Bondi Band is essentially known for their crazy designed headbands that are wide but really do a good job wicking sweat away. I made my first purchase of the headbands at the Baltimore Running Festival Expo when I was there for packet pickup for my first half marathon, and since then I've been hooked!
The company's compression socks are no exception to their crazy patterns. This is the first pair I got (I'm between sizes, and they were very big on me.)
I loved them but I was heartbroken that they didn't fit. So after emailing their customer service, I was able to get another pair that fit me perfectly!
That being said, I recommend that if you are between sizes, choose the smaller size.
One thing that I noticed when first putting them on, it was super easy! Sometimes with compression socks, they're so tight that some people will roll them up to make putting them on easier. This one I didn't need to do that at all! The socks still offer a good amount of compression, but for some reason they were pretty easy to put on than others I've tried.
Another thing I noticed is that the socks don't offer a lot of cushioning, which is what I usually look for in running socks. (I normally wear balega hidden comfort or contour, or sometimes I'll wear their enduro socks.) I took them out for a short run (a 5k on the treadmill) and they felt totally fine. It didn't rub weird or anything. I definitely plan on taking these out for a longer run, or at least including them in my post-race routine. (I like wearing compression socks or sleeves after a race to help with circulation, and it might help me with any potential muscle cramps.)
These socks cost $45 ($40.50 if you use the code THRIFTYBONDI10) on Bondi Band's website. Still not sure? Bondi Band products are sold in a few retail stores, and they can be found at most of the larger race expos. (You can count on them being at bigger expos like the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler, Baltimore Running Festival, and the Marine Corps Marathon.)
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