Herzog Medical

What Herzog Medical does

Herzog Medical B.V. is a Netherlands-based medical compression specialist founded in 1998 by former cross-country skier Harald Herzog. The company designs and sells graduated compression products — including PRO Compression Socks, Compression Tubes, Ankle Socks, Sport Shorts, Arm Sleeves, and a recovery equipment line (Recovery Gun, Compry Recovery/PRO/Cool) — engineered around a proprietary 6-point measuring system that sizes each garment to the individual leg independent of shoe size, with pressure profiles such as 32mmHg at the ankle decreasing toward the knee for the PRO line and 25mmHg for the Support line.

Herzog is the only sports compression brand in the Netherlands holding EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification, and its effectiveness claims are backed by a 2021 independent study (Franke and Backx) showing 84% fewer injuries, 80% faster recovery, and 90% resolution of recurring injury complaints among users. The company sells direct-to-consumer through herzogmedical.com (priced in USD with bundle discounts and free shipping on orders over €60 in NL/BE), through a network of eight named running specialty and sports retailers across the Benelux, and via enterprise supply agreements with UCI WorldTour cycling teams (Alpecin-Deceuninck, Lidl-Trek, Fenix-Deceuninck, Baloise Trek Lions), Dutch professional football clubs (NAC Breda, ADO Den Haag, SC Heerenveen), the Dutch Handball Association, Team NL, and the Flemish Athletics Federation.

Customer segments are organized as primary personas — professional athletes, amateur/recreational athletes, and office workers/travelers — with secondary segments in winter sports and people with foot conditions such as plantar fasciitis and heel spurs. The business model is unit-based one-time purchase (no subscription), with a one-product-fits-many price ladder ($20 ankle socks to $954 Compry Recovery PRO) and gifting via digital gift cards. Herzog is privately held with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

Herzog Medical

Legal name

Herzog Medical B.V.

Website

https://herzogmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Herzog Medical B.V. is a Netherlands-founded (1998) medical compression specialist selling graduated compression socks, tubes, shorts, arm sleeves, and recovery equipment direct-to-consumer and via Benelux specialty retailers, anchored by EU MDR certification and a 6-point custom-fit system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Compression Apparel

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compression, Base Layers & Thermals (CRAAAEAH), Compression Therapy (Normatec/Pressotherapy) (HSADAKAH)

Keywords

• Medical compression socks
• Graduated compression wear
• Sports recovery equipment
• Compression apparel
• Athletic compression garments

Headquarters

HQ city

Terschuur

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through herzogmedical.com for compression socks, tubes, ankle socks, shorts, arm sleeves, and recovery equipment. One-time product purchases with optional bundle discounts.
2. Retail/Distribution Sales: Sales through network of running specialty stores and sports retailers across the Benelux region including RunX, Runnersworld, Intersport, and other partners.
3. Professional Team Partnerships: Supply agreements with professional sports teams and UCI WorldTour cycling teams including Alpecin-Deceuninck, Lidl-Trek, and various football clubs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Herzog Medical designs, manufactures, and sells medical-grade graduated compression products including PRO Compression Socks, Compression Tubes, Ankle Socks, Support Socks, Compression Shorts, Thigh Support, and Arm Sleeves, alongside recovery equipment such as the Recovery Gun and Compry Recovery systems. The company holds EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) certification—the only sports compression brand in the Netherlands with this mark—and applies a proprietary 6-point measuring system for custom fit. Products are sold direct-to-consumer via herzogmedical.com, through running specialty retailers across the Benelux, and via supply partnerships with professional sports teams and national federations.

Product overview

Herzog Medical is a medical compression specialist offering a comprehensive portfolio of compression products for sports, recovery, and daily wear. The core product lines include PRO Compression Socks (maximum compression for athletes), PRO Compression Tubes (foot-free calf compression), Support Compression Socks (daily wear and light activity), and PRO Compression Ankle Socks (arch and heel support). Supporting products include PRO Sport Compression Shorts and Thigh Support for lower body compression, and PRO Compression Arm Sleeves for upper extremity support. The recovery equipment line features massage guns and the Compry Recovery system (including Recovery, Recovery PRO, and Cool variants) for professional-grade muscle recovery. All products are backed by medical certification (MDR) and the company's proprietary multi-point measuring system for precise fit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PRO Compression Socks Medical-grade compression stockings providing maximum graduated compression (32mmHg at ankle) for injury prevention, muscle tear recovery, and performance enhancement during sports activities. Designed for elite athletes requiring the highest compression levels, with custom fit via the proprietary 6-point measuring system.
• PRO Compression Tubes Calf-specific compression sleeves that leave the foot free, ideal for combining with personal sports socks while providing targeted compression and injury prevention for the calf muscle.
• Support Compression Socks Light compression stockings (25mmHg at ankle level) designed for daily wear, light training, travel, and extended standing or sitting, featuring an ergonomic footbed for easy donning and all-day comfort.
• PRO Compression Ankle Socks Low-rise compression socks providing arch support, preventing plantar fasciitis and heel spur complaints, with extra cushioning around the ankle for walking and running.
• PRO Sport Compression Shorts Compression shorts with a decreasing pressure gradient (20mmHg above knee to 13mmHg below buttock) designed for hamstring and groin injury prevention in explosive sports such as football.
• PRO Sport Thigh Support Compression support for the thigh area, reducing muscle vibrations and aiding recovery in sports requiring explosive movements such as sprinting and jumping.
• PRO Compression Arm Sleeves Arm compression sleeves providing targeted pressure on forearm muscles and around the elbow, ideal for padel and racket sports to prevent strain and support recovery.
• Recovery Gun Percussion massage device for muscle recovery, reducing muscle tension and promoting blood circulation after intense exercise.
• Compry Recovery Compression recovery system for home use, designed to accelerate post-exercise muscle recovery through targeted compression therapy.
• Compry Recovery PRO Professional-grade compression recovery system with advanced features for enhanced muscle recovery and circulation support.
• Compry Cool Cooling compression system for injury recovery, combining cold therapy with compression for post-workout and injury treatment.
• Gift Card Digital gift cards available for purchase to give as gifts toward Herzog Medical compression products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of athletes no longer experience recurring injury complaints
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alpecin-DeceuninckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerzog Medical serves as Official Recovery Partner for Alpecin-Deceuninck UCI WorldTour cycling team. The partnership involves supplying compression socks and recovery equipment to professional riders for training and competition recovery support.
• Lidl-TrekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerzog Medical is a recovery partner for Lidl-Trek professional cycling team, providing compression technology for athlete recovery programs.
• Fenix-DeceuninckcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerzog Medical partnership with Fenix-Deceuninck cycling team for recovery support and compression technology.
• Baloise Trek LionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerzog Medical provides compression recovery support to Baloise Trek Lions cycling team.
• NAC BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional football club using Herzog PRO Sport Compression Shorts as integral part of their recovery protocol. Head of Performance Niek Ripson endorses the products.
• ADO Den HaagcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional football club using Herzog Medical compression products daily for injury prevention.
• SC HeerenveencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional football club using Herzog compression shorts and socks for player recovery and injury prevention.
• FC EindhovenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional footballer Sven Blummel uses Herzog compression shorts for injury prevention during explosive sport activities.
• Dutch Handball AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dutch Handball Association. Director Sjors Röttger states Herzog's expertise and products help team selections deliver optimal performance.
• Team NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerzog compression products worn by Team NL athletes across multiple sports including korfball, volleyball, and athletics. Products recommended by team physiotherapists and sports doctors.
• Flemish Athletics FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHerzog PRO Compression Socks recommended by the Flemish Athletics Federation for athletic performance and recovery.
• RunXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch running specialty retailer offering Herzog compression products with professional fitting services.
• RunnersworldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRunning specialty store chain offering Herzog products across their Netherlands locations.
• Run2DaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch running specialty retailer featuring Herzog compression socks.
• De HardloopwinkelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch running specialty store offering Herzog compression products.
• IntersportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational sports retailer chain carrying Herzog compression products in Netherlands/Belgium.
• Sport 2000coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSports retailer cooperative offering Herzog compression products through member stores.
• Lopers CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch running specialty retailer featuring Herzog compression socks.
• Absolute TeamsportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeam sports retailer offering Herzog compression products.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 2XU: 2XU is a global sports compression apparel brand offering graduated compression socks, tights, and sleeves for athletes. It directly competes with Herzog in the sports compression category with similar graduated compression technology and athletic positioning.
• CEP (medi): CEP is the sports compression brand from German medical device maker medi, offering graduated compression socks and sleeves with medical-grade claims. It is one of the closest direct competitors to Herzog with similar technology and clinical positioning.
• Compressport: Compressport is a Swiss sports compression brand offering socks, calf sleeves, and apparel for endurance athletes. It competes directly with Herzog in running and triathlon compression with comparable product categories and target customer.
• Feetures: Feetures is a US-based performance sock brand offering graduated compression running socks. It directly competes with Herzog's PRO Ankle Socks and Support Compression Socks in the running specialty retail channel with similar product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Bauerfeind: Bauerfeind is a German medical device manufacturer offering orthopedic braces, supports, and compression stockings with clinical claims. While it overlaps with Herzog's compression DME positioning, it operates across a broader orthopedic portfolio.
• SIGVARIS GROUP: SIGVARIS is a global medical compression hosiery manufacturer with strong presence in venous and lymphatic compression therapy. It overlaps with Herzog's graduated compression technology but focuses more heavily on the clinical/medical segment than sports.
• Under Armour: Under Armour offers athletic compression apparel and accessories including compression socks and shorts. As a global sportswear incumbent, it competes with Herzog's compression shorts and socks but as part of a much broader apparel portfolio rather than a compression specialist.

Emerging players

• Hyperice: Hyperice is a recovery technology company offering percussion devices and compression recovery systems (Normatec). It competes with Herzog's Compry Recovery line and Recovery Gun in the athlete recovery equipment category.
• Therabody: Therabody (Theragun) manufactures percussive therapy devices for muscle recovery. It overlaps with Herzog's Recovery Gun product category and shares the elite-athlete endorsement strategy in the recovery equipment space.

Regional players

• Juzo: Juzo is a German manufacturer of medical compression garments including stockings and orthoses. It shares Herzog's medical compression DNA but operates primarily in the German-speaking market with stronger clinical than sports positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HerzogMedical
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herzog-medical
• Instagraminstagram.com/herzogmedical
• Xx.com/herzogsport

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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