Calf Guards vs Compression Socks vs Tights
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Nov 2013
2:42pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Fravage
Another vote for Compressport calf guards here. I only wear mine for recovery after long runs of I feel any tightness, and they're ace. From memory they have a size guide on the website.
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Nov 2013
2:47pm, 13 Nov 2013
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HermanBloom
Top stuff Fetchies, looks like calf guards are the way to go then!
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Nov 2013
2:48pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Joopsy
Long socks are also for girls and calf guards are for Irish footballers. Get some Ralgex you southern girl. |
Nov 2013
2:50pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Northern Exile
Is that a general statement Nick? I mean, are we talking about the diaphanous/denier variety here? If so, I agree  Seriously though, I've taken to wearing compression socks on longer races and they *do* seem to help hold off the onset of cramp a bit, I've struggled with this in the past. One thing that is a bit of a problem is that they (compression socks) are not so good when it's wet - longer off-road events for example - and your feet get soaked, it was in exactly these circumstances that I got a very rare blister. Anyhow, I've bought some Red Venom calf guards and will be trying them out this weekend along with my normal socks - hopefully that should be problem solved
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Nov 2013
2:54pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Joopsy
Just being cheeky NE, crack on.
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Nov 2013
2:54pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Northern Exile
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Nov 2013
2:56pm, 13 Nov 2013
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HermanBloom
Was there some deal were we got 5% (or something) off the Red Venom stuff? Or did I dream that?
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Nov 2013
3:16pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Northern Exile
No you didn't dream it. Doesn't it say the 5% discount code on the ad on the front page. I got it anyhow!
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Nov 2013
3:25pm, 13 Nov 2013
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Nick Cook
I never wear tights when running, no matter how cold. Must be from winter rugby training when I was younger. You had to be 'ard!! If it's really, really, really cold, I sometimes wear them cycling, but running, never!! My calf guards are Red Venom too! |
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Nov 2013
3:29pm, 13 Nov 2013
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HermanBloom
The ad wasn't on my screen, thanks. Compiling a short list before I go shopping
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