PRORECUP ELITE recovery socks test

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Description

The PRORECUP® ELITE recovery sock is a compression product from a BV Sport patent.
It must be worn at the end of the effort for at least 2 hours. This will allow better oxygenation of muscle and tendon fibers and allow rapid elimination of toxins.
Some precautions must be taken when putting on and removing the socks to avoid damaging them (see below).

Technical data

- The PRORECUP® ELITE is available in 10 sizes.
- PRORECUP® ELITE is made in France.
- The progressive compression effect accelerates your recovery.
- Specific knitting of the calf for rapid and optimal elimination of toxins.
- Draining support and protection of the Achilles Tendon.
- Support of plantar fascia and antimicrobial, anti-static and anti-odor (silver wire) action.
- Forefoot stabilization compression band.

Composition: 78% Polyamide - 20% Elastane - 2% Silver thread

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The French company BV SPORT manufactures its products in Saint-Etienne (42). Their products are subject to CE marking and are certified by AFSSAPS (French Agency for Sanitary Safety of Health Products) thus giving their products control and rigor of a drug.

These socks promise beautiful things :
- Speed up recovery.
- Improve performances.
- Reduce risk of injury.

10 sizes are available to best fit your measurements. Start by looking at the sizes corresponding to your shoe size, then adjust your choice according to the height of the shin and the circumference of your calf.

How to put on compression recovery socks ?

You must start by turning the sock over, putting your hand inside and pinching the heel with that hand.
Then with the other hand, grab the top of the sock and turn it over until your hand holding the heel is completely out of the sock.

On the sock, mark the position of the heel and put the first part of your foot up to it.

Gently pull the sock up to the top of the ankle.

You now just have to grab the top of the sock and bring it up.

By doing so, you will avoid over-relaxing the textile fibers and preserving their lifespan.

While continuing to raise it, adjust its position.

All you have to do is check that it's in place. Here you can see the weave which keeps the pressure on the calf.

How to put out compression recovery socks ?

The same precaution must be taken during removal, it should not be pulled too much at the risk of damaging the fibers.

You must therefore turn the sock over until you can remove it without difficulty.

Test condition

I wore them several times, after long runs, interval workouts and after competitions, especially after the Malta marathon and La Rochelle Marathon. I put them on as recommended, at least for 2 hours and from the end of sessions.

My review

I hesitated a long time to buy myself this kind of recovery socks. But I decided after reading a lot of positive reviews.
My choice is focused on the BV SPORT brand which enjoys a very good reputation and which are also known in the medical field.

Having used it after several long runs, the benefits were felt, I had much less stiffness, especially compared to the quadriceps which after the same run were painful.
To prolong their lifespan, avoid washing them too often. I advise you to put them just after the shower post competition / training, you will avoid odors as much as possible and you will be able to limit their washing.
Be careful, these socks should not be used during sports sessions, the compression is too important.

Conclusion

This pair of socks, despite a fairly high price (around 60 euros) is a very well finished product, resistant and effective. The compression is adjusted, neither too much nor too little. The 10 different sizes available allow you to choose the pair that suits your body shape.


No feeling of being "tight". Effective, sores are much less present. Very good maintains in position.	The price. Itching occurs when the socks are removed but does not last long.

Global Rating

17,5/20

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