Compression apparel is a constantly evolving category that has gained popularity among runners in recent years. The reasons for this are likely two-fold: many runners find these products to be fashionable workout wear and research has backed up the use of compression by athletes.
One recent study found that post-workout compression gear enhanced recovery by reducing muscle swelling and soreness. Another study published in 2015 discovered that when runners wore compression socks for the two days following a marathon, they logged faster times on a treadmill test two weeks later.
We tested many of the compression garments to bring you some of the best products on the market this season.