![]() ![]() ![]() The fit, feel, support, and value were all perfect. The LEVSOX 20-30 mmHg Compression Socks for Women and Men met all these requirements when we tried them ourselves, so we’ve selected them as our best overall pick. The best compression socks will fit well, feel comfortable, provide a just-right amount of support, and be affordable enough for you to buy multiple pairs. It’s Worth Noting: The patterns are loud and lean somewhat feminine-if you’re hoping for a discreet pair of socks, this isn’t it. Why We Like It: From a comfortable fit to snug but flexible support, these socks have every quality that a good pair of compression socks should. Throughout testing, our staffers rated the socks on a scale of 1 (would not recommend) to 5 (highly recommend) based on fit, support, comfort, feel, and value. Her cardiologist recommended she wear compression socks to keep her blood circulating well. The staffers had various reasons for needing to wear compression socks, including working long hours sitting or standing, pregnancy, air travel, and one editor who has postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition that causes your heart to beat faster than normal when you transition from sitting or lying down to standing up. We had 21 staffers each wear compression socks for eight-hour days for one week. How do compression socks work all this magic? According to Jashan Valjee, DPM, of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland, compression socks are designed to apply consistent and constant pressure to the feet, ankles, and calves, which forces your vascular and lymphatic system to work more efficiently and prevents the accumulation of fluid, swelling, and blood clotting. Athletes are wearing compression socks to improve their performance and recovery, pregnant women are finding relief from leg and ankle swelling, and people who stand all day are using them to avoid that heavy, achy-leg feeling that comes from working a 12-hour shift on their feet. Compression socks aren’t just for seniors with vein issues anymore. ![]()
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