Lightweight and breathable, with a subtle design, Away’s Compression Socks are our top pick for long flights or car rides. The pressure would have to exceed your own blood pressure—and no sock on our list is that compressive. If you’re worried about how much pressure is too much pressure, Isaacson notes that it’s nearly impossible for compression socks to cut off the circulation to your feet. When we took them off, our legs and feet weren’t tired at all—we felt our circulation improve after day one. We wore them for one week, assessing how they fit, how much pressure they provided, and whether they helped relieve soreness, tingling, or swelling in our legs and feet.

Most socks are made with a blend of synthetic materials that wick away moisture and stretch comfortably, Isaacson says. They also help deal with the symptoms of oedema, lymphedema, fluid retention and other size related conditions associated with swollen feet and ankles by reducing the pressure around your leg. These are our favorite compression socks for boosting blood flow and relieving fatigue, whether you’re on your feet all day long or planted at a desk. I do not suffer from diabetes but I wanted socks that did not dig into my legs, so I opted for this design.Further guidance from a healthcare professional may be necessary if you’re dealing with recovery or illness. Most socks fall between 15 to 20 or 20 to 30 mmHg—so if you’ve had problems in the past with compression socks feeling too tight or too loose, this pair could be a happy medium. Also, the socks were worn with jeans or pants rolled or cuffed to show the socks or worn over skinny legged jeans. In winter (or when your office has the air conditioning cranked all the way up), compression socks that are designed to hold in heat can come in handy. Also, consider the material your socks are made from—moisture-wicking fabric can prevent uncomfortable chafing and blisters.

Loose socks ( ルーズソックス, rūzu sokkusu) are a style of baggy sock worn by Japanese high school girls, as part of kogal culture. Highly compressive socks may lead to some slight discomfort, but the chances of further injuring yourself while wearing them are minimal. Podiatrics and Chiropodists throughout the UK are recommending our 'Loose Top Socks' just for people like you.We recommend lululemon’s MicroPillow Compression Sock, which has runner-friendly features that we love, like odor-resistant zinc that prevents bacteria from growing over time. These socks are available in 4 different colours including blue, grey, black and browns / beige and are a mens size 6-11 UK. Soft touch yarns and the removal of elastic further enhance comfort and avoid constriction and pressure hotspots. Our editor found that Bombas’ Strong Compression Socks successfully prevented swelling in her legs and feet on long flights during her second and third trimesters. A high-quality pair of compression socks should be made from fabric that’s warm (but breathable), lightweight, and sweat-wicking.

You may improve this article, discuss the issue on the talk page, or create a new article, as appropriate. And we loved how breathable they were, enabling our full range of motion without growing sticky or damp. We also love the arch of the sock, which targets extra support right where your feet need it the most. Isaacson, DPM, FACFAS,a podiatrist at Paragon Podiatry in New York City, and Melissa Prestipino, DPT, clinical director of Therapeutics Unlimited, to get their expert opinions on how compression socks work and who should wear them.She noted how easy they were to put on and take off, even though she usually struggles to pull compression socks all the way up. But since these socks are on the lighter side, we found that they may not offer enough compression around the ankles for some wearers.

It’s also important to make sure your socks don’t cause any irritation, even after wearing them all day long. We love the range of colors and patterns, many of which are more subtle and neutral than other pairs on our list.While we liked the way these socks supported our legs and feet, we noticed that we often had to adjust them in our shoes to prevent the rough toe seam from causing irritation. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. A gradient compression sock provides varying amounts of pressure in different areas of your lower body.