The Guy got a pair of pro compression socks to review, and he’s had them for a little over 3 weeks. As I’ve stated many times he’s a marathon runner, and a 5x Ironman triathlete, so he’s no stranger to compression socks.
He went for the subtle black Marathon sock in L/XL, there’s a sizing chart on their website so if you’d like a tighter fit than the already difficult sock to get on, get a smaller size. I can’t imagine how much harder those would be to get on your legs. The Guy tells me that these have more compression than the other few pairs he owns. He said they’d be great to put on during a long flight or long car ride especially after a run. Knowing him, he’d pump out a good long run right before we get on a ten hour plane ride to visit our family in Canada.
Every Sunday afternoon he heads out for a 20+ km run and comes back looking for a belly full of food. He’ll be wearing them when he gets back from his 30km run this afternoon — no big deal right? He only uses the compression socks for recovery, not during activity. Although some people use them for both, he simply doesn’t like the look of almost knee high socks on him. These pictures are totally posed for the review, and normally wears pants when he puts on a pair of compression socks.
He was acting so hilarious one day when I asked him to put them on to see how they compare to the other brands he’s used. He asked me (the person who hates feet, or even touching them) to put them on him. Oh the things we do out of love. They were so tight, even I couldn’t get them on. I had his legs smooshed in between mine as if I was the one putting them on my own feet. I didn’t realize how difficult they’d be to put on. Since, I’ve never did anything longer than a 10k distance on a run before, nor do I stand up for hours on end working. But he was saying stuff that made me laugh until I cried and snorted. You know I’m laughing hard, when. This guy, I tell ya — he’s a funny one. And while it it had nothing to do with the review, I thought I had to tell you all about it.
I’ve also lucked into giving away a free pair for one lucky reader. You must be a US resident. And for those who want a pair now, feel free to use the discount code BLG14 for 40% off Marathon Socks and Sleeves.
16 Comments
ProCompression socks are the best!!
Your story is hysterical. I can only how difficult it would be to put them on someone else!
ProCompression socks are the best!
Your story is so funny, I can only imagine how difficult it would be to put compression socks on someone else!
Great review! I used to have to put compression socks on people in nursing homes and would be dripping in sweat after- so much harder than it sounds! I have been looking for a new compression sock to try.
I like how the socks come in a wide range of colors.
I love Pro Compression! I only wear mine for recovery too…I can’t handle the restriction when I’m running.
I’ve never used Pro Compression socks, but I have a 15K coming up in December and think they’d be great for it!
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I would love to try a pair!
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@LauraT: It was quite a sight, I have to say. I stopped at one sock – I couldn’t bare to do the other… too funny.
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@Virginia @thatbaldchick: Ooh good luck in the giveaway, and have fun with your 15k!
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I love all of the colors that these sock some in.
Wow! I had no idea compression socks were so difficult. I have never had to wear them or put them on anyone else!
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@Heather: They’re used primarily for recovery after training or what my husband uses them for: after long runs to help his muscles recover quicker.
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Isn’t it funny, the things we do for love? I’m with you though… put on your own socks!
-Lindsay from Dearest Darling
Love Pro Compression socks. I have one pair of long ones and they are fabulous! I would love to have another…especially since I signed up for a 1/2 marathon in February and haven’t run that far in years!
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Believe it or not I have never heard of compression socks for recovery after running. My husband is a runner and I bet he would love this. I hate feet to so I would probably have a problem putting them on my hubby but this might be a good gift idea!
@Kristin @ MOMentous Moms: He might be able to manage to get them on himself. I think The Guy was just being silly and wanted me to do it for him hahahahahhaa
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