Compression socks are great for recovery and running. There are so many different brands and prices out there. It’s hard to decide which one to pick. I was excited when I was contacted about Tiux compression socks and couldn’t wait to try them. Note: I was given this product to review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Tiux is a new startup company that designs and sells athletic compression socks exclusively online. I chose the black/neon yellow/dark grey socks. They currently have two other colors: neon yellow/blue/black and pink/neon yellow/lavender. What I like about Tiux is that their everyday price for the compression socks is $35 with free shipping in the US and Canada! They’ve taken away the middlemen to give a great value.They are graduated compression socks. Here is info from their website about what graduated compression socks mean:

You have to measure the circumference of your ankles and calves to determine your size. When I first put them on, they were really long. I could cover my knee caps with them if I wanted to but the length didn’t bother me when I first went on a run with them. I like how they are feet specific since they’re labeled L or R, so you know you’re getting a good fit. I ran three miles on the treadmill with them first and it went fine. I just wasn’t used to having my legs compressed so it did feel a bit weird. The longest run I’ve ran with them so far is 11 miles. I like them. They seem to be of great quality. They are 75% Nylon and 25% Spandex. If you know about compression ratings, they have a compression rating of 20-25 mmHg. The compression rating at the ankle is 25 mmHg and decreases to 20 mmHg towards the knee.If you want to shrink them a little, put them in the dryer. It worked for me since they’re not as long anymore.  As far as running performance goes, I can run fast in them. I ran a quick five miles with them.
   I especially love these socks for recovery. I used them after the Seattle Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon and I’m sure they helped. I was able to run a mile to continue the #RWRunStreak the next day. I’m still getting used to wearing them on training runs. I am training for my first marathon and plan on using these on training runs more often to get my legs used to wearing them since I think they help. I definitely recommend trying these compression socks. One thing I would like to see though are more colors and maybe offer compression sleeves. If you’d like more info on these cool socks, check them out here: http://tiux.co/.

Have you tried compression socks? Do you race in them?