Evaluation: Similar to the socks that Paula Radcliffe

wore when she set the women's world marathon record last year, Oxysox work like support hose by using compression to improve circulation. Some wear-testers said this made their legs stay fresher on long runs. The sock feels like a supportive ace bandage around the arch, ankle, and calf. Also comes in anklet and over-calf lengths (the type Radcliffe wears).

Runner goes Nowhere in World Record Time

Arlington, VA --Did you ever witness dozens of people running in place, going nowhere (hamster like) at a health club? Can you imagine 26.2 miles on a treadmill, let alone running at a 5:15 minute mile pace?

New World Treadmill Marathon Record: Thirty year old Michael Wardian ran a 2:23:58, breaking the old record set by Josh Cox in April ’04 by about 7 minutes.

Wardian’s 40th marathon effort will land him in the “The Book of Alternative Records”. The only speed bump Wardian hit was when the treadmill reached 60 minutes and suddenly stopped. “It was like someone pulled the plug on an electric car”, he said. Fortunately, he quickly got it moving again. athlete trying on Oxysox

The World Record run was the pinnacle of Michael’s best year. He competed in the 2004 Olympic Marathon trials, five additional marathons (finished top twenty at Boston), and a 100 km “ultra”. Michael attributes some of his success to wearing the “funky” graduated pressure socks (pictured) called Oxysox, claiming they give him support and speed up recovery. Michael also set a personal record (PR) in the 10 km. “I attribute my PR to the increased blood flow Oxysox provides”. He swears by these graduated pressure socks; “Meb’s wearing them now too”, referring to Meb Keflezighi Olympian & US 10 km record holder.

A medical study conducted by (A. Ali, B.G. Snow & M.P. Caine 2003), tested 14 runners in a fast 10 km pace and found runners wearing graduated pressure socks:

Ran 1% faster despite being paced.
Had lower pulse rates (2-3 BPM).
Jumped higher post-exercise.
Recovered faster with 60% less post-exercise muscle soreness.

Wardian set his pace aggressively and ran “negative splits”, meaning the last 13 miles were run at a faster pace than the first 13. “It was more difficult on the machine because I always knew exactly how far I’d gone…I couldn’t trick my mind like in other races”.

Looking forward, Michael has his eyes set on another Boston marathon this spring.

Many Professional Athletes are wearing G-FIT Oxysox (Basketball Player Jerome Williams, Football Player Scott Kowalkowski, Golfer Dan Pohl to name a few).

Four pro football teams are enthusiastically wearing G-FIT. Scott Kowalkski, pro linebacker, has been wearing Oxysox. When asked about the benefits of the Oxysox this is what he had to say:

"Never have I used any equipment that immediately gave me the feeling of increased power like G-FIT"...

"I feel that my endurance is increased, my legs feel lighter and I can do more."

..."they gave me such great support around my ankles that I've asked the trainer to use less tape..."

"I plan on using the crew length model for all of my off-the-field conditioning this spring"!

"Oh yeah, they are skin tight around the foot which translates into a total transfer of energy and I feel more sure-footed when I'm cutting."

ABOUT Oxysox

Oxysox are the latest in equipment to enhance athletes' explosive power and endurance.

"Official Performance Sock of the NHL"

Dr. Graham Kelly, a vascular specialist with over 15 years of clinical experience, has created G Fit technology to meet the unique demands of athletes. Oxysox are the latest in equipment to enhance athletes' explosive power and endurance. Unlike normal socks or liners, Oxysox are customized to leg length and calf size to ensure optimal performance.

WHAT IT DOES

Improved circulation and reduced muscle fatigue can translate into better performance. Testing has indicated the following benefits:

Reduced leg fatigue/pain post exercise
Better stability for injury prone areas
Increased calf muscle pump efficiency
Elevated aerobic capacity (VO 2 max)
Reduced Blistering
Durability, outlasting standard socks 3-4 times longer
Superior wicking through 75% CoolMax content

By covering the entire calf, Oxysox are designed to stimulate circulation in the muscles, helping to provide support and enhance stamina of athletes. It is the only sock with the patented technology to give you enhanced performance. These benefits apply to the world class professional athlete or the 65 year old weekend warrior.

So whether you are hard at work or hard at play, Oxysox offer real advantages.

HOW IT WORKS

How does it work? Simple. Oxysox apply graduated pressure to the lower extremities, starting at the foot and tapering off at the calf. This allows blood to return more rapidly to the heart and lungs. The result is improved circulation and a quicker return of oxygenated blood to the legs. What you get it enhanced athletic performance. Oxysox also limit wasted muscle motion and keep muscles compact, reducing fatigue and allowing for quicker recovery. This firm, graduated support creates performance advantages that only Oxysox can provide.

AND MORE

Oxysox offers significant support to the Achilles tendon, calf, tibia and ankle. This enhances the ability to reduce common foot and ankle injuries and provide support to those already injured. Designed for running, cycling, cross country skiing, triathlon, Hockey training and more.

Shin Splint, Calf compression sleeves

The Calf/Shin Splint-Calf Compression Sleeves recovery sleeves are made with gradient compression which provides wide ribbing in the front for shin support, and tight ribbing in the back for calf support

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Compression Socks

Oxysox Over Calf

Revel Sports owner, Perry Dau wearing his Oxysox in the 2005 Chicago Marathon.

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