Compression socks are a trend in fitness circles. In the past month, two coaches have recommended a compression sock to me for recovery after hard workouts as well as for long plane trips to aid in circulation.
With the EX-Celerators, the socks’ fabric tube has a “graduated compression,” which uses a Lycra fabric that meets “the correct levels of compression throughout the shaft of the sock, allowing for gradually decreasing compression going up the sock,” according to the company.
Injinji (www.injinji.com) touts the compression legging as a feature to decrease swelling and add a feeling of increased energy while working out.
To me, it seemed like a slight advantage. The socks fit fine and squeezed subtly on the calves, adding a feeling of support.
Wearing the socks while running — my calves compressed, toes separated and free — I could almost see the point of spending $19 on each foot.
—Stephen Regenold writes about outdoors gear at www.gearjunkie.com.
