17 Best Calf Support For Torn Muscle (2023 Updated)

Love the fact that they just are on my calfs. However the sizing isn’t great. I measured my calf correctly. The top of that compression it’s actually making my leg hurt now. I have to fold them over because those spots where it sits it actually hurts.

Now that area where it is folded is actually sore also. I’m not going to stop wearing because they were hella expensive. but they are very uncomfortable at the top.

Size was perfect, holds up well in wash, doesn’t cut off circulation to my feet (like I was worried about). All the great compression of the dock but in a sleeve, perfect for those hotter days. Will be buying more, so many awesome colors to choose from!.

Either I have humongous calves or these run small. Bought S/M per chart suggestion. Too small so I paid to return/exchange and got L size. These are also too tight! Sigh.

OMG! These calf sleeves are amazing! They are as good or better then the CEP brand at a fraction of the cost. My calves feel naked without them. They offer amazing support that I wear them pretty much all day long and especially when I sleep.

Working as a ICU nurse, sometimes standing for 10 hours out of my 12 hour shift, I come home and slip off my compression socks (yes, McDavid brand), shower and slip these on. Initially brought a pair to try out and ended up buying 2 more.

Only thing I wish was that the stitching wouldn’t snag.

A nice snug fit that I enjoy wearing. Unfortunately, it does not provide enough pain relief for Achilles Tendonitis in my left leg. The biggest concern is the terrible stitching quality that fell apart in my first wash.

This is now my second pair and it’s concerning to see more of the same. McDavid did the right thing in supplying a replacement but it shouldn’t come to this. Better quality control in the stitching would save everyone a tremendous headache.

I have shin-splints on the inside of lower leg between the calf and ankle, these have completely alleviated the pain. I log 20-30 miles a week and these compression sleeves allow my legs to recover faster from 5+ mile runs.

I typically leave the sleeves on for 30 minutes after a run to help support muscles and keep them warm. I machine wash and dry with regular clothes, no special laundry instructions. I have a pair of whites and blacks, but I did order one size smaller than needed as my experience with past compression sleeves is that they lose their elasticity over time.

These seem seem to maintain that original elasticity, but I prefer my sleeves on the small side. I do not leave without these in my gym bag.

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.

There are so many brands to buy from but nothing beats the original CEP. I first used CEP compression sleeves and socks years ago and have never been disappointed. The newest pair I just bought are even more comfortable.

Great product!.

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.

My husband is diabetic, suffers from neuropathy and thin, fragile skin. He has other ailments including arthritis, COPD, and spinal stenosis. He slipped while I was helping him into the truck, resulting in a severe shin skin tear.

It took almost 3 months to heal after intense wound care on my part. These calf sleeves are the best application for protection from other injuries, too. Be sure to order 2 because they are not sold in pairs.

Recently, I found that when I need to drive for any length of time, I am bothered by leg cramps in my right leg, which can really be annoying and even dangerous when driving on the highway. This brace helps alleviate the possibility of cramping.

I suffer from neuropathy and my legs ache when walking around. these supports make me feel more balanced and allow me to stay on my feet longer

My calves were cramping up after a couple of miles, no matter how much stretching I did prior. These sleeves are magic. I can’t say they alone solved the problem because I also changed my training regimen, but I can run a half-marathon now pain-free and I don’t think I’d have progressed so far so fast without the sleeves.

Keep in mind that the price is only for ONE sleeve, so it’s a bit expensive. I’m now buying my second set. Make sure to buy them snug. I bought a large at first but the medium feels a lot better because the whole point is compression.

I have tried only a few sleeves, but they have ranged from mild support to no additional support all the way to this one with the strategically placed kinetic support. I am not sure if it is just a mental block on my end or not, but I felt a very noticeable difference when wearing this pair.

Even with the added cost, this would be my only choice for a calf sleeve. I only wear these when I have tweaked a muscle and feel I need the added support, so I would pay the additional cost to have the benefits this sleeve provides every time.

I bought this about a week ago. I strained my calf running a few months back and running hasn’t been the same, I always get a sharp pain in my calf and it’s terrible. I opted for the calf sleeve and gave it a try.

It’s honestly AMAZING I don’t feel the sharp pain anymore. Only downside is I found that the sizing is a bit odd, the medium was too loose on the calf for me and the small didn’t full go up my calf. Besides that the sleeve is a 12/10!.

Great compression sleeves, not too tight but provide comfortable compression. I hused them for post-exercise recovery rather than during exercise. Would definitely wear them during long haul flights.

Excellent, these guards give great support to your calf’s. I’d highly recommend them if your having calf problems. I use them every time I go running and they fell great, you don’t realise that your wearing them.

As someone with super-skinny calfs I was dubious that these would stay up. The size Small works perfectly and they’re comfy for all distances of run.

I love the amount of compression! I have worn the compression socks but like the sleeves better as I felt the full sock squished my toes. With my favorite socks and great compression on my shins/calves, I am happy happy! Did a half marathon on Saturday (first time wearing the sleeves for such a long distance).

They stayed in place and provided me with great support. Will now buy in many, many more colors!.

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 risk with mystery is always that we won’t like the color/pattern, and that happened to me on this one. It was boring, but in a boring color that I don’t usually wear (solid lavendar with one yellow line).

But the fit and fabric are excellent, as usual for pro compression. So that’s the tradeoff I get for getting that great mystery-pair discount.

I am happy with the coat, the dog likes it and it keeps him warm and dry. The reason I have only given three stars is that I ordered a bigger size which I sent back and was signed for by you on 30 December 2019.

I reordered a smaller size which I have kept. I am still waiting for the money from the one I sent back to you.

TranslateShow in original languageTestade dessa för mina benhinnors skull då jag får ont i dem vid träning. Har inte känt något sen jag började använda dem, men använder dem endast bid träning. Provade att göra enligt anvisningar men de sitter så hårt så mina fötter blev tre ggr så stora.

Men funkar toppen förutom att de sitter aningens hårt vid ankeln.

TranslateShow in original languageDe är sköna. Lite synd att det är handtvätt dock, speciellt om man vill ha dom när man tränar. Men det känns som att det är bra kvalitet.

My friends play professionally and they always recommend me to get one of these. I’ve used this my last week game and it was amazing, felt tucked and my calves and shin’s were loose like I was 10yrs younger.

Best part is it didn’t even roll down after all the beating from the game. I don’t have problem with it but my friend did mention that it would’ve been nicer if it could wrapped around the calves and shins only but length wise not far down to the ankles.

Holds very well does what it’s supposed to : having better circulation and putting pressure to keep the muscle loose. I’d only suggest being extra careful when putting them on to avoid damaging the stiches on both ends.

I can hear them “forcing” each time, so hopefully this doesn’t become a problem. On the other hand, I do believe this is to be expected when dealing with an item of this nature. I can’t vouch for the reflective factor in the back as I’ve only worn them underneath another layer but it looks legit.

Just did a 96km hike over 25. 5 hours and 4500m elevation. As I had just purchased these and not tested during training I didn’t wear them during the event but put them on as soon as I finished. Wow! My calves feel great with them on and it has definitely helped with recovery.

Highly recommend.

There was a contradiction between the size chart on 2XU’s website and the one on the package. My calf size is 15in, which means size S on 2XU’s website but size M on the package. (Based on the website info, I ordered S).

I contacted 2XU and asked which size chart I should rely on. The answer : if the package is intact and the item has not been worn, I have the option to return it for eirher exchange or refund; they sent a 25% voucher applicable on my next purchase; and I ‘’may be in between sizes’’ I decided that, since I am in between sizes, the smaller size would do a better job and I opened the package.

Big mistake. The size chart on the package was right. My new calf sleeves are too small. This is my second pair of calf sleeves from 2XU, and with the first pair, i did not have this issue. Apart the misleading information on their website, the quality of the product is excellent.

I recently bought two items. The quality of the compression support has significantly deteriorated from when I first purchased two black pairs 3 yrs ago. The support does t stay up very well and I have to keep pulling it up my leg every 1/2 hr.

The fabric seems too thin and quickly over stretches itself. I have fairly large calves but the earlier variety in black stayed up for easily 4hrs with out any adjustment.

I’m getting old, and longer runs are giving me grief. But with compression gear, I realized, I can stave off the oldness — better performance, less injuries, and quicker recovery times as seen in cycling, running, and hockey so far.

While I have run in compression socks, this was my first foray into sleeves. I’m hooked. They allow the flexibility to change your socks according to your sport, and pull on quickly for a transition for the duathlete/triathlete — which is why I didn’t want a compression sock as my only solution! I measured my calves per the 2XU sizing chart, and while I was on the low end of a M, went with that size.

Good call. Tight enough to compress, but not cutting off circulation. The sleeves are a perfect length to cover my entire calf, and although I’m just a wee fellow at 5’8″, I would imagine it to be true that anyone up to 6′ would find the same.

Getting them off again is a tiny bit difficult, but not terribly so. It has more to do with my post-run inflexibility than the sleeves, I’m sure. I’ve rinsed and air dried the sleeves between runs, and they worked just fine.

Otherwise, I throw them in the washing machine and hang them to dry. They are quick-drying — for handwashing, two hours, whereas after the spin cycle in the washer, less than an hour does it. In terms of comfort, they are not too compressive.

They are, however, warm. (I did note that 2XU makes these in other fabrics, which may be a bit cooler to the touch. ) MEC is selling these a bit cheaper than other places — definitely a bonus. If you need the compression, I say they’re a good buy.

I bought these because my legs swell and the McDavid compression socks are good. While the socks have good compression, the sleeves have little. This slight amount may be great for sports, but not so great if you are purchasing these to deal with leg swelling.

In that, unlike the socks, the amount of compression is not stated in the advertising. If this had been advertised as a moderate to firm compression sleeve, I would have given it one star.

I couldn’t make it without these comfortable and effective calf sleeves! Not only do they keep my calves from cramping, but they also actually energize my legs.

I have three pair of calf compression sleeves, each one a different manufacturer , all the same size. The McDavid sleeves make your ankles swell up but the other brands don’t. Never happened before.

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 have a chronic DVT injury meaning I’ll need to wear compression sleeves or socks long-term. I’ve tried a number of products (ranging in price up to $150). Bauerfeind is by far the best product I’ve purchased.

I gave the product 4 stars as I wish it was slightly longer (3-5cm) – I have a long leg (I’m 6’7″).

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.

I am petite leg length and this fits great, great all around fit, comfort. soft fabric. warm for colder weather. keeps my legs from hurting during night as I sleep if leg sleeves worn during the day.

(do not wear leg sleeves in bed at night).

These sleeves fit well, and the top and bottom bands don’t cut into my legs. But there’s virtually no compression. I’ve been wearing 15-20 mmHg compression socks for six years, and know how they should feel.

These are more like 5-8 mmHg. If you need graduated compression socks or sleeves for medical reasons, as millions of us do, it’s incredibly frustrating trying to find those that both fit properly and have the advertised amount of compression.

These sleeves are expensive! It was a pleasure dealing with BrightLife, however.

I was told by my doctor after vein surgery to wear compression stockings. I like the Mediven ones but in hot summer I would like something to wear gardening that leaves my feet free to wear sandals and cooler.

These fit the bill. I ordered 4 but when I wore one pair I realized that after a couple of hours they start to feel painful around my ankles. So I now just wear them for an hour of gardening and then change back to my Medivens.

So I decided to return some of them as I don’t need so many since I can’t wear them long each day. And returns are indeed quite easy.

Following health problems, I so need to keep warm and these inner gloves are fabulous, keep my fingers and hand warm and allow me to use my mobile phone without cold fingers. I have recommended them to friends and bought a pair for my husband for Christmas.

Unfortunately, my puppy also thought they were great and was able to chew one digit off – so I’m looking to buy a new pair sooner than planned!.

I purchased these because I have some Achilles tendon issues. Tried them today for the first time. Felt a difference as soon as I put them on. Ran on my treadmill for an hour with very little discomfort.

Removing the sleeves was really difficult, but so worth that minor annoyance.

I bought these for my father as a Christmas present, as he has neuropathy from chemotherapy. He said he found them to be very comfortable, so much so that he barely noticed that we was wearing them. They keep his hands at a comfortable temperature and, as a sports photographer who spends a lot of time outdoors in cold football fields, he has been very happy with them.

The calf size for me (T4) was certainly a fine fit and I find these sleeves give me firmer compression than some other calf sleeves I’ve used in the past which is fantastic. But Compressport may probably benefit from offering these sleeves in a few other lengths in the future.

I’m 5’8-9″ and I still have some extra material that I have to pull up so that the end of the sleeve isn’t sitting on my heel. Only thing that stops these from being perfect.

Compression sleeves where my biggest reveal in this year. I use them during or after my cycling workouts. And also when standing whole day on work. My legs are easier and dont sore after whole day of standing.

Also when i walk upstairs in sleeves after long cycling workout, i don’t feel pain in my legs.

These are great. Fit true to size (I just measured my calves), not too hard to get on, and plenty compressive without being uncomfortable. I’m 5’11” with long legs and they were still plenty long. The only thing I don’t like is that the logos are printed at an angle, and this makes it a bit hard to see if you’re putting them on straight.

a minor quibble.