mtbvip Posted January 2, 2012 Share I regularly fly overseas and develop severe leg swelling each time I do. I take my cycling pretty serious and want to purchase recovery socks to mainly help prevent leg swelling, the associated risk for deep vein thrombosis, as well as aid with post workout recovery. Any advice with regards best brands and which shops you recommend would be appreciated. Currently I am considering the Anatomic "legstrong" recovery socks, but am a bit circumspect as I am not impressed with the quality of their cycling gear in general. Has anybody used the Anatomic socks? Edited January 2, 2012 by mtbvip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted January 2, 2012 Share I am using Compressport R2 leg sleeves for running and recovery and I am very happy with their fit, performance and quality. Can't comment on any other brands as I haven't used them. I would recommend sleeves and not socks as leg and foot size do not always corelate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukep Posted January 2, 2012 Share I have a pair of the First ascent CPR full length pantsI am happy with them but have nothing to comapre them with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbvip Posted January 2, 2012 Share I am using Compressport R2 leg sleeves for running and recovery and I am very happy with their fit, performance and quality. Can't comment on any other brands as I haven't used them. I would recommend sleeves and not socks as leg and foot size do not always corelate. Thanks for the reply. Apparently the sleeve-only option is no good for deep vein thrombosis prevention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted January 2, 2012 Share if its deep vein thrombosis you are concerned about on long distance flights then purchase a specific pair from a hospital pharmacy that is used for patients suffering from that condition. They take into account leg length, ankle and calf circumference. Sports compression socks are not really as effective for deep vein thrombosis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted January 2, 2012 Share Compresport is great, service is bad!very bad my wife have paid and are still waiting on socks-first in customs the the parcel never got delivered-too many excusesThis is prob the best brand, second choice will be linebreakAnatomic and some of the sa brands are no good. I have tried a few dif ones and will rec the linebreak for you flying since I regularly fly myself and also use them sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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