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RichieRich · 03-10-2021, 09:39 AM

Medically I required prescription grade compression socks after leg surgeries a few years ago. that is 20-30mm Hg compression. It was recommended that I continue to wear them... that said I actually prefer my compression socks.

If you are able to get a doctors prescription then they're usually covered under most benefits plans... because the "real" ones are expensive... like ~$100-120/pair. I swear by the Sigvaris ones... BUT look online as the in-store catalogs only have about 1/3 of the selection. I get mine at Shoppers. I *highly* recommend the WOOL ones for cold temperature activities, like night and day difference.

For higher intensity activity I have a few pairs of these:
https://www.factorydirectmedical.com...rse-socks.html

These ones are pretty cool... although a bright red... and decently warm:
https://www.factorydirectmedical.com...ain-socks.html

Here are the wool ones... I *love* these although they're too warm for summer
https://www.factorydirectmedical.com...gh-merino.html

I have tried the knee high as well as the thigh high. Do not bother with the thigh height as they always slip down and it's super aggravating and annoying.

03-10-2021, 09:39 AM	#7
RichieRich First Line Centre Join Date: Dec 2017 Exp:	Medically I required prescription grade compression socks after leg surgeries a few years ago. that is 20-30mm Hg compression. It was recommended that I continue to wear them... that said I actually prefer my compression socks. If you are able to get a doctors prescription then they're usually covered under most benefits plans... because the "real" ones are expensive... like ~$100-120/pair. I swear by the Sigvaris ones... BUT look online as the in-store catalogs only have about 1/3 of the selection. I get mine at Shoppers. I highly recommend the WOOL ones for cold temperature activities, like night and day difference. For higher intensity activity I have a few pairs of these: https://www.factorydirectmedical.com...rse-socks.html These ones are pretty cool... although a bright red... and decently warm: https://www.factorydirectmedical.com...ain-socks.html Here are the wool ones... I love these although they're too warm for summer https://www.factorydirectmedical.com...gh-merino.html I have tried the knee high as well as the thigh high. Do not bother with the thigh height as they always slip down and it's super aggravating and annoying.