Calf sleeves are wonderful things, with their ability to support and reduce the possibility of injuries to the shins and calf muscles from longer running. While I would eschew them in my collegiate days, though they were not available to my knowledge at that time, my older self became a big fan. In my runs for each of the Marathon Majors, and every long run in preparation (typically those longer than 10 miles, or when those twinges reared their heads), the support and protection from compression was a life saver. These still provide the same targeted support as they have since Zensah’s introduction in 2004, and have been a part of my recovery strategy since that time. I used them in each of my marathons in the Abbott Marathon Majors® series, as well as my qualifying marathon here in California.
Sizes: XS-XL
Price: $40