Product Description : From the ManufacturerSize chart (measure circumference of calf muscle): Small (11.5”- 13”); Medium (13”-14.5”); Large (14.5”-16.5”); X-Large (16.5”-18.5”) Product Description : The Pro-Tec Neoprene Calf Sleeve offers support and stabilization to reduce instability and prevent further strain or tearing. Therapeutic warmth helps increase flexibility of the calf muscle, while mild compression works to effectively alleviate pain caused by strains, tears, and mild shin splints. Size chart: Small (11.5”- 13”) Medium (13”-14.5”) Large (14.5”-16.5”) X-Large (16.5”-18.5”) I was told by several people that calf sleeves are a good way to speed recovery or have fresher calves in a race situation. Absolutely correct on both counts. I have worn them to bed and they definitely do make a difference after a hard training session. It is difficult to precisely describe what they do when you are going hard in the gym or on the road. The best way to say it is that you have less burn and fatigue. One suggestion - without sizing in inches: I have 18.5 inch calves and to me compression works best with adequate pressure. I am using the "large" sizing and they are a good fit. I would imagine that you should go a size lower than what you think you need to make sure you get the full benefits of compression. If its loose you will be giving ANY compression product a low rating since it is just not able to do its job. This sleeve is awesome! It saved me! I have horrible shin splints in my left shin and this sleeve has helped alleviate the pain as well as preventing (in my opinion) more damage. I was a week away from running my first 1/2 marathon and I didn't think I was going to be able to do it because of my awful shin splints but because of this sleeve I was able to run it and run it with no pain. Admittedly, I don't see a sizing chart anywhere on the current listing via my iPad; however, I ordered the smallest size available... A small. My calf measures at 13.5-14 inches, and this sleeve doesn't feel much tighter than some of my running pants. I wish an extra small option had been offered. I bought two of these and will now be returning the one I haven't used.If you wear a small, do not order this product. If you wear larger sizes, be sure to order a size down.
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