous that they were going to be incredibly hard to get on. I have heard stories of it taking up to ten minutes to get your socks on and to me that sounds insane and like something I DO NOT want to be part of. Not to mention that has to be wicked comfortable right?! If it takes that long it must be incredibly tight which sounds AWFUL! Pro Compression socks are not like that at all. I literally pulled them on like a sock,maybe took a little more effort but nothing serious. I didn't have a workout before my workout putting these socks on that's for sure! The material of these socks is awesome as well. They are smooth and soft and feel great on your feet! I have also washed them and hung dried them and also by mistake thrown them in the dryer and both ways they came out fine and didn't shrink at all when put in the dryer.

As for the colors of these socks you can pretty much get them in any color and pattern. I got marathon pink of course and I love them. I also bought the Ragnar ones during Ragnar Cape Cod which are pink but hey I can't get enough! They also make sleeves too if you don't want the full sock. You may have a lucky pair of socks you need to wear so don't worry you can still wear them and get the sleeve.

Moving right along to performance,The first time I wore them I felt great and had an amazing run. My legs didn't feel tired and my calves didn't feel constricted like I thought. I was hooked. Since them I have been wearing them off and on and still love them! I like them when it is kind of cold but you want to wear shorts and not capri's too because they really do keep your legs warm. I have worn them for short three mile runs and longer nine mile runs and they are equally great each time.



All in all I highly recommend them for all runners. My mom finally bought a pair and will not run with out them now. I haven't worn them yet for recovery but might try that out this weekend as I have back to back races in the same day! YIKES! But I will let you know how that goes!

Pro compression has been nice enough to let one of my readers win a pair for themselves! Enter to win below!!!!! Also go check out their website they have lots of choices for compression socks!


"Disclaimer: I was provided a pair of Pro Compression socks to review however all opinions are my own"

31 comments:

  1. love compression socks, but haven't tried this brand yet!

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  2. My wife would love these!

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  3. I'm running a half on the 4th of July and would love some patriotic-themed compression socks. I know they made some red,white and blue striped socks last year that would be perfect ;)

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  4. Gosh there are so many choices! White I think!

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  5. I'm torn between maybe neon yellow or powder blue.

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  6. Marathon Lime would go great with my next race costume! Love Pro Compression!

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  7. The argyle ones are cool!

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  8. I'd like the low trainers in black!

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  9. I would love to win PURPLE!

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  10. Any bright color will do; I do love purple! Thanks for the opportunity! I am prone to cramping, so I have been wanting to try a pair. Hope I win! : )

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  11. I would probably pick blue, its my fav color and I have no blue running socks!

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  12. I'd like the neon yellow ones. I love wearing bright workout clothing.

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  13. Orange or pink, to go with my new shoes!

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  14. Neon green looks good or purple. Too many choices :-)

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  15. Love procompression! I want to get a pair of orange marathon socks!

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  16. Love Pro Compression socks. I would like marathon white red and blue socks!

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  17. I would like something bright...why not? :)

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  18. I love compression socks! I would love a pair of the marathon purple or powder blue.

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  19. I have some already and love them. I think I need a blue pair or pink pair!

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  20. I would love a pair of hot pink ones!!

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  21. I think I would choose the bright pretty blue!

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  22. I'd totally go with the neon pink and yellow starts!

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  23. I love the marathon neon green and pink!

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