Compression
Wear/Socks

At Westbrook Cycles, we stock a wide range of Compression Socks from the world’s leading manufacturers. These socks have been designed to look great and allow you to get the most out of every ride. These compressions socks allow you to push harder, whilst helping safeguard your muscles, knees and ankles from injury.

Compression Socks do not cut blood flow as the name suggests, compression socks actually stimulate blood flow to the legs and where they are worn, providing a wide range of benefits to the wearer by delivering more oxygen to the muscles.

The first benefit is a reduction of a buildup of lactic acid. This allows fresh oxygen to reach the muscles in the legs, moving the blood around the legs - preventing lactic acid from settling and causing cramps when on the roads or the trails.

Long compressions socks also support the legs and joints, acting as a brace and preventing fluid build-up around joints. One of the last, but most important benefits of wearing compression socks and clothing, is increased comfort levels. Compression socks are specifically designed for wear during sport; they wick sweat away - and provide extra padding in all the right places. Compression socks come in knee-high and ankle length sizing - ankle compression socks are perfect for those with poor circulation in the feet; however, if you want to get the maximum benefit from compression wear, choose longer compression cycling socks.