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2013-07-15 12:18 PM

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Subject: Quality calf compression sleeves?
I bought a pair of 2XU calf compression sleeves back in February, and they are already coming apart at the seams. I only hand wash them, never put them in the W/D. I expected them to last longer. I'm also now hearing some negative things about the quality of other 2XU clothing.

So do any of you calf sleeve wearers have better stories? What brand should I look for next?

Thanks in advance.
Brett


2013-07-15 12:21 PM
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I've had good luck thus far with CEP,,,two pair and no probs..

I wonder if you just got a lemon ..
2013-07-16 7:50 AM
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Subject: RE: Quality calf compression sleeves?
Originally posted by mbwallis

I bought a pair of 2XU calf compression sleeves back in February, and they are already coming apart at the seams. I only hand wash them, never put them in the W/D. I expected them to last longer. I'm also now hearing some negative things about the quality of other 2XU clothing.

So do any of you calf sleeve wearers have better stories? What brand should I look for next?

Thanks in advance.
Brett



I noticed the same things with the 2XU sleeves. I started to be MUCH more careful about putting them on and taking them off. I think the seems start to tear from pulling on them extremely hard to get them up your calf. I haven't an issue once i tried to fold them up my calf, rather than pull from the top
2013-07-16 1:43 PM
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Subject: RE: Quality calf compression sleeves?
I have a pair of 2XU sleeves that are wonderful.

I have 2 pairs of Zoot's that have torn two times. Zoot's customer service is fantastic and they've replaced them both times.

That being said, the Zoots are tighter than the 2XU. I "roll" them up and down my calves in order to prevent them ripping, I've learned. I also wash them on hand-wash cycle and air dry them.

Call 2XU and talk to them. Ask them about your particular pair and how to put them on and off and see if they will replace them or do something for you. You never know...they might.
2013-07-17 10:27 AM
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I have had good luck with CEP. Although pricey. I have the sleeves and the socks, and I like them both.
2013-07-17 10:37 AM
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Subject: RE: Quality calf compression sleeves?
Originally posted by mbwallis

I bought a pair of 2XU calf compression sleeves back in February, and they are already coming apart at the seams. I only hand wash them, never put them in the W/D. I expected them to last longer. I'm also now hearing some negative things about the quality of other 2XU clothing.

So do any of you calf sleeve wearers have better stories? What brand should I look for next?

Thanks in advance.
Brett



i've not used them, but I have a co-worker who swears by Zensah - she used to use them when she ran/trained for marathons
http://www.zensah.com/

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