Swiftwick ASPIRE TWELVE Running Socks, Knee High Compression Fit

Great product

I wore these on a recent trip where I had several flights that were more than 10 hours long. I was really surprised and impressed how comfortable these were, and felt good knowing that they are compression socks helping protect against blood clots. I also like the subtle but festive design at the ankles. That design also helps me distinguish the compression socks from my other black socks.

This is my second pair...I really like them for racing because they are thin around the toes and feet and fit well with my running shoes. I am 5'8" and on me they come about an inch below my knee. They stay up, but they just feel short. I hope they come out with a slightly longer one.

strong, breathable material. Vibrant color. Good length. I am 5'8 140lb and i got the large. They run a bit thin and the next pair i get will be XL, but i will be getting a second pair, so , still worth the price despite size. I may update this review after training and racing in these socks

Since they offer a extra firm support they are on the tougher side to get on/off for me. I can do longer bike rides with them, so they are worth the effort to put on. It’s great that they are good for dissipating just enough heat from my feet and calfs. No hot spots to contend with, and that’s important for a long distance ride. If I could still run I’d put them on, in a heartbeat.

I wear a size 14 shoe, have a narrow foot, and purchased the XL size of this sock. The sock is entirely too small. I wore it despite my intuition and suffered strong irritation on my Achilles tendons. Initially I chalked this up to wearing them on too long of a run (12 miles). I waited until the irritation / inflammation went down and then wore them on a much shorter run (3 miles). I suffered the same pain.

These Aspire 12 are the best running investment I've made. My feet are always dry after long trail runs (10 - 20 miles) and well supported. I've not had any blisters either. They are extremely durable but are not very thick and have great feel if you like a closer to minimal running shoe. Rather than wearing separate compression sleeves for my calves, I wear these 12 inch socks. The compression is more even and natural... no cutting or binding. I also wear them on my winter runs... they are all the warmth I need for my lower legs. I own several different pair of Swiftwick socks, including a fantastic Merino wool product that just never wears out and stays just as dry and odor free as the Aspire. I highly recommend Swiftwick.

I use medical grade 20-30 mm hg rated compression knee socks, and I was looking for something sportier looking than the standard drab colors of medical socks. While athletic compression socks are not rated and labeled like medical grade socks, I believe because of certification standards and such, I inquired with the manufacturer about the rating of these socks and they were helpful in explaining that these used similar technologies, but were not labeled like their medical-grade cousins. After purchasing and using these now on several bike rides, I'm totally pleased with both their function, appearance and comfort. I will be buying more pairs simply because I don't have all the available colors yet.

Nice support on steep declines and I've noticed less fatigue during hill runs.I had trouble with calf cramping, but haven't had it since wearing these.The only thing is that grass and debris stick to the bottom of the sock and it's not easy to take it out.They are a bit hard to take off, but that shows the support around the ankle it provides.