Product Description
Calf sleeves earn their place on the days your lower legs work hardest, like a summer long run, a track session, or a half marathon in the heat. Pulling a pair on before your warm-up gives your calves steady support from the first mile, and a lightweight, vented knit keeps that support from adding heat to an already hot day.
CEP's Core Run Ultralight Calf Compression Sleeves wrap each calf in steady, targeted support while staying light enough to forget you have them on, which makes them a practical pick for summer miles and long days on your feet.
Less calf muscle vibration with every footstrike – Knitted compression holds your calf muscles firmly in place, which helps reduce the vibration that adds to soreness and fatigue on longer runs.
Cooler legs on warm days – Mesh ventilation zones add airflow across your calf, and the moisture-wicking fabric draws sweat away so it evaporates faster. Despite what you may think, these sleeves can make your legs feel cooler.
Supports blood flow through your calves – Firm compression supports circulation through your lower leg, which helps get oxygen and nutrients to your calf muscles while you run and/or as you recover.
A sleeve that stays where you put it – The knit is designed to resist slipping and to help guard against hot spots and blisters, so you can run without stopping to pull it back up.
CEP knits the sleeves on a circular machine, which allows 360-degree compression and lets the pressure change from zone to zone around your calf. That squeeze runs at 20-30mmHg, the unit used to measure compression strength, and it supports blood flow back up the leg while limiting the muscle vibration that builds up as you run. It also improves proprioception, your body's sense of where your legs are in each stride, which helps keep your movement accurate when you start to tire.
How to Use CEP Core Run Ultralight Calf Compression Sleeves
Timing: Put the sleeves on before your warm-up so they have settled by your first mile, and wear them for training runs, long runs, and race day. Put them on for support while traveling or recovering.
Fit: Pull each sleeve up so it sits from above the ankle up to below the kneecap, and smooth out any folds in the fabric.
Pairing: Wear them with the running socks you already trust, since the sleeves leave your feet free.
Sizing: Pick your size using the size guide on our product page.
Care: Machine wash at 40°C and skip the bleach and the iron.
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CEP Men's Core Run Ultralight Calf Sleeves FAQ's
Everything you need to know about CEP Men's Core Run Ultralight Calf Sleeves.
Put them on before your warm-up for training runs, long runs, and race day. They also work for travel and recovery.
No. Mesh ventilation zones and moisture-wicking fabric move sweat away so it evaporates faster, which can make your legs feel cooler.
They deliver 20-30mmHg of compression, the unit used to measure squeeze strength. CEP’s circular knit varies the pressure from zone to zone around your calf.
They hold your calf muscles in place to cut the vibration that adds to soreness on long runs. Firm compression also supports blood flow through your lower leg while you run and recover.
Pull each sleeve up from above the ankle to below the kneecap and smooth out any folds. Machine wash at 40°C, with no bleach and no iron.