Zoot ULTRA CompressRx Recovery Socks

It was just last year when I bought my first pair of compression socks. There weren’t too many brands or options then. This year the brands and selections have exploded in sporting goods stores. Zoot alone offers three different compression socks, and selecting the right one for yourself can be confusing. The chart below hopefully makes the task easier.

Performance CompressRx Sock	ULTRA CompressRx Recovery Sock (was Active CompressRx)	ULTRA CompressRx Sock
Reduced muscle fatigue. Less lactic acid build-up. Comfort. Faster recovery. Experience the benefits of the Zoot Performance CompressRx Socks.	With a soft lightweight fabric, the ULTRA Recovery Compression Sock will speed up your recovery and make you feel better for tomorrow’s workout.	The CompressRx sock gets upgraded with ZoneRx technology in 2011. You will feel the amazing difference of zoned muscle support for improved performance and quicker recovery.
Size: 2, 3, 4, 5	Size: 2, 3, 4, 5	Size: 2, 3, 4, 5
Color: White	Color: Black	Color: Black, White, Classic Blue
Fabric: ZoneRx – Muscle specific zones of compression stabilize the calf muscles reducing muscle damage during exercise; CRx – Graduated compression from the ankle to the top of the calf that helps remove lactic acid and improve blood circulation back to the heart. EnduraRx provides moisture management and temperature regulation. Achilles tendon support. Padded foot soles prevent foot irritation	Fabric: ZoneRx – Muscle-specific zones of compression stabilize the calf muscles reducing muscle damage during exercise; CRx – Graduated compression from the ankle to the top of the calf that helps remove lactic acid and improve blood circulation back to the heart. SynchroRx provides moisture management and temperature regulation; Achilles tendon support; Padded foot soles prevent foot irritation	Fabric: ZoneRx – Muscle-specific zones of compression stabilize the calf muscles reducing muscle damage during exercise; CRx – Graduated compression from the ankle to the top of the calf that helps remove lactic acid and improve blood circulation back to the heart. SynchroRx provides moisture management and temperature regulation. Achilles tendon support. Padded foot soles prevent foot irritations
mmHg: 15-20mmHg	mmHg: 18-30mmHg	mmHg: 18-25 mmHg

The main difference among the three models are the amount of compression force (mmHg).

I bought Zoot because physicians recommended them over other brands. I wear mine mainly to speed up post ride recovery and have even worn them on long flights oversea.

I wear a size 4. Check Zoot’s website for your size.