2XU Unisex Compression Calf Guards Elite Mcs Comp Calf Guard (pack of 1)

Original and great product

I average 1-2 organized runs each month as well as run several times a week. I have always been plagued with shin pain and calf fatigue/tightness. Until about a year and a half ago. That is when I purchased my first pair of 2XU MCS compression sleeves, based on the recommendation at a fitness fair. I was a little hesitant at first because the price was almost double what I had paid for other calf sleeves, with which I had experienced limited results. Turned out to be the best purchase I ever made!I noticed immediate results. The difference between wearing the 2XU and the other brand was like night and day. My shin pain resolved in a matter of weeks and I found myself logging more miles with less muscle fatigue. I wear the sleeves whenever I run or cycle. In fact I wore them so much that I completely wore them out. With my previous issues resolved, I settled on a pair of CEP sleeves when I was unable to find the 2XU locally, thinking they would be good enough. Not so! Wearing the CEP after the 2XU for so long was like wearing nothing at all. My calves would fatigue and tighten quickly no matter how much warming up I did.Needless to say, I went online and bought another pair of 2XU and went on to set two new PR.I won't run in anything else ever again!

UPDATE several months later. They feel much better now. Maybe not as comfortable when the weather is really hot, but now that it's cooler outside the stockings are more comfortable and I hardly notice them.I didn't like my first pair of compression calf stockings from Running Room, found the band around the calf uncomfortable and they were too hot. These are somewhat better, definitely more comfortable overall; however, despite the description about the comfortable flatlock seams, I still find the band uncomfortable. Can't wear them for more than a couple of hours. So back to searching for a pair that works well. For such an expensive product, there's got to be something that is more comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The bright blue is cute, by the way. Doesn't go well with dresses :-).

I purchased this after soft tissue injury to my right calf, and was recommended by my physical therapist to get compression sleeves. I really like that they are very low profile, meaning there is no seam or ridge for the hem. It does not create any pressure points or leave a funny ring around your calf when you are done. Also the gold on the left shin is nice for easily identifying which leg it is for.I think it is only 4/5 stars based on the fact that the compression is noticeably looser after maybe a dozen uses. I typically wear only one when I go for shorter runs, and both for longer runs. When I wear both I can tell the right one is looser. I am not sure if this is from the material being so thin, or just faster wear out. But I hoped for a little more structural integrity based off all the science that was put into it for the muscle dampening, as well as the price for it.

Had been experiencing calf aches after speed workouts and long runs hence decided to try out compression guard to see if it helps in any way. Decided to stick with 2XU as i have been using its MCS tights for 2 years now and am happy with it. After trying it for 4 workouts, i must say that it does work as expected! Material does seem a bit thin unlike the tights version, keeping fingers crossed it will be able to last just as long.

I bought these as I kept getting calf problems when I tried to increase my running mileage. They have been spot on. I haven't had any problems since training and racing with the calf guards. They really make you feel that your calfs are being fully supported. I would highly recommend measuring both your calfs around the widest point - I only measured my right which turned out to be smaller than my left so I was lucky to get away with them fitting. But obviously it's important that they are a good fit for you to benefit from wearing the guards. I would highly recommend 2XU compression calf guards, good quality, highly effective and look pretty good too.