2XU MEN'S COMPRESSION
Gone are the days when compression socks were seen only in hospitals for the old or pregnant. Elite athletes and their coaches have been using the technology for some time now in an effort to gain a performance edge over the competition. The 2XU Refresh Compression Socks will aid in your post-ride recovery regime with no extra effort on your part; all you’ll have to do is put them on.
The advantage of using compression socks instead of tights is that you can be a lot more flexible with where you use them. Most of us are not lucky enough to be able to lounge on the sofa after a hard lunchtime ride. Instead, we’re sitting back at our desks trying to concentrate on the afternoon’s work. Full tights are hardly an office space sartorial option. But you can change from the Sidis to the brogues and unobtrusively slip on some Refresh Compression Socks. No one will know the difference, but your legs will thank you.
The folks at 2XU have applied their knowledge of compression fabrics to develop specific fabrics meant for use during recovery times, as opposed to their compression products that are designed specifically for use on the bike. While compression fabrics used during exercise require a bit more stretch and moisture management, items like the Refresh Compression Socks will use the 2XU PWX Power fabric with nylon elastomeric yarns which has a more rigid knit construction and will enhance the compression. The socks have the highest denier rating which means that they are dense enough to offer the ultimate in calf and shin support. If you’re wondering what a denier rating is – especially if you’ve never bought nylons in your life before – denier ratings are derived from a calculation of the mass density of a fabric over the length of 9,000 meters. Don’t ask us why that’s the way they do it, but there it is.
What all this means for the socks, is that they are highly durable and intensely well-equipped to reduce muscle fatigue and muscle damage in the calves. The fabric has a firm hold around the calf muscles and is intended to optimize circulation and increase oxygen delivery. Better blood circulation means that blood lactates are more rapidly removed from the body, accelerating the muscle's repair time. They've been designed to have a graduated compression. This allows them to be comfortable, even though they help the pumping action of the cardiovascular system. Reducing muscle swelling and soreness will mean that you’ll feel like heading out day after day to hammer those pedals.
You’ll find these socks such a relief, that you’ll start wearing them on a regular basis even if you haven’t ridden. There is nothing wrong with that; in fact the folks at 2XU recommend it, if only because compression socks are among the best protections against Deep Vein Thrombosis. If you're sitting for a long time -- whether flying to Europe, taking a road trip with the family, or absorbed into the work of the day without getting out of your chair for five or six hours -- then you should enjoy the precaution of the Refresh Socks.
The 2XU Refresh Compression Socks are available in Black and sizes from X-Small to X-Large.
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