Friday, April 5, 2013

ProCompression Review & Giveaway

* This giveaway is closed *

 
Today's run was great due to 3 things: 55' weather, my BAMR Bands headband, and my brand new ProCompression socks!


I have heard so many good things about ProCompression socks but was skeptical about their "magic powers." I have had problems with my legs throughout my running career and had compartment syndrome in my right leg which led me to get surgery (basically my nerves and blood flow were being cut off whenever I ran so they had to fix that).

I had emailed the company and told them about my running problems and asked if there was anyway I could try a pair out. I figured it would take them awhile to respond and thought all they were going to do was send me the coupon code for Sock of the Month. Well I was wrong because they replied within a day and said they would send me a pair to try out (which came in the mail within another 2 days). They also said they would do a giveaway for my readers! Talk about awesome.

The pair of socks they sent me were the Purple Marathon socks. I love the bright purple color and lime green accent.


Magic Powers


ProCompression socks are comfortable and offer a ton of benefits, which I also call "magic powers."


From the website: "Experience maximum benefit with the Marathon full-length, graduated compression sock. Compression technology helps improve blood flow, resulting in better, more consistent performance with less fatigue and faster, more efficient recovery. In addition to improving vascular performance, Marathon compression socks provide support to critical muscles and tendons, helping reduce inflammation and soreness."

My Results


As soon as I put these socks on I could feel a difference. I loved how much support they offered and how snug they were on my legs and feet.


When I wore these on my run today I could feel a difference. My calves didn't feel sore at all and when I was done with my run, my legs still felt good as new. Normally they are sore after a run or feel tight and today they felt fine. Today's run was a quick 3 miles but I am sure that these will make a huge difference on my longer 6+ mile runs.

I also liked that the socks didn't slip down at all while running and were breathable. It was a pretty warm day out today so I almost opted not to wear the socks because I thought my legs would feel overheated but they didn't.


Giveaway


The generous people over at ProCompression are allowing one lucky reader to win a pair of ProCompression socks! There are a ton of ways to enter and earn extra entries so make sure you complete as many as possible for more chances to win. The giveaway will be open until Friday April 12th at 12:00am. and be announced on the blog over the weekend! Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Sock of the Month


If you can't wait until this giveaway is over to get your hands on a pair of ProCompression socks, head on over to their website to check out their purple and baby blue Socks of the Month. Just use the code SOMF4 at the checkout for 40% off and free shipping!

Disclaimer: I was sent this product free of charge, however all opinions are my own.


46 comments:

  1. i am going to start training for a half and i need some for the long runs.

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  2. I want to try compression socks SO bad! :)

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  3. I'm planning on training for my first full marathon and will need all the recovery help I can get!

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  4. I love compression socks; you can never have enough pairs! I especially love that this pair is purple... my favorite color!

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  5. Pro Compression socks help get me through my long runs.

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  6. I'm always in the midst of training for some type of run from the 5K distance to the marathon. I think these would help my performance and I could use it, aging isn't fun!

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  7. I love love my compression socks. I started wearing them after a half marathon in October and wish I would have discovered them so much sooner. I think they make a huge difference in recovery! And thanks so much for the twitter comment!

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  8. Love Pro Compression for recovery and for long runs

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  9. I've heard such great things about these!

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  10. I have sleeves I wear from time to time, but would love to try a pair of socks.

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  11. I'm new to running and just beginning to understand how important socks are! Would love to try these.

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  12. I have been wanted to try these! They are everywhere! I need to see what they are all about!

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  13. I've never tried compression socks only the running tights/leggings but I keep seeing them on blogs and think I should give them a go.

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  14. I would love a pair of pro compression socks because I absolutely love them. I have one pair I wear to run. Would love some for recovery afterwards.

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  15. These are my absolute favorite socks! I love them & want as many as I can get! lol

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  16. I don't own any compression socks. My calves have always taken a beating with running, and now that I"m running more regularly, this would be great especially since I can't purchase any of my own right now.

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  17. I have a pair of calf sleeves I love but I have not tried the socks. This would be the perfect opportunity.

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  18. Yay! love a giveaway!

    I'd love to win these to use for my upcoming half-marathon training. I use my calves more than any other part of my body when I run and they get sore fast. I basically NEED these!

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  19. That's awesome that they responded so quickly and were so nice as to give you a pair and offer a giveaway!

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  20. I'd love to win because I'm currently training for a marathon next month- they could definitely come in handy!!

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  21. I would love a pair of pro compression socks! I have one pair, in black, currently that I wear very frequently. It'd be great to have a 2nd pair, especially in such a great color.

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  22. I have a pair of the low trainers (which are awesome), but would really love to try out a pair of the marathon socks also!!!

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  23. I have heard such good things about them and I would love to try them on my runs!

    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  24. I would really love to win to improve my circulation in my legs! (alisa)

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  25. I'd love to win because I have been training for a few half marathons and a full soon to come up and I could use a pair (I don't have any!)

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  26. I've always wanted to try ProCompression socks but they are so pricey!! Love the purple color on you :)

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  27. I'd love to win these socks because they're great to help your muscles recover after tough runs!

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  28. These look awesome!

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  29. I am just starting to enjoy running and I think that these socks would help me love it even more!

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  30. I'm running a half marathon this weekend and need some compression socks to help recover.

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  31. Love the purple! I bet those socks would really help with shin splints :)

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  32. Purple is my FAVORITE color! I have been wanting to try some compression socks recently!! So... pick me!!

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  33. I'm a nurse, so I am on my feet all day. I like running too, but I think these would serve me best at work!

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  34. I've heard they help with shin splints... id love to try them for free :)

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  35. I love compression socks and can always use a pair!

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  36. Love mine! Would love some purple or orange ones!

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  37. So in need of a pair of these! love the purple

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  38. I almost bought some yesterday! I haven't had calf issues till recently, and with marathon 6wks out I am not loving this timing.
    Now I'll keep my fingers crossed for this instead and buy some if I'm not the lucky winner. :)

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  39. I want to win because two pairs just isn't enough! ;) I have those same purple ones and also a pink pair.. plus a pair of pink sleeves. I wear them ALL the time and often a couple days in a row; so adding a pair to the rotation, my stinky feet may thank me ;)

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  40. I would love a pair of their purple socks! I have the black, but purple is my favorite color.

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  41. Because I'm dying for the blue pair and I've entered EVERY procompression giveaway and still cannot seem to win any! lol

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  42. I really love compression socks for recovery! So great!

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  43. I want to win because I have been dying to try a pair during and after my long runs

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