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Your calves work hard to keep you moving forward during exercise, so it’s important you recover in the right way. Our orthopaedic calf supports boost blood flow to the muscles to speed up your recovery by improving circulation, warmth, and reducing muscle fatigue. A Class 1 medical device, they’re hard-wearing and won’t stretch or slip out of place, allowing you to wear them time and again without compromising your calves.
Size Guide for Bearhug Calf Supports and Tee
Size Guide For Calves
Measure the circumference of your calf at the widest point when stood with a flat foot and straight leg.
Size
Range (cm)
Range (Inches)
Small
28cm - 33cm
11" - 13"
Medium
33cm - 38cm
13" - 15"
Large
38cm - 43cm
15" - 16.9"
XL
43cm - 48cm
16.9" - 18.9"
XXL
48cm - 53cm
18.9" - 20.9"
If you are between sizes it is advisable to go for the larger size.
Size Guide For Tee
XS
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Chest
34"
36"
38"
40"
44"
48"
Waist
28"
30"
32"
34"
36"
38"
Calf supports created from our unique bamboo charcoal yarn. Produced from a renewable resource and providing you with unrivalled comfort in compression and superior warmth that increases blood flow. Couple this with an organic cotton tee and you're geared up to get moving!
What's in the bundle
Calf Twinpack
Classic Tee
Calf Supports
Recover like a pro with our class 1, medically certified Bearhug Calf Support – trusted by thousands of runners, athletes and sport enthusiasts across the UK.
Designed to boost blood flow, improve circulation, and reduce muscle fatigue, our calf supports are essential for those managing shin splints, suffering with calf tightness, or looking to recover quicker.
Crafted with our signature bamboo fabric composition; our calf supports offer supreme comfort, breathability and zonal support – helping you exercise pain-free, without compromising performance.
Why Choose Bearhug Calf Supports?
Reduce Pain: Zonal support technology that reduces impact stress and inflammation; perfect for those suffering with shin splints and tendonitis.
Recover Faster: Used by the pros, our calf supports increase blood flow and warmth; accelerating muscle repair and reducing fatigue.
Medical-Grade Support: Certified Class 1 medical device quality, built to last.
Breathable Bamboo Fabric: Soft, sweat-wicking, and temperature-regulating for supreme comfort.
Secure Fit: Ergonomic design with anti-slip support; ensuring they stay in place during any activity.
And if you don’t agree with our 400+ 5 star reviews – we’ll give you your money back (Ts & Cs apply).
Bearhug Tee
Plain black tee with the classic Bearhug logo on the breast and large logo on the rear.
GM free and not tested on animals or contain any animal-derived products. Printed in the UK with low waste printing tech. Made in a renewable energy powered factory.
Certified Organic Cotton Tee (155g/m2) - Wash cool, hang dry.
Small - 36"
Medium 38"
Large 40"
XL 44"
XXL 48"
3XL 52"
4XL 54"
*numbers denote chest size.
Wear it to train, play and hug.
Calf Support FAQs
How does the support help to reduce calf pain?
We use 3D weaving technology in our supports to provide optimum compression to the calves. Giving warmth and boosting blood flow, they help relieve aches and pains to ensure a speedy recovery.
When should I wear the calf support?
Our calf compression supports are designed to be worn during and after exercise. If you want to speed up your recovery and avoid aches and pains, our calf supports deliver important compression to prevent this post-workout. They are also effective as flight socks for air travel.
How does the support help calf recovery?
By boosting blood flow to the calves, our compression supports help speed up your recovery by helping to reduce inflammation and protect the muscles.
How do I prevent future calf injury?
Wearing our calf compression supports is an excellent way to prevent future injuries. They deliver optimum compression and warmth to help your rehabilitation and recovery.
Why are the supports made from bamboo?
We chose bamboo for our calf compression supports so we can ensure they are made from a renewable resource. Bamboo has natural antifungal and anti-bacterial properties while also being a high-absorbing material. This material removes moisture from the skin, enhancing the level of comfort while also removing any odours, reducing the need to wash it as frequently. It is generally kind to skin, so you shouldn’t get irritated when wearing our calf compression supports.
Our Bearhug Promise
At Bearhug, we’re not happy unless you are. That’s why we offer a 30-day trial opportunity! Try our supports for 30 days and if the size isn't quite right or you want to swap it for another product you can
- free of charge!
*refunds are charged a handling fee of £4.95. For more information, see our Returns Portal.
Initial postage costs are non-refundable.
Shipping
We aim to dispatch your order on the same working day if the order is placed before midday. Any orders after midday will be dispatched the next working day.
Our shipping options are :
Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked - £4.95
Royal Mail Next Working Day - £9.95
Free shipping is available on UK orders over £60 - these orders are dispatched with a Royal Mail 1st Class Tracked service.
Note that all countries outside the UK will be subject to local duty and taxes, thresholds do differ from country
to country. Please check your local customs office.
You will need your Order # and delivery postcode.Exchanges are eligible for free return postage - you can
excahnge for another size or product. Refunds are charged a £4.95 handling fee - this will be deducted from your
refund.
Initial postage costs are non-refundabl
Reviews
Don't just take our word for it. Discover real reviews from people who’ve experienced the comfort, quality, and joy of Bearhug products.
I love my Bearhug calf sleeves, so comfortable and stay put. I’ve been wearing them for my walking marathon training, no rubbing, no movement just super comfy. I wanted extra support partly due to a varicose vein and these have really helped. I completed the Marathan 2 days ago, my calves feel just fine. Would highly recommend Bearhug.
After simultaneous knee and calf injuries, my Bearhug supports helped me complete the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k with my daughter, without any issues.
Very pleased!
I bought a pair of medium sleeves having measured my calves as advised. The right one is fine but the left one is really uncomfortable. It feels far too tight and the muscle on the outside of my calf becomes painful. I use them for walking. So I bought a pair of large size sleeves. The right one is OK although the medium is probably better for my right calf. The left is still uncomfortable but less so. To be fair to Bearhug I have only done one or two short walks to see which is better for me. I am not a runner and I don’t have shin splints. I do feel a pain in the rear of my calf after a long day walking in my boots 🥾 which is why I bought these sleeves. I also have Bearhug Knee Suppression/Support Sleeves and they are brilliant 😀 I have walked extensively in them and I can highly recommend them. But I think I will need to persevere with the calf sleeve supports and see what works best for me 😀 Incidentally they do fit snuggly and they stay in place throughout my walking day. I think they may be of more help to a runner 🏃♂️ with shin splints. Apart from the issue with my left calf, I find the Bearhug Supports to be warm and comfortable and they give me a feeling of reassurance and after a while I forget that I am wearing them. All in all a great product, maybe the best on the market and I would highly recommend them to anyone who has any type of sports injury. I am a 76 year old male and with my Bearhug Supports I hope to keep walking for some years yet 😀
Used one on my right leg for the London Landmaarks Half Marathon after I injured my calf 10 days prior to the run.
I found the sleeve most impressive and assisted me in a much better time than expected due to this injury.
Thanks for your produce
Placed the order and unfortunately the wrong size was sent. Customer service was amazing and sent the correct size immediately even before I had returned the wrong size.
I had purchased calf compression sleeves from another retailer but didn’t really help too much with shin splint pain.
Whilst it isn’t an instant fix bearhug we’re definitely better. The pain was reduced and were super comfortable. Highly recommend and certainly worth paying the extra.
Wore them for match on Sunday worked wonders been struggling for weeks with shin splints from training 4 times a week on 4g wears them all the time now for training and matches
I wear these for running and playing pickleball instead of compression tights as I suffer with varicose veins. They give reassuring support and stay in place without being too tight. They wash okay as well. Very pleased.
Store owner replied:
They do look to be on back to front, tell him Gwilym 😉
But as long as they help, that’s the main thing! Thanks for the review!
My calf has been hurting for a couple of weeks since getting a bout of sciatica. The stabbing sensitive pain was keeping me awake at night until
I started wearing this bear hug priduct.
The pain has deminished so much that I don’t think about it now.
Always had calf issues at the marathon distance. Worse these for the first time on race day and had no calf issues. Amazing product and worked spot on for me
Great purchase, Bearhug calf supports did me proud climbing the Welsh 3 peaks for Ty Hafan charity. My calfs were in tip-top shape...pity about my knees though with all the descending. I might need knee supports next!
Would highly recommend 👌
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the review Carley, great picture! Knee supports next time then?!
I already have the knee support from a previous injury and needed a calf sleeve following a slight injury so bought these , they offer just the right support , are a very comfortable fit and give support and confidence when running .
I have suffered from posterior shin splints for some time now. I visited a few physiotherapists who genuinely got me halfway to recovery. I tried at least 5 shin supports. All fell down and did not help my issue. I have only worn the bear hug three times now, but incredibly I have almost no pain. I would say it has improved by 80%. Plus, the support stays in place. Very happy and impressed.
Tried severall options before Bear Hug including from the GP to manage painful legs. Too tight or fell down. Too hot and uncomfortable
These Bear Hugs although early days are comfortable, and stay in place without discomfort. Longer term see how they help with the varicose viens and support my running
Hi, I tend to suffer from cramp on long days out. This year I was taking part in ultra trail snowdonia and I used the calf and quad compression. While the cramp still came eventually it was a lot later and so much more manageable. Can’t really fault the product. Absolutely brilliant saved me out there and a few other that I know of also taking part in this years event.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the great review and the awesome photo Ben. So pleased your Bearhugs helped you!
Have had calf tightness so decided to get 2 bearhug calf sleeves. I did my 1st marathon in them at Milton Keynes bank holiday Monday. And got around the course averaging 10min mile. Without a calf problem. very pleased I wore them.
Very good tore calf muscle grade 1 3weeks before Brighton marathon. Had tried some small runs 5miles but still pain. Always wore compression knees supports but were well used and old. Decide to buy 2 bearhug knee supports and 2 calf supports and see if it would help. I got through first 5 miles without pain, so kept going and made it to the end and completed the marathon.
Great help thanks Bearhug.
Usually, after running or walking long distances, especially in the heat, I get very swollen feet, ankles and calves. I wore these on Sunday for the Brighton Marathon, and when I finished, I still had ankles! No swelling, no pain, no blood pooling! I didn’t even have to loosen off my shoes! I will be ordering another pair for work (I work long shifts in a hospital) and will also be wearing them on flights. I’ve recommended them to some friends too who also have the same problem.
Size wise, I was in between a medium and a large, so I went for the large, as recommended. They fitted perfectly, didn’t roll down or cut in. Also, didn’t feel too hot either despite the heat!
The only thing that would be nice is a few more colour options!
I'm training for the Butcombe Ultra and suffered a hamstring problem in my peak training phase. The thigh sleeves aided my recovery and allowed to get back to training more quickly. Good quality products.
I purchased the calf guards as I was carrying a slight strain in my right calf prior to competing in Hyrox London. I trained a couple of times with them and found it supported my soleus muscle
The fit was perfect and since then I have purchased other item from Bear Hug
Great value for money
I’ve bought these for a walking challenge from the UK to Greece and will be buying some thigh and ankle socks as well as I’ll be travelling 2000 miles to raise awareness for mental health and money for a little girl who requires a heart and lung operation in the USA please give us a follow instagram is judesdadonamission
I struggle with shin splints and soreness in my calf when I run. This has been a game changer for me. I still get pain, but no where near where it was before. The support is great, it's really comfortable and helps me to feel less anxious about pushing myself that bit more.
I had been training to complete Hyrox London and whilst training managed to get a small pull in my calf
I had seen a number of adverts and some great reviews around Bear Hug and invested in a pair of calf guards
The quality is really good and the sizing is true to size. During the race I forgot about the guard on my leg and my partner and I managed a respectable time in our first Hyrox race
I can highly recommend Bear Hug
Held my soleus together for the Cardiff half marathon. Light but strong - a perfect support which stopped me from breaking down during training and the race itself. One less thing to think about on the day. Got the pair in case my other calf played up!
