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Review on 🩳 CompressionZ Men's Performance Compression Shorts - Sports Short Series by Mike Larkin

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent value for a quality product

First of all it is a compression garment. If you do not fit your height or BMI, you may find it difficult to put on and take off, especially the shirt. Consider a larger size. Overall quality and fit are excellent. I was a bit concerned that they wouldn't offer the compression I was looking for for the price, but that concern was unfounded. The cut, seams and fit are excellent with no binding, chafing or slipping after prolonged wear and activity. The shirt has a non-slip coating in the bottom hem. It stays on your skin or maybe some other material but doesn't hold up well on matching bottoms. No problem as he will be on the beltline and will stay there. The shirt is long, approximately 4-6 inches below the waist. The breathability is exceptional, better and you should run naked. They're actually better than naked because they allow sweat to evaporate instead of dripping off your body. When you run or exercise in front of a fan, you may feel the air on your bare skin. I ran a couple of 3 miles in the typical Florida heat wearing both shorts and pants and of course a shirt. I choose long pants as they support my calves and are actually cooler than just shorts due to improved sweat evaporation. I'm considering getting a long sleeve shirt for the same reason. Walking alone I wouldn't worry too much about modesty, the ground does its job well holding everything in place and smoothing out. If you're hosting an event or training in front of other people, you might want to wear running shorts. Be sure to find the lightest, thinnest, unlined, fitted shorts you can find, anything worn over (or under) will be hot. The same goes if you decide to wear something over your shirt. The first time I wore a t-shirt, which was a mistake. I will wear nothing but a CompressionZ layer unless I need shorts out of modesty. I didn't know exactly what to expect in terms of performance, but then it became immediately clear. Since I wear them mostly when I run, supporting your muscles and preventing them from shaking/moving/popping as they relax when your feet pound the pavement makes a huge difference in later recovery. This was most noticeable on my calves. My calf muscles tightened with every step, after which they hurt for several days. Your support prevents this pain and I can walk for days without any problems. Same goes for pecs, obliques, buttocks etc. Overall I'm very happy with the product, it would be really nice to add a few more color options. Since I work out every day, I reordered a few more sets to make it between washes. Great value for money in compression garments.

Pros
  • An absolute legend
Cons
  • Difficult to say