BRUCE BOLT Xtra Long Compression Leg Sleeves were designed with 4 performance improving enhancements: 1. Increase blood flow and decrease muscle vibration while playing, practicing and working out. 2. Eliminate/reduce sliding rash (or raspberries) on your knees and shins 3. Improve muscle recovery after games, practices and training 4. Allow the player to wear their preferred sock and shoe combination PLAY HARDER, LONGER: Graduated compression sleeves increase blood flow to the legs by dilating the player’s arteries by 40% and by stimulating the veins. Increased blood flow means more oxygen which helps the player’s legs feel rested and “live” throughout the game. KEEP YOUR LEGS COOL: In addition to keeping your legs feeling “live”, increased blood flow actually keeps you feeling cool and fresh while you play. REDUCE INJURIES: Our graduated compression leg sleeves also reduce muscle and tendon vibration during while running or training with weights, essentially keeping everything in place, which over time helps reduce the potential for injuries. FASTER RECOVERY: Graduated compression leg sleeves are used throughout sports (basketball, football, soccer etc) to help with recovery after games and practices by removing lactic acid and increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery. Simply wear the sleeve for an hour after playing and feel the difference.