SKINS Unisex Essentials Compression MX Calf Tight

These, quite honestly, are 10 times the compression calf than the cheaper, ultrasonically welded version that just have skins imprinted on the side. I received them from the UK because they are hard to find in the US. I've used (and still do on occasion) 2XU, Zensah, CEP and these are by far the best. If you can stand the wait time and be patient, you'll love them. High Quality with sewn seems, fit like a champ, and stylish. I even bought a pair of their arm warmers/arm compression sleeves with the same form-factor, i.e. patterns and colors, and BOOM, same results If you look at their sizing chart and measure yourself, it is true to suggested sizes. Love them and, I believe you will too!

I had the 2xu's before this and wow what a difference! What I will say for anyone looking at these is you better have long legs, they do stretch much further down your leg than any other sleeve I've tried, and for me thats great because I'm tall and it works for me, for others it may not. I also ordered a small, the medium for me felt good but I think it could be tighter, so if the smalls prove too small I will just return them, if not back go the mediums. Oh and these were so much easier to put on and take off than the 2xu's, the material is definitely better quality compared to many others out there.

Good product but ran small, had thinner material then desired, had to return.I play basketball, runners may want a different/tighter fit and might obviously appreciate the light weight. BUT these were WAY TOO tight. I am 6'4", calves are 16.5"/42 cm which is the center of LARGE according to their sizing chart. These were hard to pull on and literally was causing my toes to tingle from lose of circulation after 5 minutes.BTW -They are good quality, look good. anyway:I wanted something more substantial/ slightly thicker material. I am looking for support but also muscle warmth. So instead of ordering the next size up, I order the " Thirty48 - "The Sock Geeks", Cp Series Calf/Shin Splint Compression". They are great, little better material, plenty of compression, and more comfortable. I was at the high end of MED and ordered LARGE, glad I did.

legs feels better after running/biking while wearing these. noticed less fatigue and lower pain in shins. have to see how it holds up for wear and tear.

I have somewhat skinny calves and was worried about finding something that would be tight enough to help with my circulation or lack there of. These fit tight even after several washes (I let mine air dry though). I loved them so much that I bought a pair for my fiance because he had shin splints from running and jumping rope at crossfit. He constantly wore them for 2 or 3 weeks and his shin splints have healed and not returned in months.

I took a part-time job that has me standing all day, and I bought a couple pairs of compression leggings to help me through it. I love leggings, but I also like wearing real pants or jeans now and then, and these little ones let me do that. They provide more pressure than the compression socks I have, and they help me last on my feet for 8 hours.

They work great. I've had no calf pain since I started wearing them. I can play basketball for hours an my legs are the only part of my body NOT aching when I'm done. I won't do anything strenuous without putting them on first.

These are nice, and I have used them for long runs. Ultimately, though, they don't really apply enough compression for skinny calves. I am keeping them for use with other items but will switch to a different brand or design for future calf sleeve purchases.