Zoot recovery or 2XU refresh recovery pants?

I also have the Zoot socks, and the Zensahs.  I wanted a pair of recovery tights but the price was scaring me.  I ended up buying a pair of CW-X Stabilyx Tights.  The price was significantly less.  

I've only used them once, after a 16 mile run, but I like the results so far.  Time will tell, but so far so good.

BTW, I've seen them for less than $70 at a few different sites.

I have Zoots and like them.

I have other compression things from 2XU...not impressed with it or works as well as Zoot.

I have the zoots and really like them.  In terms of what size to order - I would recommend email zoot and asking their opinion. 

Thanks for the replies!  I think I have decided on the Zoots.  I just gotta figure out what size to order.  They are actually $10 cheaper even without the discount code.

jami

I have the Zoots and I would classify them as my best tri-related purchase EVER.  Seriously great!

On sizing, I had a similar problem.  My calves had me in a 2 and my thighs put me in a 3 (while my waist put me in a 1!).  Waist doesn't matter as there is no compression up there anyway.  Go with your calf size.  The tights are significantly less forgiving in the calves, so you don't want them to be too big or too small there.  The thigh part of the tight has a bit more stretch, so a little more 'wiggle' room is ok.  At least, that's been my experience.

This. LOVE my ZOOT tights, not impressed with my 2XU calf sleeves.

CEP does do custom compression.

I tried some different compression garments to see if I could produce a visual benefit to demonstrate its effect. This is what I came up with:

Compression worn on the right leg- not on the left:

and then, compression worn on both legs for around 17 hours, "before" on the left, "after" on the right:

And wearing compression while sleeping to achieve the above results:

I've found the compression product size charts to be accurate. If you go by the height/weight on the 2XU size chart you'll get an accurate fit- same for Zoot.

Between brands the bar is pretty high. They are nearly all pretty darn good and acheive a similar benefit.

I just called them and they told me to go with the calf size.  So that is what I am ordering.  Their website is not working right now, but they hope to have it up and running within the hour.

jami 

A big shout out to Bryan for saving me $.  They are ordered and on the way!  Woo Hoo!

jami