We grabbed a pair of Rymora calf sleeves mostly because the reviews were almost suspiciously good for something under $15. After wearing them for about three weeks straight, through morning runs, leg day recovery, and a couple of 10 hour shifts on our feet, heres the short version: they work.

The compression feels noticeable but not suffocating. You put them on and your calves feel supported without that tourniquet effect cheaper sleeves sometimes have. On runs, the anti slip band at the top actually stayed put which is more than we can say for a couple other brands we’ve tried. Post workout, we kept them on for a few hours and there was a real difference in how tight and sore our calves felt compared to days without them.

One thing worth mentioning, these run slightly small. If you’re between sizes go up. We learned that the hard way and had to exchange our first pair. The sizing chart is accurate but you need to measure properly, dont just guess.