Do these socks provide any compression to the top of the foot and ankle?
31431
yes , you feel like you have an insert in your shoe and your ankle stops hurting, as was my case.
31432
Not that much compression at top of the foot and ankle. But very nice for the arch.
1165225
My personal opinion would be "no." It is a fairly light weight, compression sock. A little extra support on top than some. But basically...holds sides in. I have used many...before, and after major surgery. I work on my feet for twelve hours a day, in steel toed work boots. I use compression socks to keep my foot support...even just a little. I would doubt it would support something enough...as serious as drop foot. Hope this helps.
1622469
I have washed them with my colored clothes, warm water, cold rinse, low dryer. These are not really tight socks, if you really need good compression, these are not it.
10532
I am size 7.5 and the women's m-l were WAY to big. I felt no compression AT ALL even though I chose the ones in my size range. I think that if you want compression with these socks you'll have to go with m-l, I think men's will be too big and you wont be satisfied with amount of compression.
2164656
No, they just clear your ankle by an inch and a half or so. They don't get anywhere near my calf or soleus muscle.
58919
They aren't like soccer shin guards. These are compression sleeves which are more like strong socks. They aren't going to offer any sort of protection. You'll need to look for something more specialty for whatever you are doing or possibly a product like shin guards for soccer as an alternative. These are strictly well made compression socks to help with blood flow and not for protection. The assist in blood flow helps with recovery which has helped my calf cramps. Some sleeves are lycra and don't really compress. These are a strong and breathable woven material that gives you graduated compression from the ankle up over the calf.
1065507
No, they are not, but my husband and I both like them because they are comfortable, they stay up and they do not pinch or squeeze the leg area because of the elastic. These socks have held up well. They won't last for ever, but we like them so much we have gone back and purchased them several times. We ordered the larger size and it works for both of us. We are so glad that we found them. We did not want anything heavily cushioned. Good luck with your decision.
275548
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.
437871
I would also say yes as they are very hard to get on. You may find some compression socks with a softer material that would be much easier for you.
68790
Yes. They're elastic like a shower cap. They're small and wadded up, and will stretch to hug your foot.
661912
no, they try to not compress the feet or calves. They still stay up pretty well and are very comfortable.
949301
I believe so. Any ankle socks I have, running and not running, are always dry by morning.
615384
No, zipper bottom ankles help slip on but overall a loose fit NOT SKIN TIGHT. My son and I felt no tightness, though we are both slim.
82251
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.
466773
I have found that the degree of compression is fairly strong but it does not cut off circulation to the foot or become bothersome.
1961003
I would say no. I am on my feet all day and I wear support stockings with a short pair of crew socks over them and that solves the problem. By the way, when I bought Miracle socks on amazon, they were not near as tall on the calf as the ones I got from Walmart. I don't know why that is, but they were and I couldn't use them.
495686
Yes, the cushion covers the ankles also. The top of the cushion is just above the ankles.