What is the compression of these socks? 15- 20 mmhg?
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I would guess they are on the low end around 10-15 mmhg. If you are looking for higher compression these will not be what you're looking for. I can tell you myself and girlfriend wear them everyday to work and for being on our feet 10 hour shifts neither one of us have any foot pain when getting home now after wear this product.
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Your better option would be for soccer socks or larger tube socks. They stretch okay but fit more slim and are thicker than regular socks.
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Karen, I believe they are basically "one size fits all." The different designations, for example "20-30mmHg" refer to the pressure that the stocking exerts on the leg measured in millimeters of mercury. I'm afraid the whole point of these stockings is that they be "binding." That is to support the veins in your leg. Hope this helps you.Jack
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what does the 30-40mmhg and the 0.35 pound mean. How do you figure it out for the males that need thigh high compression stockings
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As a 15 year user of these excellent socks, just follow the sizing guidance form the website. I love em. Never blister either.
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Patricia, I went back and looked at the "product description". It says 15-20 mmhg.
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I don't wear my very often right now. Then size is probably ok as the toe area is open. The compression good on top of the foot . Can't feel it below the foot. It doesn't reach the toes. I wear a 8.5 w shoe. My ankles swell if I wear the supports more than a few hours. Hope this helps.
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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.
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I'm 5'10 and the go over the calve, most of the firm compression is around the ankles. the compress to the knee is light tomedium. the are heavy and warm for winter, too warm for summer. cushioning is good and make my leg feel great when I'm on my feet for a few hours. they are worth the money. I'm not sure if a larger foot size would make the shaft taller too. I have for size 12 .
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They are not exactly compression. They work very well to protect the crotch rubbing of the skin and the same shorts with skin and avoid burns when training. If they are snug, but not so much as a compression.
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If they are light compression it may help, but I will be honest with you. This product in my opinion was not meant for anything but socks and it does work great for that purpose. I do not wear the compression stockings so mine is only a guess. I am truly sorry that I am unable to be of more help to you. May God bless you and yours always.
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Sorry, I didn't see this question till tonight. I have and wear these compression socks almost nightly. I've had them for almost 3 months and I still find these to have excellent support.
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These socks are 20-30 mmHg and they only come up to mid calf on me. Sockwell also makes a knee hi with slightly less compression. I like both.
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I have a size 12 foot and order the xl. The problem with all these compression socks is they should design them to be measured around the ankle and the front area of the foot. I found even the xl "felt too tight but did not cut off circulation. That said you can try them and see how they feel.
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I Wear size 15b shoe, and that corresponds to the XL size. The 20/30 is the compression, and that depends on your circulation. You could go to a Medical Supply store and buy one pair and have them determine the size.
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I don't fly, but I do not think it would make a difference But people with blood clotting disorders would not be any safer with compression socks. I would ask my physican.
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I really don't think this will work. I bought this device for my father, who had a hip replacement surgery recently. He uses some heavy duty socks, which are a little less harder than compression socks. Well, the device worked for that, but honestly I really don't know if this will do the same for compression socks.