During longer hikes, your lower legs endure a lot of repetitive stress. Good support helps keep you moving comfortably and reduces leg fatigue. Compression can be a valuable aid, both during the hike and during recovery afterward.
Walking with compression stockings
During a long walk like the Amsterdam City Walk, your lower legs are constantly under strain. With every step, your muscles process small shocks and repetitive movements. This causes minor damage to the muscle tissue – a normal process from which your body usually recovers quickly. If this recovery is temporarily delayed, fluid can accumulate in your lower legs. This is because muscle tissue is made of protein, and protein attracts fluid. This can cause your legs to feel heavy or slightly swollen, which reduces blood flow efficiency and slows the removal of waste products.
Support compression stockings
The Herzog Support Compression Socks provide precisely built-up pressure that gradually decreases from the ankle to the knee. This compression stimulates blood circulation and helps the body eliminate waste products more quickly. This maintains optimal blood flow, even during intense exercise. Wearing the socks after your walk also supports recovery and gets you ready for your next step faster.
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Compression ankle socks
In addition to the longer Support Compression Socks, the PRO Compression Ankle Socks are also ideal for compression during hikes. The ankle sock provides support to the arch of the foot and relieves pressure on the plantar fascia. Thanks to the soft footbed and moisture-wicking properties, both products help speed recovery and prevent common hiking injuries.
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Maximale ondersteuning
Voor wandelaars die behoefte hebben aan maximale ondersteuning, zijn er de Herzog PRO Compressiekousen. Deze medische compressiekousen (drukklasse 2) geven een hogere en nauwkeurig gecontroleerde compressie dan de Support Compressiekousen. De graduele compressie is het hoogst bij de enkel en neemt geleidelijk af richting de knie, wat helpt om vochtophoping in de onderbenen tegen te gaan.
De PRO Compressiekousen worden veel gedragen door wandelaars die gevoelig zijn voor klachten zoals zware of vermoeide benen, spataderen, terugkerende kuitklachten of vochtophoping rondom de enkels. Ook tijdens meerdaagse wandelingen, lange afstanden of intensieve trainingsperiodes kiezen veel wandelaars voor de extra ondersteuning die een medische compressiekous biedt. Dankzij het persoonlijke maatsysteem sluiten de kousen nauwkeurig aan op de vorm van het onderbeen, wat belangrijk is voor een optimale werking en een comfortabel gevoel tijdens het wandelen.
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