How to choose compression socks and running socks?

Sports today are very popular. They are preferred not only by young people, but also by older people. And this is not surprising, because now healthy lifestyle is in trend, the components of which are proper nutrition and, of course, sports.

And among all its types, I would like to separately distinguish running. It is chosen for various reasons. Someone just likes jogging in the early morning or late evening, someone does it, because it uses absolutely all the muscles, while others believe that it is one of the cheapest sports - you don’t need to buy almost anything to practice.

But this is not the case. Running, like any other sport, requires special training, this also applies to equipment. It is important to have compression gaiters and special sport socks. It is about how to choose these products correctly, and let's talk in the article.

On the modern market there is a wide selection and assortment of various sporting goods and clothing. Types of running socks are also more than enough. Among them - special compression.

In the process of developing socks for runners, a new technology was used, the main purpose of which was to create supportive, comfortable and convenient products. In the course of various experiments and long-term work, compression socks were invented and created, which both professionals and amateurs quite like.

Compression socks are not only comfort of movement and dry feet, but first and foremost - prevention and treatment of various diseases.. It's no secret that athletes often face various occupational diseases.

Doctors recommend to wear compression socks for those runners who suffer from such diseases:

• venous and varicose insufficiency;
• symptoms that confirm the presence of trophic ulcers;
• lymphostasis;
• the presence of a vascular network;
• venous eczema;
• heaviness in the legs.

Compression socks have several advantages over their counterparts:

• increase the performance of all muscle groups;
• protect feet during a fall;
• have healing properties;
• have a depreciation effect;
• leave the feet dry;
• look good;
• variety of forms and design decisions.

As with any other product, there are certain selection criteria for compression socks. So, choosing this attribute for running, you need to focus on the following parameters.

• Seasonal affiliation. Absolutely not recommended to wear the same socks throughout the year. If it's summer, then you should purchase special compression summer socks, short and made of synthetic material. Products made of wool are well suited for the cold season.
• Constituent products. Consider the material of which the product is made. The main thing, you know, high-quality sports socks should not be composed of cotton - they are inconvenient and impractical.
• The size. You can not buy compression socks "by eye". Be sure to familiarize yourself with the dimensional grid, and only after making a choice.This product should fit perfectly.
• Purpose For sports in the gym and on the street must be different socks.
• What shoes socks will wear - for each type you need to select an individual attribute.
• Manufacturer. There are quite a number of different manufacturers on the market, including those with a worldwide reputation. You should not save on this product, it is better to choose a well-known sports brand that fully meets the expectations.
• The presence or absence of seams. Ideal - the absence of such at all. Each seam is a discomfort and an indicator of a short life.

In order for the product to be worn as long as possible and fulfill its functions, it must be properly maintained. There are certain rules of care that must be followed:

• only hand wash allowed;
• water temperature during washing should not exceed 30ºС;
• can be washed only with light soap or shampoo;
• drying should take place in a natural way;
• ironing is prohibited;
• chemical solvents are not recommended.

Another integral element of the athlete's clothing runner are compression gaiters for running. Many non-professionals may wonder why they are needed at all, what is their meaning. The answer is quite simple: thanks to them, muscles are maintained and work well. Legs - this is the part of the body that is subject to the greatest number of injuries when running, so the leggings are considered a mandatory attribute of running workouts.

Very often, these products are compared with golf. But this is not entirely correct, there is a difference between them.

Golfs consist of two components - socks and leggings connected together, so they have more functionality. As for the gaiters, they can be used not only in such a sport as running, but also during the practice of beach volleyball, aerobics, and fitness.

It is also necessary to approach the choice of gaiters very responsibly and to take into account many factors.

1. The calf leg. Need to know exactly its width. It is necessary to take measurements at the moment when the leg is completely relaxed and there is no edema, it is best to do it in the morning, immediately after waking up. Measure both limbs.
2. Model. Women's and men's leggings are not much different from each other. The most obvious and probably the only difference is the appearance and colors. Here are just experts recommend that a woman of tall and large feet, prefer the male model. This recommendation applies to men, only - on the contrary.
3. Manufacturer. Given the popularity of these sporting goods, there are quite a number of manufacturers. It is necessary to carefully study the market and give preference to the most well-known brand with a world name. The most popular are Craft, CEP, Mizuno. Keep in mind that the better the product and the more famous the brand, the more expensive it is. But you will be sure that the leggings will last long enough.

Care for compression socks is not much different from the care of sports compression socks.

Despite all the positive qualities and abilities of this item of clothing, there are categories of people to whom such socks are contraindicated, especially with serious cardiovascular diseases.

If necessary, it is best to consult with a specialist. Of course, it is unlikely that sick people will run, but they are not always shown to athletes either. It is forbidden to wear compression hosiery products to those with eczema, congestive dermatitis, infections and skin inflammations.In addition, they are not recommended if a person has very sensitive skin.

Review of sports gaiters, see below.