Compression socks

[Fuzz]

Any use these? I've got poor circulation in my feet, and they were recommended. Just wondering if anyone had a good brand or style to suggest, or if they all sorta work the same.

[Timbo]

Wife has some Tommy Copper she likes.

[calgarygeologist]

I wear compression socks when I am snowboarding and I like them quite a bit. Mine were "custom" made though where somewhere takes various measurements of your foot, ankle and calves and based on the measurements and usage they have a specific design for the sock. I'm not sure if they are better than standard compression socks though.

[SportsJunky]

Bespoke socks? I like it!

[Galakanokis]

I use to wear the ones for plantar fasciitis, ankle cut and usually toe less and loved them. I bought full length ones for trips where I will do a lot of walking and they definitely seem to help with pain and tiredness in the calves and feet.

I just got cheap amazon ones to see if I would like them first. Start there and see how you like them.

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[DoubleF]

I bought a few pairs off Amazon a few years ago and I wear them on occasion. I even got ones in Argyle as they'd look nice for work.

I usually wore them after playing hockey the night before and if my legs were sore and it worked well for the purposes of reducing soreness.

[RichieRich]

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.

[Fuzz]

I really hate high socks, so I might try thigh high for a pair...

[troutman]

Related debate!

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[flamesfever]

Originally Posted by troutman

Related debate!

https://twitter.com/user/status/1369089436747767811

I remember listening to a radio host (can't remember his name) from California, long ago, that said studies show that people, who wear their socks to bed, live longer.

During this particular program, the host said that his young son asked him one night while the family were all in bed, "Dad, do you have your socks on?"...cute

[RichieRich]

Originally Posted by flamesfever

I remember listening to a radio host (can't remember his name) from California, long ago, that said studies show that people, who wear their socks to bed, live longer.

During this particular program, the host said that his young son asked him one night while the family were all in bed, "Dad, do you have your socks on?"...cute

Nothing worse than you bed-partner putting their icy cold feet in the crook of your knees... or for that matter anywhere. In that case socks are totally required.
That said if I'm cold I wear socks to bed and I warm up much faster.. then peel them off once I get too hot.

[Ironhorse]

I use 2XU compression socks (knee high) for athletic recovery. Pretty happy with them, and they ship out of Kelowna I believe.