Compression Socks

[liz]

I'm on my feet a lot and I'd like to get some compression socks. I tried some funky printed ones from Amazon but I can see they won't last a long time. They are thin on the foot and only seemed to have some compression on the calf. I guess I would like a sock that has compression all over the foot and calf. Strangely, the weave on the printed socks left impression on my legs (think socks with a dot pattern that left "dot" circles all over my calf and shins).

Please recommend your favorite brands (and bonus if they aren't too thick!).

[gymnbomb]

I had a couple pair of these during my last pregnancy and I was very happy with them. I could tell a big difference at the end of a day with a lot of walking/standing when I wore them. They are the only ones I have tried though, so no basis for comparison!

https://www.amazon.com/Caresox-Mater.../dp/B00K5W6N04


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[mackmama]

Don't mean to hijack, but can someone explain who should wear compression socks? I thought it was only for long airplane trips or during pregnancy.

[m4nash]

I wear compression socks for long runs both during and after the run, as do a lot of my running friends. Swiftwick is my favorite brand. I like their Aspire line.

[pinkmomagain]

I just tried Comrad, because I saw an ad on FB. They were just ok. I feel like my legs felt worse instead of better.

[doberbrat]

I wear them b/c I have issues w/the valves in the veins in my legs and keep putting the surgery off.

I like these
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B017AH3M4G and these https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B078P89J4P best

I also have some of these which are fine
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07KYDPQZ9

and a different brand which have higher compression but need to be replaced more often

fwiw, I wash in a large stocking bag on cold and then hang to dry to get maximum usage out of them. my dr told me they needed to be replaced every 6mo sigh

[liz]

Don't mean to hijack, but can someone explain who should wear compression socks? I thought it was only for long airplane trips or during pregnancy.

My job requires me to be on my feet for many hours at a time. After so many years, my feet and legs feel tired after a full day! Wearing compression socks helps with circulation and my legs don't feel so heavy and tired after a busy day.

[liz]

I like these
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B017AH3M4G and these https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B078P89J4P best

Quick question, do your socks have stripes? Do you notice that it leaves the design imprint on your legs after you take them off?

[doberbrat]

Quick question, do your socks have stripes? Do you notice that it leaves the design imprint on your legs after you take them off?

I've never seen any stripes that I can recall on either pair ... I wore solids today. I'll try to wear the higher strength stripes tomorrow and report back.