If you suffer from shin splints or, like me, have a nagging calf injury that seems to flare up in every race, perhaps you should give one of these compressions sleeves a try.  At $19.99, you can afford for it not to work for you. But if it does, then you may have found your "Holy Grail."  Zensah describes the sleeve as follows:

The Zensah Calf/Shin Compression Sleeve is a first of its kind which provides performance and comfort. The dual action sleeve is designed with direct input from athletic trainers to the pros. The most effective sleeve to treat shin splint and calf pulls.

The calf shin splint sleeve can help reduce the risk of shin splint and pain found with shin splints. The Zensah compression sleeve is light enough to allow running with shin splints.

The front of the sleeve is designed to prevent shin splints by incorporating the chevron pattern or inverted v. The chevron ribbing along the front helps support the muscles in the shin area thereby reducing the risk of shin splints. The deep groove ribbing also helps increase blood circulation getting oxygen to the muscles faster.

The back of the sleeve provides support of the calf and and Achilles. The pock and vertical line mimic the calf muscles. The Zensah sleeve is the only calf/shin sleeve which is anti-bacterial and moisture wicking. Provides warmth and support.

If you have a calf injury, calf strain, calf pain or have pulled a calf muscle you can't do without the Zensah Calf Sleeve! The Zensah is a critical part of your calf treatment and road to recovery. For those running through calf injuries the Zensah sleeve is comfortable and provides the support you need.

No need to worry about allergies from neoprene or latex. The sleeves are made using moisture wicking Zensah Fabric. The Zensah sleeve is the only anti-bacterial shin splint sleeve on the market.

P.S.  Check out http://www.dme-direct.com/ for over 2000 orthopedic products that you may find useful for any nagging injuries you may have.  There are several other calf compression sleeves available on its web site including the BioSkin Calf Sleeve @ http://www.dme-direct.com/bioskin-calf-skin-support-sleeve-brace-shin-splint-compression/