TOFLY Medical Compression Stockings, 20-30 mmHg Knee High Compression Socks

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Just take note that some testers with thicker calves found this pair a bit hard to get on their legs, especially when their feet were swollen prior to use.

Compression socks are helpful for people with varicose veins because the socks squeeze the legs, enabling blood to flow more freely through the veins. Most compression socks offer graduated compression, which means that the pressure is greatest near the ankle and gradually decreases up the leg; therefore, the pressure of the socks is listed as a range. Emma Seymour is a Senior Textiles Product Analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she has written multiple features about socks, including assessments of warm socks, no-show socks and hiking socks. Comrad's effortlessly cool Ombre Compression Socks offer medium (15–25 mmHg) support to increase circulation, reduce swelling, and aid in muscle recovery.This means they may not be as breathable as other pairs on our list, like lululemon’s MicroPillow Compression Knee-High Running Socks, which have mesh accents for better airflow.

Whether you want to blaze past like Usain Bolt or do a light maintenance run around the block, compression socks have been shown to improve performance. I tend to have very tired overworked feet and calves and these really helped to give some support and relief” while others were impressed by how comfortable they felt during long walks or sore feet. While a few testers found that they were harder to get on their feet compared to other brands they’ve used, they were surprised by how they didn’t shift at all throughout the day. The socks are designed for athletic daily wear, and they’re definitely the compression socks you want when you need to perform at your best.You can read more about tips for choosing the best compression socks and compression level at the end of this article.