CEPMen's The Run 4.0 Calf Sleeves | Athletic Run Sleeves For Performance

i have used these compressions every time while playing Pickleball and have not had any issues since then from my calfs. i have a torn calf muscle and have been trying to strengthen my calfs, but these sleeves are great, tight and comfortable to play Pickleball in.

I'm on my third pair, I accidentally washed the previous pair in the washing machine instead of remembering to hand wash. But I keep coming back to these since they work as intended. I've worn them after long training runs and they seem to minimize soreness the day after. (So what if I wear them to brunch with friends and they ask what I'm wearing... I just 'apologize' and tell them I just ran an 18-miler this morning and these help with my warm down. (That shuts them up, lol.) Sometimes I even wear them during the long distance runs, and they fit and feel comfortable. I've also worn them on long distance flights and do not notice I'm wearing them.

I've had several CEP compression sleeves over the years. I'm amused that the latest iteration has a "left" and "right" sleeve. I've worn them on the "wrong" legs and can't even tell the difference. Regardless, I'm a fan of compression during long and/or intense runs, it seems to help prevent injury. These are just as good as they've always been. It's a little difficult to know what the effects of wearing them are, as opposed to what could have happened if I hadn't. I suppose I could run with just one on and have a "control" leg and a "test" leg. Anyway, CEP is the first brand I think of when I think of compression sleeves. I decided to also pick up a pair of Zensahs and OS1sts to compare. The Zensahs are too large so I'm not counting them. The CEPs are lighter than the OS1sts but they both seem to offer about the same compression and feel. I think I like the CEPs better for the lighter fabric.

Good

Good compression. Will loosen up with use, seems to return to compression level after wash. Gave 3 stars due to a hole that developed after 1 month of use. Pulling in on caused the hole.

I got these to help with shin splints on my runs and they are great. Have washed a few times and they still retain the compression and haven’t gotten loose

Used these for my half marathon the other week. Worked great, first long race without any calf pain.... If only they could have made my knees and hip not hurt.

Tore on first use. Way too expensive for that to happen.