![]() Though Zensah recommends machine washing cold and tumble drying, I'm not sophisticated enough to separate my laundry so I washed and dried the sleeves with my other clothes on medium heat. ![]() The pair I tested didn't get any holes, loose threads, or fade. The leg sleeves appear to be quite durable. I appreciated that the sleeves allowed me to wear whatever socks I wanted. Compression socks are usually thicker and made of other materials. Consequently, I always wear thin socks made of a cotton/polyester/spandex blend. I like wearing compression leg sleeves rather than compression socks during competition because any slight difference in how my skates fit can lead to blisters and affect my ability to make micro adjustments in my movements. My background in science won't allow me to say these performances were the product of the leg sleeves, but they may have helped. In roller derby, I wore them in my first bout back after a knee injury and performed well enough to receive a player of the game award. During one cycling workout, I set a personal best one-mile split time. I wore the leg sleeves while cycling and during roller derby bouts. Like any good compression wear, it took a little bit of elbow grease to get the sleeves on, but they would stay in place. It hugged my calf snuggly and provided compression from just above the ankles to just below the knee. How the compression leg sleeves performed And, when you order these sleeves from Amazon, you can return them for free within 30 days of your purchase. The raised "micro-ribbing" targets and stabilizes the calf muscles. The sleeves provide graduated compression - they're tighter at the bottom than at the top. And, in my experience, the sleeves delivered on all of these claims. This "Zensah Fabric" is designed to regulate your temperature, keep away odors, and wick moisture. The sleeves I tested are 90% nylon and 10% spandex. The materials vary drastically depending on whether you choose a solid color or heather color. They sent me black, which isn't exciting but goes well with just about any outfit. Fortunately, Zensah currently offers 42 different style options, including neon pink, navy, white, and a fun beer mug pattern. It's important to choose compression wear that looks good and fits your style so that you will be motivated to wear it. These sleeves are 11" long, while the other two sizes are 9.5" long. Thanks to a lifetime of leg days, I have 17" calves and chose the Large/Extra-Large. And, Large/Extra-Large is designed for calves between 15" and 18.5" round. Extra-Small/Small is meant for calves 9.5" to 12.5" in circumference. Zensah offers three sizes of leg sleeves based on the circumference of your calf at its thickest point while at rest. ![]() My first experiences with the Zensah Compression Leg Sleeves ![]() Below, I will look at what style options are available, how they performed, and whether you should consider picking up a pair. As an athlete, I own several compression leg sleeves and socks because they feel good on my sore muscles.Īfter I wrote a guide exploring the best compression socks, Zensah, a Florida-based company founded in 2004, sent me their compression leg sleeves for free to test out. Frequent travelers, nurses, servers, pregnant women, and athletes are some of the main consumers snatching this tight-fitting legwear off the shelves. If you answered yes to any of these questions, then compression socks and sleeves were made for you. Are you on your feet all day? Do you suffer from lower leg soreness? Are you prone to lower leg injuries?
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