Nabee Compression Socks Review

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Although this current quarantine situation we find ourselves in has a lot of negatives, I've also been trying to focus on some of the benefits whenever I can. One silver lining is that being stuck at home all day every day has allowed me to focus a lot more of my time on recovery. We all know running can be rough on the legs so I've definitely been appreciating the extra TLC.

To complement this new focus on recovery, I also received a pair of Nabee Compression Socks right around the same time that this quarantine began. The socks themselves were actually designed by a nurse to help deal with the fatigue and muscle breakdown caused by hours spent on your feet. 

They offer a variety of compression socks designed with comfort in mind to help alleviate those aches and pains we're so familiar with as runners.

Why Compression

So why can compression help you? The main goal is to increase circulation and blood flow in your legs. Basically, after spending hours on your feet or during long-distance running, your blood starts to pool in your feet and legs. It's why many runners suffer swelling in their legs after a long run.

Graduated compression that squeezes tightest at your feet helps to maintain circulation and deliver fresh oxygenated blood to your legs. This not only helps boost muscle recovery, but it also helps ward off the negative impacts of muscle fatigue during exercise.

Fit

What I appreciate most about the Nabee socks is their focus on comfort. One thing in particular that I noticed as that they were not nearly as tight or restrictive as some other compression gear I've worn. 

This is great because it means I can wear them to boost performance on a run but I can also wear them post-run to aid recovery. Tighter socks can actually restrict blood-flow after a run when your heart isn't pumping nearly as hard.

Feel

In addition to the fit, Nabee's Comfort Blend material is just so much softer than a lot of gear I've used in the past. Like I said, these socks are designed to be worn for hours at a time so they better be comfortable. In addition to the softer and more breathable fabric, the socks also have additional cushioned support around the achilles as well as the sole of the sock. 

Style

Lastly, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the style of the socks. It's no secret that runners love bright and flashy gear and Nabee offers plenty of great options!

Final Thoughts

I only started really testing out compression socks on my runs a little over a year ago but I wear them for virtually every race I run as well as during any intensive speed workouts I have in training. The delayed effects of fatigue really help boost my performance on race day and I absolutely appreciate the swifter recovery.

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Cheers!