Compression Socks

Hi.

I have been getting a few calf problems lately and have heard compression socks may help avoid these sort of unjuries and give my lower legs a bit more support.

Has anyone else tried them and what do you think of them?

Also can i just use flight socks from somewhere like Boots or will need to get a more specialised running pair?

Thanks

Ian

http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?dt=4&UTN=114950&V=6&SP=

There is a thread on this.

Spamalot is right - there is no medical evidence at all.......

.....but they do seem to help me. I haven't used them on a long run yet, but if I wear mine for a few hours after I have no heavy legs then next day, which really used to hold back the frequency of my training. I am sceptical of the explanation given by the companies who flog them, but Iain't complaining.

I don't know of the differences between the brands - mine were 7 quid a pain from decathlon - in the 'injuries' section, near ankle and knee braces/strapping, not in the running section. They really do feel tight, unlike a few of the posh ones in Sweatshop, but I can play footy in them without a problem.

I use the Linebreak Calf Guards and would highly recommend.