Do you recommend sizing up or down when you are between sizes when measuring your calf?
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If you are used to wearing compression socks you could size down. If you are not you might want to size up until you get a feel for what level of compression works best for you. I wouldn't size down if you are planning on wearing them for extended periods of time.
668596
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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Measure around smallest part of the ankle and around the widest flare of the calf. Then measure the length of your leg from the heel at the floor to the bend in the knee. Small - 7"-8-1/4" ankle, 11"-14" calf. Med - 8-1/8"-9-5/8" ankle, 13-1/2"-16" calf. Large - 9-3/4"-11" ankle, 15-1/2"-18" calf. X-Large - 11-1/8"-12-3/8" ankle, 17-1/2-20" calf. 2XLarge - 12-1/2"-13-3/4" ankle, 19-1/2"-22" calf. 3XLarge - 12-1/2"-13-3/4" ankle, 21-1/2"-24" calf... Length to Knee - Regular - greater than 15". Short - 15" or less. 2X&3X - up tp 18".
398238
i have a 17 inch calf and I bought the large which is fine, you might consider medium, not sure how sizes run.
351633
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!
1918383
In my opinion you would require a large. My calves are small but I need a medium . A small was uncomfortable .
1887670
Hi, I looked at their actual site for sizing. From there I took my own measurments and from those I tried to make the best decison from there. Also, if your half measurment is a size larger than what it should be for a smaller size based on the measurments for your thight, base your size off of your calf instead or the brace will not fit properly.
328264
I measure from the bottom of the foot at the heel to the back of the knee. I then measure the circumference of the calf.
1281212
I would suggest a large because as you can see the brace goes half up the thigh and partially down the calf. Hope this helps.
668595
Hi Karen, I went to the store and bought the first pair. They measured my legs and gave me one of about 5 sizes that these come in. I then went to amazon and bought two pair at almost half the price that I paid at the store. I have found these stockings to be comfortable and have noted that they do not roll down or crease much if at all. I think if you follow the sizing chart correctly you should be happy with them. I cannot say that my calves are unduly large, but I started wearing these after vericose vein surgery last year, I am still wearing them. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any other help. Mark Hi Karen, I went to the store and bought the first pair. They measured my legs and gave me one of about 5 sizes that these come in. I then went to amazon and bought two pair at almost half the price that I paid at the store. I have found these stockings to be comfortable and have noted that they do not roll down or crease much if at all. I think if you follow the sizing chart correctly you should be happy with them. I cannot say that my calves are unduly large, but I started wearing these after vericose vein surgery last year, I am still wearing them. Please feel free to contact me if I can... » Read More Hi Karen, I went to the store and bought the first pair. They measured my legs and gave me one of about 5 sizes that these come in. I then went to amazon and bought two pair at almost half the price that I paid at the store. I have found these stockings to be comfortable and have noted that they do not roll down or crease much if at all. I think if you follow the sizing chart correctly you should be happy with them. I cannot say that my calves are unduly large, but I started wearing these after vericose vein surgery last year, I am still wearing them. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any other help. Mark « Show Less
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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.
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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.
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They don't have actual measurement-based sizing, unfortunately. The Small/Medium and Medium/Large size specs are all we have to work with. That being said, there is a review that conveys an opinion/advice that any calf circumference of 15" or more should be paired with a Medium/Large sleeve. I happen to have ordered the Medium/Large size without measuring anything, and I struggle a little to get the sleeve on and in place (which might simply be the 'nature of the beast', given what it's supposed to do), but it works extremely well, and is the only thing in my experience to prevent the shin splints I was otherwise plagued with and practically guaranteed to 'get'. I just measured my calf circumference, and it's ~14.5" -- so although mine is less than 15", a Medium/Large is what I needed, and it works well enough to do the job, but is tight enough when trying to get it on to make me wonder whether I ordered too small a size -- but once in place, it's fine, and it's not too tight (feel-wise), and doesn't hurt, etc. -- it just works like a charm.
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.
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Well, I don't know what the technically correct answer is, but personally, if right between sizes, I go for the larger size. I haven't ever found the stockings to be loose, but that is me.
1331218
My calves are 15 in. and I have the small/medium....for you, I would suggest the medium/large.....
19595
I bought the large. I am NOT large but had some trouble previously with compression socks. The large digs in and leaves marks around the calf just below my knees. Almost like black and blue circle going around the calf. I suggest you try the large and see how they fit you. I need a larger sock but cannot seem to find any. Hope this helps.