Zoot Recovery Compression Tights/Review

[Selkie]

LOL--Crankin, you're right. I had to lie down on the bed to put them on (memories of trying to put on my jeans in college after I put on the dreaded "freshman 15")! The foot part is the toughest.

[Crankin]

I am happy to report my legs feel great this morning. Usually, running causes me great pain, even with stretching. One of the reasons I stopped (besides my back) is that my legs were always so sore, I didn't feel like riding. I am going out for a quick 18 mile ride before we get on the plane for Spain.
I didn't sleep in them, but did wear them for about 4 hours. I will be putting the calf socks on before I dress for the trip, later.

[limewave]

I was just talking to DH about these since my legs were so sore after the 25k. I'm thinking about investing in a pair. I'm excited to give them a try!

[OakLeaf]

After the marathon on Sunday I immediately put on my drugstore compression hose, right over my CW-X tights, hung around the post-race and walked back to the hotel. My, wasn't that attractive. But my legs aren't near as sore as I expected. Ice bath helped too I'm sure (once my teeth quit chattering, which was another two hours). As soon as I was done with ice and shower I put them back on and slept in them (didn't really think you were supposed to sleep in them, but since y'all are doing it, I tried it).

[blackhillsbiker]

Not sure if this is helpful, but after years in medical compression hose (tights and thigh-high), the easiest way to get the foot in, and the tights on, is to start with them inside out. Then turn just the foot part right side right. Lay on your back and put your feet into the foot parts (the rest of the tights will be hanging off your feet, still inside out. Then grab a leg of the tights about 4-6" or so above the feet, on both sides of the leg and pull it up your your ankles/calves. Do the same on the other side. Continue in this way, a few inches at a time. When you are up to your thighs, stand up and you can pull the rest of the way up fairly easily. It sounds weird, but it really works.

Deb