Disclaimer: I received the 2XU Vectr Socks and Performance Run Calf Sleeves to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador) and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews.
SOCKS! I am proud to say I’ve added a new pair to my collection. This time, they are 2XU’s Vectr sock coupled with their Calf Sleeve. I was given these to try out, thanks to BibRave.
The Vectr sock: I’m a runner who often takes my socks off after a long run to find blisters on the bottom of my arch. It doesn’t matter what kind of shoes I’m running in, it just always somehow happens! The Vectr socks promised to not only prevent that, but also offer the benefits that compression gives, too. I really liked these socks! I noticed right away that they were snug, but that is what compression is! They help with blood flow, which is obviously pretty important in a runner’s foot! The other effect of the tightness meant they didn’t slip around, keeping me blister-free.
The bottom line: throw away your cheap generic brand socks (ESPECIALLY if they’re cotton- but don’t even get me started on cotton!) and give these a try. I found them comfortable, true-to-size, and truly built for runners.
The bottom line: throw away your cheap generic brand socks (ESPECIALLY if they’re cotton- but don’t even get me started on cotton!) and give these a try. I found them comfortable, true-to-size, and truly built for runners.
The Performance Run Compression Sleeve: After trying out compression for the first time earlier this year with 2XU’s Hypotik tights, I was excited to see what calf sleeves would be like. The first time putting them on had some trial and error. They are VERY tight, and getting them over my foot past my heel took some practice. They also DO have a front and back and it’s important to wear them the correct way, I’m told. My first run in these was a 5 mile moderately-paced run. They felt weird (remember, first time!) and I actually didn’t like them. They really do help with blood flow and keeping the lactic acid from building up. But I had to get used to the tightness. I decided to try them out on a speed workout I had planned with my racing team. This is when their benefits really seemed much more clear. I really felt like I was ready to go harder and longer in the workout without getting the ‘heavy leg’ feeling. After the workout, I kept the sleeves on for my 30 minute commute. When I got home and took off the tights, my legs didn’t feel as tired as they normally would have.
I’ve since worn them quite a few times on varied types of runs, and really have come to like them a lot. I guess the tight feeling of compression just took some getting used to for me!
The bottom line: I would very strongly recommend these tights. They are of great quality and the benefits of compression to runners cannot be ignored. As I mentioned above, they did take me some getting used to, as compression is very TIGHT! Having said that, compression probably isn’t for everyone, but I always tell runners to do what feels right for them to keep them happy, healthy, and injury-free.
I’ve since worn them quite a few times on varied types of runs, and really have come to like them a lot. I guess the tight feeling of compression just took some getting used to for me!
The bottom line: I would very strongly recommend these tights. They are of great quality and the benefits of compression to runners cannot be ignored. As I mentioned above, they did take me some getting used to, as compression is very TIGHT! Having said that, compression probably isn’t for everyone, but I always tell runners to do what feels right for them to keep them happy, healthy, and injury-free.
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