I'm only 5'3" but have huge calves (about 15.5). I ordered an XL but now I'm worried they'll be too long? Should I have gone down to Large?
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I would rather have the XL fit my calf and be a little long than it be too tight to work properly.
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I'm not certain how big my calves are, but about half the boots that I try on are too tight around my calf (probably a sign they are a bit larger). These socks are obviously going to be tight and can be tough to get on, but I am able to wear them and they not feel too tight.
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My calves are 7 1/2 inches in circumference and the XL fits me perfectly. The elastic is very stretchy so there's a wide range it can fit. I would go by measuring around the widest part of the calf and try to calculate from there!
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I have pretty large calves and wear the IV size...they are going to and are supposed to be very snug fitting. I wear them for a couple days in a row so as to not wear out the tightness. I own 3 pair and wear them daily to my CrossFit workouts; wouldn't go without!
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I have the same problem but they ask for the calf size and mine fit great. I will admit I fell right between two sizes and took the larger. Here is a link for the sizing chart. http://www.foryourlegs.com/skin1/images/medicalfchart.gif
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I have 21" calfs and use the Extra large with no problems at all. I can wear them all day with no issues.
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I have a very large calf and I have a lot of room left that I could expand to. I weigh over 300 lbs. If you would like me to actual measure, please let me know and I will do so. I have a size 12 foot and the large fits fine for length as well.
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I measured for and ordered a large but they were a bit too big for me so I should have ordered a medium. so unless you have really large legs go smaller in size because I measured around above my knee while sitting down and that was the result I got.
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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.
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No! Stick with the medium....I sm 5'6" 155 and thick legs....looking at tbe medium just out of the package, I thought No way!!! Glad I stuck with the mediums - they are perfect!!!
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Measure around the largest part of your calf,Regular is 13"-15"Large is 15"-16"If you get less than 13 go for small
31876
I would be a little hesitant. My calf is 14 inches and they are just right so I would say that they would likely be tight. hope that helps.
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Karen, check out the mediven website. You have to measure yourself and then get the appropriate size. I have large calves and wasn't aware that these were even an option until I'd been wearing the regular ones for months and I decided to investigate. The wide calf option makes a huge difference when you measure properly. Good luck!
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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.
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I am 5' 9" and I wear LARGE FIRM Futuro restoring socks and they go well above the knee. I fold the top down about 1 1/2 inches like Austin mentioned. Maybe I should get Medium size, but my doctor recommended Large for my calves (which I think are average). They're comfortable, I am afraid medium might be too tight.
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I am 5"8 and I ordered a medium. Someone in my class thought they were tight on her calves, but she has issues with nerves in her legs. If you have average sized calves and no sensitivities, they should be fine. Mine are very comfortable and don't move around.
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Order by shoe size. I have very large calves and they fit just fine. Remember you are buying compression hose so they have a lot of stretch in them.