#Tommie copper compression gloves full#

I have two bad knees, one with a torn meniscus I never had repaired and one that is probably the same thing but I never had a scan. Tommie Copper provided both reviewers with product to review. With the added benefit of the copper fibers how can you go wrong? Overall, the Tommie Copper products are good quality compression gear. They were not uncomfortable, but I could feel them. I am not used to having anything on my knees and was very aware of the elastic cuffs.

I wore them during runs with good results. The copper may help with odor.Īfter the last marathon my knees were a little achy and I was happy to try out the knee sleeves. The shirt is a snug fit, nothing stood out from other compression shirts I have worn. I also used the knee sleeves and the shirt. It might have been a placebo effect, however, my legs felt pretty darn good when I had the sleeves on. If the copper in the sleeves doesn’t help with improved blood flow at least it will inhibit bacteria growth. Copper surfaces are being used in hospitals to limit bacteria growth. There is little information out there about wearing copper, most articles are about wearing bracelets. We get most of what we need from our diets. Tommie Copper calls it “Therapeutic Copper Compression.” Medical studies support the positive affects of copper as a beneficial mineral. The difference between Tommie Copper’s compression gear and other manufacturer’s compression products, is the use of copper in the fibers. The rubber kept the sleeves in the right spot. My favorite feature in the Tommie Copper sleeves is the thin beading of tacky rubber on the inside of the elastic. I have had socks and sleeves that have needed constant adjusting to keep in the desired location on my calves. However you feel about it, it will only help if the sleeve stays in place over the intended muscle group. Almost everyone agrees that the proper amount of compression aids muscle recovery after the run. My legs feel better when I use compression calf sleeves on long runs. There is a lot of debate on whether or not compression gear is beneficial while running. I don’t know if it’s scientific or in my head but my recoveries always seem much quicker when I’ve remembered to gear up post run. After a particularly intense run or big miles, I always pop on some calf sleeves. I’m not necessarily convinced of the therapeutic properties of copper stranding BUT, I will say that compression has been a huge part of my recovery. Their gear is nice–quality products that I could easily recommend. They’re more of a base layer and/or mild weather glove than fall/winter.

#Tommie copper compression gloves full#

The full finger gloves were very lightweight, giving just a slight barrier between the elements and not quite snug enough to be compression.

I’ve worn them several times since for recovery and they are very comfortable. My only concern sizing down would be that the top band be too constricting. They definitely give an element of compression but I’m wondering if a Small would’ve been more therapeutic. According to their site, I needed a Medium. Now, I would consider myself petite and didn’t realize I had thunder calves until I measured them and referenced Tommie Copper’s size chart. Upon the second wear, I was running a 30k trail race and I noticed that it rode up on my midriff–ended up with a bunch of belly race photos! I *think* that may have been due to the bib number pinned to the front and need to wear it another couple times to make sure.ĭuring the race, I also wore the compression calf sleeves. It was snug but not too tight, yet still breathable. I wore it for a 10 mile treadmill run and don’t remember having any issues with it. My first thought was, “Wow, this fits really nicely!”. I had the pleasure of trying Tommie Copper’s compression shirt, calf sleeves, and full finger gloves. If there’s a product out there claiming to aid in my recovery, I’m listening.