I've had a bunch of people ask me what the deal was with my tall black socks at the Stanford Invite. No, they weren't a fashion statement. They were compression socks. I started wearing them a lot this winter when I was in Mexico for altitude training. I used them for all my hard workouts (track and tempo), but I would also wear them to bed some nights. In the past I had a lot of calf soreness, as well as some occasional plantar irritation. I was amazed to find that all that practically disappeared once I started using compression socks consistently.
My sponsor, Nike, makes a variety of pairs that you can order online: Nike Compression Socks
If you're in a pinch and need a pair quickly, you can also find them at your local drugstore. Walgreens has some called MediPeds for $5.
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Posted by: coach handbags | 05/16/2010 at 08:14 PM
hey shannon, thanks for the info on the socks, they're pretty distinctive on the track. i have crazy calf tightness/soreness too...do you use the soccer, over the calf compression socks in the nike line?
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Posted by: Erin | 05/17/2010 at 03:32 PM
I would love to try out compression socks (thank you for the cheap recommendation: college budget is rough when you're not fast enough for sponsorship... one day I hope). Very informative and I'm glad I stopped in on this post! I admire your racing ability
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Posted by: Katherine | 05/21/2010 at 07:30 PM
Who cares what they look like if they are practical and help an athlete out. Many sports apparel items are not necessarily aesthetically pleasing but performance is all that really matters.
Posted by: kpeters | 09/01/2010 at 11:34 AM
I have also used these socks when I'm going for jogging at the park
Posted by: Compression Shirts | 09/27/2010 at 05:31 AM
As a heads up, it seems that Walgreens no longer stocks the MediPed socks that I like, but you can find them online.
Posted by: Shannon | 10/02/2010 at 09:47 PM
https://www.socks4life.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1&show=&q=compression%20socks just got some compression socks too. I've used them to buy other socks, but this is the first time I've seen them have compression socks!
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Posted by: Royal Takeaway Clayton | 01/08/2011 at 10:25 AM
I initially thought you were making a fashion statement but I looked into compression socks and the technology is sound. Many would benefit from them if they would just try it.
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Posted by: Shannon | 04/12/2011 at 12:56 PM
I think those socks are pretty cool and awesome! They are not just simply socks because they have actually lots of uses. Thanks you so much for sharing this to us!
Posted by: Dog Fashion | 04/13/2011 at 06:04 AM
there's no big deal to your black socks. it is pretty and cute. it is a run not a fashion, so you better focus on the field than to hear what they said. thanks for this nice article!
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So what is the difference about her socks? the important thing is, she is an athlete and not ordinary, a champion athlete. Shannon you are a great runner keep that socks as your lucky charm.
Posted by: AngeWayne | 05/19/2011 at 01:12 AM
I agree that wearing and using compression socks gives here not primary a fashion but a function. i can see that it really make her feel better about the socks. i look at the picture and i can see the fashion on it. i love it. thank you.
Posted by: Ange Wayne | 05/24/2011 at 10:05 PM
Fashion following function! Very distinctive look, but as everyone has said, what's more important is the benefit in performance and/or recovery.
Posted by: Athletic Compression Socks | 06/07/2011 at 07:02 AM
Well for me socks is not important, the important is, her dedication to the run and race is strong. I admire her so much no matter what issue she have.
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