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Compression Socks

  • 16-03-2010 8:45pm
    #1
    murf85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭


    Hey!

    Im a newbie to the site, but a long time reader!

    Been cycling for about a year now, mainly took it up because of a bad case of shin splints, which lasted for nearly two years so basically put my hurling career to bed!

    Was reading a cycling magazine earlier and came across an article on Compression socks and their use in the sport.

    Came back sunday after a nice 100km spin and was feeling pretty good. The last two days tho, iv been feeling kind of numb in the calves, and it hasnt really relieved itself even with plenty stretches, a feeling I would have been used to with the shin splints.

    So basically what im asking is, does anyone use these compression socks/tights for cycling? And if you do, are they any good? Was thiking of getting a pair if they might help!


Comments

  • #2
    shaungil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭shaungil


    Put something similar up myself before. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055650891

    Use the tights myself and find them great.


  • #3
    velopeloton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭velopeloton


    David Miller wore some in the tour a couple of years ago.
    David%20Millar%20%28GBr%29%20Dig%20the%20socks%20man.jpg


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,220 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    If you have a history of shin splints I would consider adjusting your bike fit rather than focusing on what you do off the bike, maybe change cleat position to deactivate your calf muscles.


  • #5
    irishmotorist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭irishmotorist


    Not necessarily very relevant, but I got the photo journal book of Lance's return to cycling for a present at Christmas. In a lot of his shots where he's in his hotel room, he's wearing these....or what appear to be these. From this, I'd gather that they're meant to be good at something.

    Sorry this isn't more useful :o


  • #6
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    irishmotorist wrote: »
    Not necessarily very relevant, but I got the photo journal book of Lance's return to cycling for a present at Christmas. In a lot of his shots where he's in his hotel room, he's wearing these....or what appear to be these.
    Indeed he does

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uJLOWB1Ff4


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  • #7
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,505 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    I bought the 2XU recovery socks, mainly to combat unsightly veins turning into anything worse. I don't notice any difference in terms of recovery, I think a pair of the leggings would be a better idea, but hopefully they will help improve venous return.


  • #8
    irishmotorist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭irishmotorist


    blorg wrote: »
    Indeed he does
    Jesus....I'd say Robin Williams is hard work! Sorry, who are you at the moment?


  • #9
    murf85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭murf85


    Cheers lad appreciate the advice...been doing a good bit of research on these but as said by some other poster, peoples opinions on them are pretty torn so still pretty unsure as to what to do. Might try them though, and hope for the best!


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