SIGVARIS - The award-winning SIGVARIS MOUNTAIN SOCK combines advanced fibre technology with sport-specific design. The SIGVARIS socks guarantee an optimal level of graduated compression which improves blood circulation, and promotes the removal of metabolic waste products, which protects the muscle from micro-injuries. The textile fibre contained in the compression socks increases the mechanical durability of the product and also wicks moisture away from the body. This creates a pleasant foot climate in which to walk.
How compression works during sports
Muscle vibration/Oscillation. The compression fabric acts like a stabilising support and ensures a significant reduction in muscle vibration; the number of tears in the muscle fibre is reduced, which increases muscle performance. It also reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS, reduces muscle injuries, and reduces cramps which means that you can have less pain after training and/or train as frequently as your training plan requires.
Joint stabilisation. The more stable the muscles are, the more finely balanced the action of the ligaments and joints (knee joint, ankle joint). Wear is reduced, in particular in the region of the Achilles tendon, and relief can also be provided for chronic inflammatory complaints.
Enhanced proprioception. Muscle activation enhances body sensitisation; athletes feel better, more stable, stronger and more «toned», improving your sensory awareness - infact athletes often run faster and with a longer stride in Sigvaris compression products.
Improved arterial inflow. Compression increases arterial inflow, which improves the blood supply to the muscles. An improved blood supply means that the muscles are supplied with more oxygen, which leads to increased performance.
Accelerated venous return. Finely calibrated pressure distribution on the leg. This speeds up the return of the blood and improves the removal of metabolic substances (e.g. lactates) from the muscle. Accelerated venous return ensures lighter legs, because there is less fluid retention in the tissues - it also means that if you wear your socks after exertion your legs recover faster and better.
Thermal regulation .While an improved blood supply generally shortens recovery, thermoregulatory effects additionally support the regenerative processes of the socks.
SIGVARIS IS AVAILABLE TO SPECIAL ORDER: Please allow 5 to 7 working days for despatch of these.
Here are some guidelines in choosing a correct size:
the sizing may seem complex but is necessary in orer to get an accurate fit, without an accurate fit compression socks may be ineffective.
- Determine your EU shoe size
- Determine your leg size
- Measurement of circumference directly above the ankle on its narrowest area
- Measure the calf circumference on its strongest spot
- Determine the relevant leg size from the table – in case of an overlapping area the shoe size rules (35-38½ => smaller size/all others => bigger size)
Here are some guidelines in choosing a correct size:
the sizing may seem complex but is necessary in orer to get an accurate fit, without an accurate fit compression socks may be ineffective.
- Determine your EU shoe size
- Determine your leg size
- Measurement of circumference directly above the ankle on its narrowest area
- Measure the calf circumference on its strongest spot
- Determine the relevant leg size from the table – in case of an overlapping area the shoe size rules (35-38½ => smaller size/all others => bigger size)
