20 Best Calf Compression Sleeve For Varicose Veins (2022 Updated)

A couple years ago we started on an adventure to start running. We began with the C25k (Couch to 5K) app on our phones and it worked really really well. the only problem is that about 4 or 6 weeks in, my shins started to hurt really badly.

At first it was a dull ache during/directly after running, but I thought I was just being a wimp. It turns out this was the start of some shin splints, and I needed to act. It wasn’t until I started googling when my shins hurt so badly it was painful when walking that I found this out – shin splints are no joke!After reading multiple things, one of the best suggestions was 1- stop running for a while, and walking wasn’t a good idea either & 2- when you start back up, compression stockings are your friend 3- you most likely have junky shoes (yes even if you spent lots of money on them) OR they’re just not right for your gait.

I purchased a pair of similar compression stockings and they worked really well. This was ~3 years ago, and we’ve run on and off ever since. This year our Boston marathon qualifying race is having its 10th year anniversary for the half marathon.

When we were nearing the end of our 5K training, I specifically verbalized, “I’d do a half. there’s no way I’ll do a full. ” The prices were historically outrageous, though, so I thought I was safe. I was wrong.

Because it’s a big anniversary for the race, they discounted the bibs considerably, so here I am training again. Annnd here comes the shin splints again!I hadn’t worn the stockings in years at this point, so they were long ago misplaced.

I purchased these after 2-4 weeks of training, and they’re like heaven. We’re at 10 miles at this point, soon to be 11, and I have ZERO shin pain and it’s wonderful. I took one star off because while these are holding up moderately OK in terms of compression, after a couple uses of ~3 or 4 miles I started noticing loose threads around the top/bottom seams.

They still function, but I doubt these will last more than a season or two, which is disappointing. I don’t wash these every time, but they have handled gentle cycles when they started smelling/feeling grimey.

This said, it looks as though they give a lifetime warranty, so if they keep up their end of the bargain, this star will definitely be given back.

So I ran my first half marathon this past Sunday, and I bought these calf compression sleeves because of the great reviews. I purchased a medium, based off of the measurement chart and reviews. My calves are a little over 14 inches and the fit was perfect, wasn’t too tight and wasn’t loose at all, they stayed perfectly in place the entire race.

I usually run only 5K’s and would get shin splints and cramps in my right calf during the run. So running this long distance, I wanted to find ways to reduce pain, and getting these definitely helped 100% with the pain I would usually get in my calves.

So during the half marathon, I noticed that I did not get shin splints what so ever, AND my calf did not cramp up. I did have to stop for a few seconds to stretch my calves because I felt a little cramp coming on but it was the very upper part of my calf where the sleeve was not covering.

But I was fine, no cramps at all, unlike the times when I ran 5K’s without a compression sleeve. As I am sitting here still recovering from the run, everything else is really sore, like my thighs, buttocks, upper back, obliques, etc, my calves are a tiny bit sore, but nowhere near the soreness as the rest of my body.

It worked so well, that this is going to become a part of the items that I can’t forget to bring whenever I am doing a 5K and another half marathon! And I’m going to purchase some as gifts for my Mom, sister and a friend.

So I completely recommend these to anyone who is a runner, or has any problems with cramping, calf pain and what not. I am so thankful for these, and you will be too!.

I have huge calves for my build, in which whenever I go walking at a quick-pace, my calves tighten up like CRAZY, to the point I feel like the sheath of my calves is going to tear open, leaving my calf muscles exposed.

But, with these compression sleeves, OH MY GOD, I don’t even need to stretch when going out in the city or out in nature for a hike (not that stretching would hurt or anything). I wish I had these back in highschool when I did soccer and volleyball!On 6+mile hikes, my legs can get tired and feel weak, but luckily I had packed the sleeves in my backpack, and when I put them on, my legs no longer felt weak when standing or walking, I was able to hike A LOT more with these sleeves to aid me! Even on hot days, whether I am out and about, these sleeves are very breathable, letting air flow to my legs to keep them cool and prevent sweat from developing for a bit.

I love them so much, that I told a relative about them and I soon bought a pair for them and they really love them! I have put these sleeves through a good amount, physically and aesthetically with a lot of dirt and stretching when on my hikes.

Cleaning and drying them just like regular laundry, detergent and what not. I am VERY happy I have these, my constant calf cramping-issue has been resolved (;This sleeve is good for anyone who experiences cramps anywhere between the knee and the ankle (front and back), but also good for anyone who would like to be able to run, hike, jump or walk more.

This item is true to size, so use the sizing-chart featured in the other images of this product. So to sum it all up, these sleeves are made of great durable material, very breathable, comfortable, easy to wash, and a great value for the benefits that come with wearing them!!!.

I’ve got to come clean; The original shipment went to the wrong address and then when it did arrive a month later the order wasn’t complete. I wrote a terrible review for the compression shorts they forgot to include.

In all fairness, I shouldn’t have. The customer service at McDavid is second to NONE. They righted their wrong and have won me over with their incredible products. The calf sleeve has helped me recover sooner than I ever thought possible and the compression shorts are tremendous.

When ordering a calf sleeve, trust the sizing chart, it’s accurate!.

I have tried many different types of compression calf support (many on line, and local stores). These are absolutely one of the best if not the best. I need these for blood circulation of the lower legs.

Others were too tight at the top and at the bottom. It was a relief to remove the tight fit before the day was ended. As soon as I placed these on both lower legs, I immediately noticed a big difference in support, fit, and function.

I am very pleased with use and looks of these Deluxe Calf Support. Try them and notice the well made comfort and function.

I have a lot of miles on my tires and have started suffering from calf strains. I purchased one sleeve at first ater resting lomg enough for the strains to alleviate. When i resumed working out, the claf on which i wore the sleeve had no further issues, but the other one was tweaked again.

The sleeve is very comfortable, snug and the heat it generates definitely helps with blood flow and recovery. I have since bought another and am now training pain free. In the end that is all that matters.

Very good product in my opinion.

I’ve worn graduated compression stockings for years, for DVT, so I’m very familiar with how helpful and necessary these types of stockings are. I decided to try these calf sleeves to see whether they would work for me, as a quick on-off stocking, going to and from the pool this summer.

While I don’t wear them in the water, they are very easy to remove, as they don’t cover my feet. The fabric is strong enough to give me the compression I need and the white coIor I chose is good for summer.

I would buy them in a stronger compression if that was available. I’m very satisfied with them.

I bought 2 of the 20-30 mmHg sleeves and they aren’t made very well. The top stitching came apart on one sleeve after washing it once. The second box of sleeves was really tight. A lot more tighter than the first box.

I can’t even wear them at all. It cuts into my legs at both ends. And the stitching on one of the tight sleeves started to come apart when I put it on. I like them a whole lot more than the socks but not if they are going to fall apart the first time you put them on.

After laundering a couple of times, he found that that the band lost some elasticity and the stocking slips. I never put them in the dryer. All support stocking are hung to dry. We found some in the brand he uses daily that are footless and are much less expensive and they are holding up much better.

He needs these on a daily basis and the footless was a nice change. Just a heads up from a daily user.

Cannot rate this highly enough. I have used the same pair of lime green sleeves for 7 years and they still work as perfectly as the first time. While I am not a runner, I get shin splints often enough to use these nearly once a week.

They relieve aches immediately after putting them on. Recently, they have gotten even more use while recovering from a knee injury to help clear drainage. They compress the same while wearing them 3-5 times between washes, show no wear and tear (7 years!!), show the same vibrant color after all this time, and work whether wearing them for an hour or overnight.

I could wear them 3 days straight and not have them become uncomfortable. I have recommended these to friends, family, strangers on social media, and my physical therapist. Truly excellent design that works every time at an amazing price point.

I am training for the 3 Day walk to end breast cancer. Clocking over 300 training miles I ran into some exercise induced vasculitis. While not painful it is unsightly. So my legs needed a little help to get that blood circulating.

These work great. I got crazy pink colors of course. The images on the sight were accurate for the colors. I have used these sleeves in the past during my triathlon days as well as mountain biking. Great product!!.

I am a 17 year old tennis player and I suffer from shin splints after running track for some time in elementary school and middle school. Zensah’s product works it was very comfortable and I had no pain when running on court and no pain when I was doing I was able to move however way I wanted.

The only negative about this product I would have to to say it’s durability after being put in a washer and dryer the material would easily rip when it’s tried to be put on the calf. Other than that the product was great and I am looking forward to buying so many more products and maybe even a sponsorship.

Keep it up zensah!!!.

I bought a pair of calf sleeves after straining first one calf, then the other. I have not had any problems with either calf since. Of course, that could simply mean that the calves had fully healed, but I have had good success through the years with comparable products, so I will continue wearing them.

They are a little hard to get on and off, though.

Love these Calf Sleeves. Really helps keep me from experiencing those annoying and painful leg cramps. Great fit. Easy to order. Shipped timely.

I recently brought a pair of these miracle workers because I was having a hard time joging/running building up my endurance due to shin splints. I would constantly get a pain bulding from the middle of both my front legs spreading outwards to my calves.

Honestly I didn’t know what to do, I stretched before jogging and tried starting out slow but the paid would come back no matter what. I brought these gifts from God and I swear within the first week the pain was bareable next to gone.

I recommend this product 100% 5 stars and I will continue to do business with these guys! Thank you again!.

I was a little leery of purchasing because I’d found out about pro compression from fb and Instagram ads but I am so glad I went for it and bought some compression calf sleeves. They fit awesome. My legs weren’t achy after my shift (as a nurse) and my feet felt so much better too.

I’m used to wearing compression socks but I find my feet get sore from too much compression and I feel super hot with the full socks. I’ve been wearing the calf sleeves with ankle socks and will not being going back!.

I love the color. If I am to review the sock, and not the customer service, I will give the sock a 5 star rating. The material is on the heavy side but, had they fit, I think I would have enjoyed wearing them.

I asked for the help from the customer support team in selecting size based on the measurements required. They were wrong and I have not heard from them since asking them to honor their offer to send me another pair at 50% off for the mistake.

This is bad business and I will not shop with them again.

The Calf Sleeve gives flexibility to wear regular socks if I so choose, but I also like wearing them if just bumming about the house as I don’t usually wear socks when I’m not going to be leaving the house.

I have fairly good size calves, but these haven’t stretched out after several wearings and they compress without feeling like my muscles are getting squished. For me, these seem to be as effective as the full PRO Compression socks are.

I will be returning them as soon as I get to P. O. I tried everything to make them work, including watching videos, and the ankle area is just too tight and I hurt my hands and neck just trying to get them on.

The concept is excellent; the execution not so much. Very disappointed. Considering the cost and also having to pay shipping, I am also disappointed that I have to pay and insure them to return them.

Dearest Zensah, where were you twenty years ago at the peak of my professional NBA dance career!? Your products are gold and truly a god send. I have old dance injuries and my knees are shot. I work in a hospital and am on my feet practically 8 hours straight and right after the hospital shift, I go to job number two which is valet at the same hospital (I gotta make rent) so you can imagine the impact on my knees and shins.

The knee braces are seriously miricals and I can run like a pro for the valet shift. After trying the compression leg sleeves, my ankles and shins recover quicker and I don’t even need Motrin! I’m also not limping the next word day.

Thank you for creating your products and I am a loyal for life customer! I run into a lot of people at work with visitors and employees and the hot pink color of my knee braces get the compliments and when I tell them how awesome the support is, I’m writing down your web site for them to try your products and see for themselves.

Can’t wait for the compression leg sleeves to come out in different colors and patterns! MAHALO AND ALOHA ZENSAH.

I wore the compression ankle/calf sleeves for many months after a traumatic ankle injury to help deal with post-operative swelling. This is medical grade compression and at the time I was dealing with a lot of swelling (think cankles) and working on my feet for 12 to 24hr shifts.

This compression sleeve was amazing at dealing with an incredible amount of swelling. I am super impressed. I love the way the compression is not just in the calf muscles but also down through the foot.

Traditional athletic compression socks really lack compression going down into the foot so this was a huge plus. They are also very comfortable. Made of a nice thin material so I wouldn’t get too hot.

I am looking forward to being fully recovered so I can try these out running and biking. Hoping they help with normal athletic recovery as well as they did for my injury.

The Copper Calf Compression was recommended by my physician because, first and foremost, I am getting older; unfortunately, there is no stopping the aging process. Secondly, the veins in my calves have suffered through many years of sport skydiving and when deploying your parachute nearly 2,000 times, the opening shock, or rapid deceleration from 120mph to a vertical speed of approximately 17 feet per second in less than one second produces extreme pressure on your legs, calves, feet and all the veins within.

When your body goes through “parachute opening shock” there is a rapid deceleration from a 120MPH (Terminal Velocity) down to approximately 17 feet per second in less than one second. The rapid deceleration is such a wonderful feeling and experience, but on the flip-side the G-Forces are extreme hitting an estimated force from 3 to 6 G’s during rapid deceleration consisting of a time period that is less than one second.

There are “hard openings” and what is a typical “normal” opening. Over time, these forces have taken its’ toll. The blood rushing to my lower extremities have produced large and protruding veins and I knew I needed help from the medical community.

I have had two vein stripping surgeries, but unfortunately the veins do return. Now I wear the Copper Compression over my calves all the time even when I am in bed they are being worn. The benefit has been immediate as the compression is reducing the vein swelling and discomfort.

I noticed a change within one day; literally. I am sold on the Copper Compression Calf “sleeves. ” There is no slipping down with my having to continually pull them back up into place and much easier to put on vs.

the type covering the foot and calf. I am speaking from experience. The Copper Compression designed for the calf down to my ankles are wonderful and extremely beneficial. The customer service is outstanding.

Even when I made a size purchase error because my measurements were off, Copper Compression Customer Service replaced the wrong fit with two new correctly sized Compression Calves before I had an opportunity to return the incorrect size.

There is something to be said about Made in the USA and USA Post Sales Support. I wish to thank all involved and you know who you are. Thank You, Eric.

Excellent support, they have made a huge difference how my legs feel!! It really helps with my upper calf varicose veins. I had tried another brand and they were rough material and my veins ached by the end of the day.

Copper compression has superior, soft material that provides excellent compression. I will be ordering more and have told friends and family about them, thank you!!.

I’ve had a prior calf muscle injury which created issues with scar tissue. On occasion, I have done something that strains the calf which has weakened. When that happens, it hurts to walk. I bought one of these calf sleeves over a year ago and have used it whenever I have pain.

Wow! I always get complete relief in a day or so! I’m impressed!.

So I bought these because I hate wearing socks and thought these would be the perfect solution. The size was good, loved the vibrant pink color and the athletic style. The sleeve fit my calf just fine, and they were cute.

HOWEVER, if you need to use something for fluid retention, these will not work. My ankles were extremely puffy by the end of the day in between the sleeve and my socks.

These must be for use only when participating in active sports, only, and for removal immediately after cooling down. They were difficult to get on and after use, left deep markings in the ankle, obvious depression at knee level and swollen feet.

after one washing the reflective logo began to peel off. Measured against their provided sizing chart, my size was in the middle range for ankle and knee. I recommend calling for advice before considering purchase.

They were costly for what they are.

Yes, it’s good. I play badminton and had a ligament/tendon injury in the past. Recently, when playing badminton the calf ligament over-stretched(at that injury area) n could’t continue. A friend suggested to get these sleeves n went to search in the web and found your product.

After taking it easy for two weeks, I put on these sleeves and it was good as it held my calf firmly and could stretch easily and enjoy the game. Thank you for a great product.

I ordered these a while back for myself and my wife and have been using them regularly for the past 3 weeks. These calf compression sleeves are GREAT! I run a lot and these are great for preventing or lessoning any calf pain that you’re accustomed to from during long distances.

My wife also gets pretty bad shin splints and these have seemed to have reduced the frequency of her getting any pain from shin splints. Also I’ve found them REALLY comfortable just to wear around the house – it’s like getting some constant, relieving pressure on your lower legs.

Also, these sleeves breathe extremely well. Even when you’re sweating a lot they don’t make your legs feel clammy like you would assume, which was surprising to me.

Excellent quality for a great price. Perfect sizing. They still allow the muscles to move freely while supporting it. I recetly had a soleus strain and along with more strength straining, these calf sleeves are great for injury prevention and also helped a lot with slowly starting running again without reinjuring myself.

I have bought Four of These in the Last Time. I love the Compresson feel and the simple Design With the Danish Flag. The only slightly negative aspect is, That they are a tiny Bit seethrough when stretched.

Very comfortable, great quality, fits well and feels good and refreshing on. I’m very happy with them.

Pretty good training pants. I do prefer the 15’s though because they show the sides more and are a bit more stylish. But otherwise they are a great feel and comfortable. I use these to train in on cold days and they keep me warm, I also wear them during bus rides to games and I enjoy them a lot.

There are a lot of other players on my team that have the same ones so honestly they are a great product.

Very soft and comfortable pants. One of my favorites from Adidas. I bought a second color from Adidas directly! Ships fast! I wish I knew about Sun and Ski years ago!

These are TERRIFIC! The weight of soccer shorts, but long. Just a little bit warmer, with out suffocating you. Perfect for South East Louisiana spring.

These are great. I’ve tried many and these are my favorites by far! I’ve had calf strain issues in the past and have been relatively injury free lately, but of course that can’t last! Tweaked my right calf and then kept training until it really got my attention.

I’d lost my old sleeves so thought I’d give these a shot. Within 24 hrs. (plus a vibrating roller) there was enough relief to know I didn’t seriously injure myself, prob 50% better in a day!! With sleeves I’ve used in the past sometimes the sizing isn’t quite right where I measure bigger, but the recommended size doesn’t offer enough support?! Or some you can’t wear that long because they squeeze like a sausage casing.

Some are too scratchy, some are too hot. But these OS1st are just right. I don’t really notice I’m wearing them and kinda nice you can tell what is the back from front. And these are the 1st I’ve seen that actually offer a “Zone” for the Achilles.

Def get ’em you’ll be happy!!.

This is ok so long as you don’t stand on it by mistake, seems to be made from the same material as those plastic slacker crates so it’s a bit fragile as I found out, does he job ok apart from that though.

I find one on the market ages ago and it ended up broken (due to my clumsiness!) It took me ages to find another one and this lot of 2 was good value and gave me a spare one!

After 2 days all day use the tops have lost their shape a little and you have to pull them up a few times a day. Otherwise they are not heavy thick material with huge compression like the medical ones.

They are lightweight and breathable with thin material. You get some all around compression that you can definitely feel and I can wear my normal socks over top all day without problems of overheating.

It needs just a little more hugging tightness for this to be totally effective as a compression sleeve for calves. It is well made and thicker than the other brands. I suspect this will hold up for a while as I’ve washed it and it washes beautifully without fading nor losing its elasticity!.

I bought these for post/op compression wear but they are so comfortable and helpful that I wear them every day! I highly recommend them and will be purchasing more pairs.

I truly like them for when I can not make it to my CLT to be wrapped. Problem is I am on my feet all day and no matter how tight I make them they slide down before lunch time. Then they cut off blood circulation to my feet, and since I have students with me from 8:30 to 2:30 and they slide down by 10 AM, I can’t sit down to re-adjust them privately.

I don’t know if they are slimming my legs or stretching themselves honestly. 🤷‍♀️ They are also quite warm in GA Summer. I might love them in Winter if I can figure out how to keep them up. I’d like to try them all the way up to my hips and bum but I can’t afford them.

🥺 Please excuse the Shepherd hair in the picture. 😉🐾.

I bought these to replace a set which finally just wore out–I was shocked to find the first set was more than two years old. The new set is just as good: it is true to size, is the style and color I wanted, and is very effective.

I do suggest that you measure your foot carefully and check the size closely. If you’re slapdash the wraps will not fit well and will only do part of their job. Also, staff on the phone lines is very helpful.

They will check that you are ordering the correct part and style, check on substitutes if something is out of stock, and generally help you make sure you get what you need. I’ve been wearing the calf and foot units for years and thought I new everything.

I didn’t, but they helped.

This product is exactly is as advertised, right size, right color, came promptly. I have lower limb lymphedema (only 1 leg fortunately), and using a pump in the AM and then this device is makes a difference to the health of my leg.

Know that it is tricky to wear this with straight-legged pants, so go for something a tad wider at the calf & ankle. P. S I did a consult with a OT/PT specialist who taught me how to handle this disorder.

I was having so much pain in my right calf and it was extremely uncomfortable and would flare up at nights, in the morning when I awake or after a long day of standing on my feet. It turned out to be a cyst but at that time I was unaware and so I got this Onecompress bamboo calf compression bandage and it was such a big help.

I wore it to bed, and to work, comfortably hidden and it was such a relief. It was just the right amount of compression. Just the right amount of pressure to alleviate the pain from the inflammation.

Give it a try if you need it. I recommend that you do.

I have bad leg cramps that wake me up in the middle of the night. I was hoping this would relieve my pain. It did not entirely. However, I did not have leg cramps last night so maybe there is enough relief to help with that.

It seems to help a lot but is not perfect. Shipping was quick and easy.

GREAT FIT! I have extremely large calves (around 24-26″ inches around depending on swelling) and these fit wonderful. It’s always hard for me to find stuff that fits, so I’m really excited about these.

The bamboo material is very comfortable too. Love how soft it is. Glad onecompress asked me to test these.

I wear my sleeves (black) to work out at the gym. I do circuit training. They give me more energy and support. I feel young again when I wear them. They are not too difficult to put on and take off, much easier for me than full socks.

Customer service has also been very good to me. Vim and Vigr is my “go to” for leg care. Thanks Vim and Vigr!.

I ordered two socks and one footless tights and panty hose style tights. All of them felt amazing and the hose style even received complements at work. The quality really is the best. I only chose good instead of great because my hose developed a run after using once which was an obvious defect.

None of the other products had issues. The best part was their customer service. They took care of me after letting them know about the panty hose run. I will be recommending them and purchasing more.

These compression sleeves are way too tight around the top band and the bottom band. They cut off my circulation. I prefer a full refund. The compression sleeves have not been worn; However, one sleeve was tried on for size.

If a refund is not possible, I want to exchange one pair of size medium 20-30mmHg compression sleeves for one pair of size LARGE 20-30mmHg compression sleeves. Pink. Send me a return authorization number immediately within the correct time frame.

Keith discussed using these TheraSport hose with me. He said if they didn’t workout for me I could return them, which I did. Unfortunately they were too tight around the top and bottom of the hose in my case.

I wish you had a brand like Jobst that has the comfort tops that do not bind in athletic hose. On a good note, the folks at For Your Legs are great to deal with.

I am a very happy with my purchases and I will probably purchase some more it would be great if there were other colors as I do like the pink and blue. This is so much better than having to put the compression sleeve over my toes as my toes cannot handle anything on them.

Thank you for your product.

I’ve been running in the CEP 3. 0 sleeves for about a year so I was interested to see how these compare. Straight out of the box the fit is the same but I feel like these are softer and slightly thicker.

I was worried this would translate to them feeling hot during summer wear, but I was pleasantly surprised. The 4. 0s have a distinct left and right sleeve, which is printed on the fabric. I have been wearing them for running and for recovery and find them really comfortable and supportive.

CEP says these sleeves reduce vibration which I definitely noticed. The other thing I noticed is just the supreme overall comfort, and when you take them off there’s no redness no pinching anywhere. Based on my experience with these sleeves, I plan on purchasing the 4.

0 compression socks as well, both for running and for an upcoming transatlantic flight.

I have many cep calf compression sleeves. I decided to take advantage of the sale and get a new pair. They are much much larger than previous years (I got the smallest size available which was the same as my previous sizes).

Additionally, they now have a right and left sleeve. A lot less compression and the headache of the sleeves now having sides. Will likely start looking for a different brand. Very disappointed.

An outstanding compression sleeve for legs. I use these for distance walking (20-30 miles). Great that you can choose your own socks, so there is very little wear on the sleeves themselves. Easily hand-washable.

Should last years.