Unlike normal athletic socks, SKINS gradient compression socks are the perfect performance enhancer for any activity where your legs are pushed to the limit. SKINS Engineered Gradient Compression offers targeted calf muscle support and improves circulation, delivering more oxygen to your active muscles. The increased blood flow helps reduce the build up of blood lactate to keep you going harder for longer and recover faster. The engineered gradient compression technology in SKINS Essentials is specifically designed to increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to working muscles, allowing you to train harder and perform better. SKINS targeted muscle support also helps prevent muscle vibration and oscillation during activity, reducing your risk of injury and helping you recover faster with less post-exercise muscle soreness. All Essentials products use SKINS unique fabrics, flat lock stitching details, and superior construction to deliver maximum benefit and muscle support with unmatched comfort, breath-ability, and temperature and moisture regulation. SKINS Performance Compression: It's equipment, not clothing.