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 2009-08-03 4:31 PM |
Champion  9600     Fountain Hills, AZ |  Subject: ZOOT's new Calf SleeveZOOT has their first entry into the active calf sleeve market. They sent me a pair to try out. I am very excited about these. I love the socks for training and recovery but they are very difficult to put on. I worry that the amount of time it might take me to put them on in T1 or T2 will negate any benefit of their use. I think the science behind compression is coming along, but if it takes my 1:00 to put them on when I am tired and wet, I don't see me making that time up. Now these won't provide the same complete compression benefit as the feet are to covered, but I can wear these under a wet suit, so they can be put on before the race and I wear them all day. I'll be giving them a try and will report back. (Photo 1.jpg) Attachments ---------------- Photo 1.jpg (81KB - 13 downloads) |
| 2009-08-03 5:02 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Extreme Veteran 495 Stamford, CT | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve I saw someone wearing these yesterday at a race and was intrigued. Let us know what they're like. |
| 2009-08-03 5:32 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Pro 4827 Plano, Texas | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve |
| 2009-08-03 5:36 PM in reply to: #2325225 |
Bob 2194 Binghamton, NY | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve KenD - 2009-08-03 6:32 PM I thought these went on the calves, not the forehead.  Bryan needs all the circulation in his head that he can get. Here's something for you Bryan to assist you in getting the Zoot socks on. http://www.sockgenie.com/?gclid=CNW1mMHGiJwCFQxM5Qod61vBAA Edited by rstocks3 2009-08-03 5:37 PM |
| 2009-08-03 6:00 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve LOL Bob! Could you see me in transition with that thing?! |
| 2009-08-03 7:23 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Extreme Veteran 438 Surprise, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve I got the recovery tight in time for the weekend; they feel really good on your legs after the weekend bike. I used them for about 5 hours. I ended up going with size 1, they fit nice and snug. They hardest part is getting my foot in that stir-up. I can't wait to use them during the winter months:-) I dropped some good words about you in the comment box, might get you some brownie points. |
| 2009-08-03 8:20 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
| Expert 936 Salisbury | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve Im anxious to hear how these work. I've been having a bit of an ankle issue and I may have to make an investment.
So, hurry up and try em |
| 2009-08-03 8:27 PM in reply to: #2325502 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve Rencor - 2009-08-03 8:20 PM Im anxious to hear how these work. I've been having a bit of an ankle issue and I may have to make an investment.
So, hurry up and try em These are not going to help in that area as they stop just above your ankles. The full socks might be something you want to consider. ..and thanks for the good word, Trevor! |
| 2009-08-05 4:34 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve OK, went for my first run in them. Very comfortable. They are designed in very similar fashion to the recovery tights. They clearly provide less overall compression than the socks but I think they are a great compromise between the benefits of the socks vs. the issue's with getting them on in a race. These might be a better race option for faster Transition times. Zoot also just showed the colors they will be offering. (5575_109795189196_15730589196_2002456_6283964_n.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 5575_109795189196_15730589196_2002456_6283964_n.jpg (59KB - 12 downloads) |
| 2009-08-05 4:40 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Expert 1073 scottsdale, az | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve wow! that's a LOT of colors, I like th green |
| 2009-08-05 6:14 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Science Nerd 28760 Redwood City, California | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve Bryan, any idea what the price on these will be? |
| 2009-08-05 6:20 PM in reply to: #2330536 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve Artemis - 2009-08-05 6:14 PM Bryan, any idea what the price on these will be? Haven't heard yet. |
| 2009-08-05 7:34 PM in reply to: #2330536 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve |
| 2009-08-05 7:40 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Veteran 378 The Cold North | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve They had these in the tent at IMLP. I had a pair picked up as I have shin issues, but I wasn't fond of the material. They felt like they would hold a lot of water if worn under the wetsuit. I ended up going with the 2XU sleeves, but afterwards I kicked myself for not getting the Zoot ones. I'm anxious to hear how you like them and what you think they'd be like when wet. |
| 2009-08-05 7:50 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Expert 1170 Southern Pines, NC | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve Physiologically, the sleeves kinda defeat the purpose IMHO. Compression is by no means a new thing in my line of work, where I prescribe compression stockings on a daily basis for venous stasis, varicose veins, lymphedema, etc. If the issue is venous return, compressing the calf without compressing the foot will likely just lead to swollen, tired, achy feet. I know it's not the same population of people, but in general it's bad to leave the foot uncompressed if you're compressing the rest of the calf. Edited by DrPete 2009-08-05 7:50 PM |
| 2009-08-05 8:04 PM in reply to: #2330664 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve DrPete - 2009-08-05 7:50 PM Physiologically, the sleeves kinda defeat the purpose IMHO. Compression is by no means a new thing in my line of work, where I prescribe compression stockings on a daily basis for venous stasis, varicose veins, lymphedema, etc. If the issue is venous return, compressing the calf without compressing the foot will likely just lead to swollen, tired, achy feet. I know it's not the same population of people, but in general it's bad to leave the foot uncompressed if you're compressing the rest of the calf. I don't disagree with that at all. My only issue with the socks is they are very hard to put on in T1 or T2. The time spent putting them on is likely any benefit made up on the course, IMO. The sleeves "seem" to offer a compromise I can wear an whole race. In regard to wearing them under wet suit or sweating in general, these do not retain the water as much as the full socks. |
| 2009-08-05 8:17 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Champion 6962 Atlanta, Ga | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve bryancd - 2009-08-03 5:31 PM ZOOT has their first entry into the active calf sleeve market. They sent me a pair to try out. I am very excited about these. I love the socks for training and recovery but they are very difficult to put on. I worry that the amount of time it might take me to put them on in T1 or T2 will negate any benefit of their use. I think the science behind compression is coming along, but if it takes my 1:00 to put them on when I am tired and wet, I don't see me making that time up. Now these won't provide the same complete compression benefit as the feet are to covered, but I can wear these under a wet suit, so they can be put on before the race and I wear them all day. I'll be giving them a try and will report back. Put on some clothes man! |
| 2009-08-06 9:20 AM in reply to: #2330664 |
| 286 | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve DrPete - 2009-08-05 7:50 PM Physiologically, the sleeves kinda defeat the purpose IMHO. Compression is by no means a new thing in my line of work, where I prescribe compression stockings on a daily basis for venous stasis, varicose veins, lymphedema, etc. If the issue is venous return, compressing the calf without compressing the foot will likely just lead to swollen, tired, achy feet. I know it's not the same population of people, but in general it's bad to leave the foot uncompressed if you're compressing the rest of the calf. So what is the purpose of these compression socks/sleeves? Preventing "venous return" of what? Lactic acid or something? Sorry is this is a stupid question. |
| 2009-08-06 9:22 AM in reply to: #2325093 |
Master 1420 Reston, VA | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve For wetsuit legal races why not just wear them the entire race? The 2XU I have dries very quickly. |
| 2009-08-06 10:13 AM in reply to: #2331437 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve docswim24 - 2009-08-06 9:22 AM For wetsuit legal races why not just wear them the entire race? The 2XU I have dries very quickly. Right, Dan, that what I am saying. I wouldn't wear compression socks during the swim but these could be under your wet suit and they don't retain water at all, at least they didn't retain a lot of sweat when I ran in them and it was hot. |
| 2009-08-06 10:38 AM in reply to: #2331428 |
Champion 8936 | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve jdevito20 - 2009-08-06 9:20 AM DrPete - 2009-08-05 7:50 PM Physiologically, the sleeves kinda defeat the purpose IMHO. Compression is by no means a new thing in my line of work, where I prescribe compression stockings on a daily basis for venous stasis, varicose veins, lymphedema, etc. So what is the purpose of these compression socks/sleeves? Preventing "venous return" of what? Lactic acid or something? Sorry is this is a stupid question.If the issue is venous return, compressing the calf without compressing the foot will likely just lead to swollen, tired, achy feet. I know it's not the same population of people, but in general it's bad to leave the foot uncompressed if you're compressing the rest of the calf. Blood. |
| 2009-08-23 6:15 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve I just wanted to bump this. I have spent more time running in these as well as biking and must say they feel great, provide great compression, and I ran 45.5 miles this week in them and my legs feel very good. For what it's worth, I like them and will race in them from now on. |
| 2009-08-23 6:24 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Expert 1146 Johns Creek, Georgia | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve Im curious if the compression sleve has any benefit for the calf? Plantar Fasciitis is my problem but with the muscles tight all the way up the calf I woner if I could benefit any way with these? |
| 2009-08-23 6:28 PM in reply to: #2325093 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve I recently got a pair and like them more than the 2ZU ones I had been wearing. I'm planning on using them for IM Canada next Sunday. I've worn them under my wetsuit, riding and running to test them out and been happy with them. |
| 2009-08-23 6:30 PM in reply to: #2365331 |
Champion 9600 Fountain Hills, AZ | Subject: RE: ZOOT's new Calf Sleeve hrliles - 2009-08-23 6:24 PM Im curious if the compression sleve has any benefit for the calf? Plantar Fasciitis is my problem but with the muscles tight all the way up the calf I woner if I could benefit any way with these? From a muscular stand point yes in terms of compression, but I am not aware of how they might prevent an injury like PF. Maybe DereKL will chime in with the medical opinion. |
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