A review of graduated compression wear-table
From Fellrnr.com, Running tips
| Type | Recommendation | Overall Rating | Colors | Number of sizes | Min size
(inches) |
Max size
(inches) |
Size Increments | Elasticity | Taper | Thickness | Compression top | Compression Bottom | Compression ratio | Length (inches) | Comfort | Size Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2XU Calf Guards | Top Pick | 10.0 | Black/White/Red/Blue | 6 | 13.0 | 19.0 | 1.0"-1.5" | 48% | 36% | 1.5 | 3 | 4 | 20% | 10.5 | 8 | SM: 14.0"-15.5" |
| Zoot Ultra | A good second | 9.5 | Black/White | 5 | 12.0 | 20.0 | 1.0"-2.0" | 36% | 21% | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 0% | 12 | 7 | 3: 14.5"-16.0 |
| CEP | Consider for high compression | 7.0 | Black/White/Blue/Red/etc. | 4 | 9.5 | 20.0 | 2.0" - 2.5" | 47% | 77% | 4.0 | 8 | 10 | 20% | 13 | 5 | 3: 12.5"-15.0" |
| Zensah | Good if they fit | 6.5 | Lots, including White | 3 | 9.0 | 15.0 | 2.5"-3.5" | 29% | 53% | 7.0 | 5 | 4 | -29% | 11 | 9 | MD: 12.5" – 15.5" |
| Mizuno | Not recommended | 5.0 | Black with highlights | 4 | 11.0 | 18.25 | 2.25"-2.5" | 38% | 47% | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | -20% | 14 | 5 | MD: 12.5"-15.0" |
| CW-X Revolution | Not recommended unless you want low compression | 4.5 | Black/White | 4 | 12.0 | 16.5 | 1.5" | 43% | 56% | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | -10% | 13 | 8 | MD: 13.5" – 15.5" |
| Zoot Performance | Not recommended | 2.0 | Black/White | 4 | 13.5 | 20.0 | 1.0"-2.0" | 21% | 35% | 3.0 | 8 | 7 | -20% | 11 | 3 | MD: 14.5" – 16.0" |
| Skins | Not recommended | 1.0 | Black/White | 5 | 12.0 | 20.0 | 1.0"-1.5" | 50% | 40% | 1.8 | 2 | 2 | 0% | 12 | 9 | SM: 14" – 15" |
| Salomon Exo IV | Not recommended | 0.0 | Black/White | 5 | 11.4 | 17.3 | 0.8" | 11% | 67% | 2.5 | 5 | 3 | -43% | 12 | 1 | MD: 14.2" – 15.0" |
