I recently started running and was getting pretty bad shin splints during my workouts. I bought another pair of compression socks, but they were very uncomfortable and didn't go all the way up to my knees, so the band would dig into my calf a bit.
These socks are absolutely fantastic. They hug my legs in all the right spots and are comfortable enough to run in, which has helped tremendously with the shin splints. They're great for recovery as well.