Pro Compression Running Socks Review & Giveaway

As you may have read in my previous post, I got new running shoes for Christmas. While I really do like the shoes, new shoes typically come along with new aches and some soreness at first. Cloudrunners have a very unique, springy bottom to them and I am not used to them AT ALL. My Asics are completely different and after my first few runs, my calves were very, very sore from adjusting to my new stride.

Luckily for me, Pro Compression came through in the clutch and my new pair of marathon white compression socks arrived in the mail the other day.

$50.00 through the PRO Compression website

(available in a few different colors, but mine are white and gray with lime green accents)

I had never used compression socks before. I will say that while I didn't necessarily notice a difference DURING my run with these, I absolutely did afterwards. Not only do your legs feel heavenly after peeling off skin tight knee socks, but I was not nearly as sore. I could feel the muscles in my calves working harder during my run trying to adjust to my new shoes, so I was almost certain I would be in for quite an unpleasant experience afterwards. I'm happy to report I was not hobbling around and my legs actually feel great this morning.

Another nice thing about PRO Compression is that they do not use a thick material at all. This is not your typical sock material with the little nubs on the inside for cushioning and support. They're incredibly lightweight and they breathe nicely, too. I didn't have problems with excess moisture and they're surprisingly comfortable for being a compression product.

I'm a pretty tough critic when it comes to product reviews. When a company sends me something and I don't like it, I don't post anything about it at all. I take the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all" approach. PRO Compression is a higher priced sock, yes, but this post wouldn't be here if I wasn't impressed by them. If you are a runner that experiences soreness & inflammation in your feet, ankles, or calves after you run - a GOOD compression sock could really make a huge difference for you. I had never tried them before (or any compression sock for that matter), and I was shocked at the difference they made after just one use. 

Thank you to PRO Compression for opening my eyes to their products & I hope you'll check them out, too. They have a pretty big selection to choose from, and you can visit their website by clicking here. If you'd like a little bit on insider info - use the promo code SOM113 at checkout to save 40% on all black socks & sleeves!

But the real reason you're here is to win a pair of your own, right?
PRO Compression was nice enough to let me host a giveaway - so just post your email address in the comments below to be entered to win! I'll notify them of the winner on January 14th.

Keep Running,

Kelli