My shoe size is 7.5, but my calf is 17.25" ... what size do I select?
77683
I would definitely go with a large especially if you are new to compression socks. A medium will be uncomfortably tight around your calf and may actually constrict rather than compress.
77684
I don't know. I have never measured my calf. I think mine is a regular calf size. I am a swimmer. I went with my shoe size. I use them for flying. I am a flight attendant and I needed a lot of compression. They really do the work. I am satisfied with my purchase.
77685
The salesman in the store went by my calf size and I got a perfect fit. I believe there is a size chart on the box that goes by calf size.
1174405
I'd go for the medium. I bought a small and wear a size 7. My toes for right to the edge. The calf wouldn't be an issue due to the air pump, it will keep it tight.
303024
my calf is 16 inches- maybe slightly larger. I just measured it but I'm not a professional calf measurer. anyhow, I have the large calf sleeve. it's perfect and I could, probably, have it still fit- very snuggly- at 16.5 to 17 inches.
479488
Foot size doesn't matter for sleeves. Order by calf size. If in doubt on size, go smaller.
874156
Hi amazongirl! I have 15" calves and ordered the medium. They are tight but not too tight.
1227647
I wear an 8.5 or 39. I was given a small by my doctor's office. There is about 1/2 an inch from my toe to the end of the boot platform. They tried me in a medium first though. Besides length, you also have to account for the inner band size (under the 5 velcro straps) and your calf size. On the small I have, the inner band is very large and I have trouble overlapping it enough for a snug fit. I think a medium would have been impossible to do so on.
589724
I ordered an extra large and I wear a size 12. Not sure what about a 7.5. Read some of the reviews and see if there is any additional information. I think that's how I decided on an extra large. It fits my foot perfect.
2050620
My calf size is 16.5 and the socks fit perfectly. I can insert the shinguards without a problem (this are ~ 3/4 thick shinguards). I hope this answers your concern.
1144334
I would say either the L or XL. Obviously the L will have more compression on a 19" calf but the XL may not have enough compression for you.
201542
I originally ordered a s/m and had to return them. They were for small feet. I was unclear on the sizing at first, as well. The S/M on the package fit up to a size 6 or 7. The M/L fit sizes 7 or 8 up to 10 or 11. I have a size 10 foot and went with the M/L. I would say a size m/l would be the best way to go for a size 8 foot. I don't think the sizing will matter for the calf. I am pretty sure the sizing is based on the foot size. The calf size seemed the same amount of material for both sizes. Hope I didn't confuse you. M/L :) would be my suggestion. I ordered that size for my friend who has a size 8 or 9 foot and she liked them. I originally ordered a s/m and had to return them. They were for small feet. I was unclear on the sizing at first, as well. The S/M on the package fit up to a size 6 or 7. The M/L fit sizes 7 or 8 up to 10 or 11. I have a size 10 foot and went with the M/L. I would say a size m/l would be the best way to go for a size 8 foot. I don't think the sizing will matter for the calf. I am pretty sure the sizing is based on the foot size. The calf size seemed the same amount of material for both sizes. Hope I didn't confuse you. M/L :) would be my suggestion. I ordered that size for my friend who... » Read More I originally ordered a s/m and had to return them. They were for small feet. I was unclear on the sizing at first, as well. The S/M on the package fit up to a size 6 or 7. The M/L fit sizes 7 or 8 up to 10 or 11. I have a size 10 foot and went with the M/L. I would say a size m/l would be the best way to go for a size 8 foot. I don't think the sizing will matter for the calf. I am pretty sure the sizing is based on the foot size. The calf size seemed the same amount of material for both sizes. Hope I didn't confuse you. M/L :) would be my suggestion. I ordered that size for my friend who has a size 8 or 9 foot and she liked them. « Show Less
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I'm male and a bit over 6 feet tall with 13 3/4 in calves. The medium calf compression sleeves are ideal in length but a tad loose fitting. Since you're a foot shorter than I, I suspect that medium will be too long.
554757
Unless you have really big calf muscles, that should be fine. I'm 5'9" 180 and got XL, but my friend who is taller / heavier got away with Large - he has a narrower calf.
282602
Hello. I wear a size 7.5 with an average calf size. I bought the Med/Large. As the previous reviewer said, they are snug so the added size will be a plus. They work wonderfully and I will be using them again this week, when traveling.
947959
I'm 5'11" and got the Large ones. They fit nicely, so I guess the Medium or Large would bee good for you. Depending on leg length and calf width I guess, since those factors would affect the way they fit a little bit. Medium perhaps would be an exact fit, large would give you a little more room.
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the real issue is the circumference of your calf. mine is 18" and i need a large. i wear a size 10 shoe and the foot of the sock is more than big enough.the chart on the box says up to 14" calf-small 15 &16" calf medium, 17&18" large, &gt;18 XL i would recomend you get the firm as they will of course get weaker as you wear them. they last me about 2 months. best regards
2272159
Go to Absolutemedical.com. It will give you directions and pictures on how to measure correctly for ankle measurement, calf measurement, and calf length. It also explains the compression difference you will need to know in ordering the correct size.
417141
If your legs are truly quite thick, you may want to try the Large. I found that the fit on the medium was tight (as it should be) even on my small calves. If your calves are larger, they'd be uncomfortably restrictive.