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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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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If I remember correctly they are about 18-22mmHg. That is a good faith guess as I threw away the container they came in already.
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Go to skins.net, choose a pair of compression socks then hit "size guide". It's by calf size. The socks are amazing, I have five pairs (and no relation to the company).
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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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Hand wash, air dry to avoid shrinking. They are a wool blend, fit close to apply appropriate upward pressure on blood. But not very tight fit, just comfortable. I wear size 10 1/2 EEE shoe and this sock is lg/Xlg. Washing wool in hot water or machine will likely shrink the sock making it uncomfortable.
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I am not exactly sure how you define compression but I wear them all the time to crossfit and they they stay in place (a couple of inches higher than mid-shin) during the entire hour of a strenuous crossfit workout. I also never feel that they are so tight that they cut off circulation. So I think they are perfect. I hope this answers your question
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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.
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This info is from www.docortho .com PRESSURE DESCRIPTION INDICATIONS Less than 15 mm Hg Light Support Preventative support Relief from long periods of standing or sitting Relief from tired, aching legs Mild ankle and foot swelling Mild spider and varicose veins Muscle cramps 15-20 mm Hg Light Support Moderate Support Preventative support Relief from long periods of standing or sitting Relief from chronic tired, aching legs Mild ankle and foot swelling Mild varicosities without edema Muscle cramps 20 - 30 mm Hg Moderate Support Relief of heaviness and fatigued legs Relief from chronic aching legs; ankle and foot swelling Relief from varicosities without significant edema Post Sclerotherapy The lower compression ranges (less than 20 mm Hg) are preventative and can be worn by anyone wanting healthy, great feeling and looking legs. Today incredibly sheer, lightweight and fashionable products are available in the lower compressions. These preventative products can have dramatic benefits to individuals who stand or sit for long periods of time or have any risk factors, making them predisposed to venous disorders. One potentially at-risk group are frequent air travelers, especially those passengers on long flights in coach class seating. Ladies and men socks are now available to accommodate this group. Since the stocking purpose is to increase circulation in your legs, I would think they would help with legs aches and cramps
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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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Hi Steve C. Long story short... I wear 10 1/2 EE Mizuno Wave Alchemy and 11 EE Asics GT 2100 series, as well as Gel Nimbus... but when I buy these particular Wigwam socks, I buy the extra large size, because I have foot problems and tight socks just don't work for me. Pinched nerves and bad circulation are not fun. The extra large size fits me perfectly after the first washing... and are only slightly loose before that first laundry trip. Good luck
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That's a hard question to answer because it is all relative to what other compression hose/socks you've used before.I'd say they are a little harder to put on than the low compression hose out there. Definitely not as hard as the high compression Sigvaris or Jobst stockings. I use them everyday instead of using Jobst/Sigvaris with my normaldress socks on top of that. I use these as my dress socks and "kill two birds with one stone".
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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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They tend to fit me more up under the knee, and not around the widest part of my calf. I'm 6ft tall, and never had an issue with them feeling too tight wearing them all day (in and out of snow) while working. Don't even remember any red elastic type marks on skin common to tight socks.
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according to http://www.compressionstockings.com the Zensah Ultra Compression Leg Sleeves are 20-30mmHg
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I think if you bought the extra large, you should be just fine. I ended up going from an extra large down to a large because the extra large on my 15 inch calves just felt like a sock not a compression sleeve. I think I read under one of the reviews was a person with 18 inch calves and he bought the extra large and he had no problems
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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.