Pārsteidzošs ir šī apģērba gabala uzvaras gājiens Latvijas MTB braucēju vidū.

Mani, kā visai konservatīvu velo etiķetes ziņā, sākumā vienkārši "satrieca" pusgarās zeķes kā veloapģērba aksesuārs. Skaidrs, ka, lai valkātu šādu neglītu apģērba gabalu, ir jābūt skaidri izteiktām priekšrocībām, ko zeķes dod to valkātājam sacensību un atjaunošanās laikā. Tomēr, mazliet papētot pieejamos informācijas resursus, nākas secināt, ka, ja vien jums nav izteiktu apakšējo ekstremitāšu vēnu problēmu (vēnu nepietiekamība, varikoze u.c.) šīs zeķes nedos nekādu uzlabojumu sacensībās un, iespējams, tikai nedaudz palīdzēs atjaunošanās procesā. Katrā ziņā efekts būs neskaitāmas reizes mazāks nekā skrējējiem, kuriem apakšējās ekstremitātes daļas loma ir DAUDZKĀRT lielāka.

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While wearing the compression socks and using compression boots after exercise appears to be effective for enhancing recovery, don't expect to see Lance wearing compression socks on the bike. During exercise - at least during cycling - there doesn't appear to be much, if any, benefit. Some runners and triathletes have reported benefits from using them during exercise, but like so much about compression technology, the research is still being developed. If there is a benefit to runners that doesn't translate to cyclists, it may be due to the fact that the muscles in the lower legs are far more important for optimizing running performance. In cycling, the calves don't add much in the way of power; they're primary role is to stabilize the ankle and provide a stable platform to transfer the power generated by the upper leg and buttocks.

Compression socks do not promote circulation and increase blood flow. In fact it's the opposite. They compress the limb to prevent blood from pooling in the extremities.
After exercise, blood will tend to pool in the limbs due to the dilation of the blood vessels (mostly just the veins). Compression socks mechanically squeeze the limb to prevent this. Some people claim that this helps in their recovery, and other claims that it helps prevent swelling of their limbs during exercise (typcially those individual with circulation problems).
Whether compression socks are for you is simply a matter of 1) your physiology; 2) your suspetablity to the lastest health trend (if you think gluten is bad, then by all means you are the target consumer for compression socks); and 3) your tolerance for horrendeous fashion.
Personally, after a long ride, I put my feet up and have a good beer and I'm fine.