We were given these products at no charge to us for the purpose of review - all opinions here are solely those of The Bruised Banana team.
Kenrick and I were both very intrigued and excited to finally try compression socks! Throughout our years racing and spectating we have seen many of our fellow athletes sporting compression socks and always wondered what these products felt like and the benefits of recovery wear, etc. We know many of you love this brand - PRO Compression is an industry leader, with all their sock and sleeves made right here in the USA, and they are steadfast in a commitment to "deliver a world-class performance product that will enable you to play your best and recover more quickly than previously possible". If, just like us, you are new to this brand check out their website here: www.procompression.com
So the biggest question Kenrick and I have always had regarding compression socks was: when they look so tight - can they really be comfortable? The answer is: YES!!
So here is the pair I have been sporting this past week - marathon pink (size XS) cute color right?!
So the biggest question Kenrick and I have always had regarding compression socks was: when they look so tight - can they really be comfortable? The answer is: YES!!
So here is the pair I have been sporting this past week - marathon pink (size XS) cute color right?!
So I headed out for a quick three mile run and honestly, in the back of my mind, prepared myself to feel a little uncomfortable. I always wear very low running socks so I thought for sure it would feel a little odd to be wearing high, compression socks. Quite the contrary! I really enjoyed the feel and they didn't feel at all suffocating as I feared they would. When I finished my run I came home and stayed in them for four hours - doing housework, playing outside with the kids, running errands. The craftmanship is top-notch! I know there is high-tech science behind the manufacturing and design of these products, but at the end of the day what really matters is how you feel in a product and these deliver.
Kenrick and I also took a bike ride together and both took the socks out for a spin to evaluate them during our ride. I felt the same way I did on my run - comfortable and unrestricting. Especially when it's a little cool outside and you're hopping on the bike - these are nice to have with the extra length. Here we are after our ride - photo credits go to our little guy!
Kenrick and I also took a bike ride together and both took the socks out for a spin to evaluate them during our ride. I felt the same way I did on my run - comfortable and unrestricting. Especially when it's a little cool outside and you're hopping on the bike - these are nice to have with the extra length. Here we are after our ride - photo credits go to our little guy!
So next up is Kenrick's review - he is reviewing the marathon socks as well in black (size S/M). Here are a few pics below:
Hey guys - it's Kenrick - I had the same feelings as Jodi before heading out in compression socks for the first time - I was hoping they wouldn't feel too restricting and tight. And just as Jodi commented above, I felt very comfortable in them during my ride and also during a quick run immediately following my ride. They really felt to me like a comfortable dress sock - but in addition you receive all the great benefits of specifically engineered design to maximize your performance when you're training and racing. I was very pleased with the design, quality of the product, and the fit and feel while training in them.
So who's ready to win a pair of their own PRO Compression socks or sleeves? Just fill out the giveaway form below to win! Also, head over to www.procompression.com and you can receive 40% off your entire purchase and free shipping when your order hits $20 or more - simply use code BB15 at checkout. The code will expire on 5/15/15 so hurry on over! Here are some of our choices for what you can use that discount on - we, of course, had to pick out some orange for our K17SPORT kits we're sporting this season!! Thanks for reading and entering the giveaway!
So who's ready to win a pair of their own PRO Compression socks or sleeves? Just fill out the giveaway form below to win! Also, head over to www.procompression.com and you can receive 40% off your entire purchase and free shipping when your order hits $20 or more - simply use code BB15 at checkout. The code will expire on 5/15/15 so hurry on over! Here are some of our choices for what you can use that discount on - we, of course, had to pick out some orange for our K17SPORT kits we're sporting this season!! Thanks for reading and entering the giveaway!