CEP
medi · Germany
CEP is the sports compression brand of the German medical specialist medi, founded in 2007 and based in Bayreuth. It makes compression socks, sleeves, apparel and running shoes.
| Parent | medi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Bayreuth, Germany |
| US base | Durham, North Carolina |
| Website | ceprunning.com |
What is CEP?
CEP is the sports brand of medi, a family-owned German specialist in medical compression technology. According to the brand's own About page, CEP was founded in 2007 by the people behind medi, and named founder Dr Michael Weihermüller as the person who believed athletes could benefit from compression as much as patients. Its global headquarters and product facilities are in Bayreuth, Germany, with a US headquarters in Durham, North Carolina.
History
The brand dates a milestone to 1 July 2007, when the German triathlete Timo Bracht set a course record at the IRONMAN European Championship wearing CEP knee-high socks. The brand says the socks sold out the next day.
Products and positioning
CEP positions itself around compression for performance and recovery. Its range includes:
- Compression socks for running, hiking, skiing, work and travel
- Calf, arm and ortho sleeves
- Apparel and accessories
- Injury and recovery supports
- Running shoes
The About page says the brand launched a running shoe in 2024 using its patented BowTech kinetic technology.
Frequently asked questions
Where is CEP from?
CEP is a German brand. Its global headquarters is in Bayreuth, and it is the sports brand of the medical compression specialist medi.
What does CEP sell?
CEP sells compression socks, sleeves, apparel and accessories for sport and recovery, as well as running shoes.