Physix Gear Compression Socks 20-30 mmHg - Men & Women - Running, Nurses, Shin Splints, Flight, Travel

I had an accident which tore my LCL and MDL. I avoided surgery and did rehab which left me able to walk but caused stage 4 osteoarthritis in my knee and lots of pain and swelling. The awkward movement caused stage 1 to develop in my other knee and the avoidance of pain caused weight gain due to the lack of mobility. My job requires tons of walking and standing for long hours. A couple of days ago, I could barely take the pain when I got home, even with the meloxicam they have me on and my legs would swell to the point that I could not see my ankle bones at the end of a shift. I resolved to find a pair of compression socks that would give me some support. I have knee sleeves for when I'm at home but I can't wear them at work because they catch on my pants. I looked at many compression socks and found that the cheap ones only come in two sizes. I didn't want to try these because my calves were larger than what the cheap ones were made for and frankly, I couldn't afford to play around with poor sizing due to the pain I was going through. The reviews for these Physix were great and so I measured my calves and bought the suggested size and had them shipped overnight. The next morning they were waiting for me at the door. I was very happy to see that while they give great arch support, they leave comfortable wiggle room for your toes. I have a size 11.5 wide foot and the socks are cushioned like sport socks but give great arch/ankle support. Rolling them up is the best way to get them on and the compression is gradual with more towards the bottom and lighter but very effective compression towards the top. At 6'2" these socks stop right under my knees. They do not slide down on their own through the day. They also don't roll down at the top. Best yet, they don't feel like they are trying to strangle your legs. During the day, you'll actually forget they're on. You'll only be aware of the massage effect while you walk and the deletion of pain from inflammation. Whatever they compress felt like when I wear my knee brace and helped tremendously with support even above the knee which was amazing. After my shift when I got home marked 12 hours of use. I slid them off and couldn't believe that not only were my ankle bones visible, so we're my metatarsals! My watch showed I did a 12k step day and I still had vigor! I immediately purchased 4 more pair to cover the entire week. Are they pricey? Yes. Do they work? A resounding yes! Do you get what you pay for? Absolutely! I have not had a day with so little pain and swelling in the six years since the accident but now I'm sure my quality of life will be far far better!

6 stars ! As soon as I got my socks on, I knew I made the right choice. Forget the copper technology it’s not needed with these socks. I feel the compression. I feel the relief and I’m ready for better days. Great product.

My first pair ever, and I love them. A nurse actually recommended these to me! Non-Ugly, isn’t that nice? Medium thickness, not too tight, but they are a bit tough to get on until you get the hang of it. These do go up to your knees if you’re slender to whatever normal is, and I have long legs. Still, if you don’t mind it going over your knees, they’re my faves. They might not fit if you have girthy legs, though. They WILL pull down that swelling in your ankles. If you’re not a heavy guy too, they might work for men. Good quality, easy to wash. And they’re not ugly!

I hated to send these back. I wore them 1 day. The tightness at the calf was perfect and according to their size chart. The problem was they were too long. Should come 2” below the knee, and these came up to the bend of my knee, and when smoothed out, wrinkled at the ankle on the top of foot, and made deep grooves in the skin. I have worn compression socks on and off for 25 years. Most don’t fit well unless Rx grade (which is very costly) so I’m always looking for others. The fabric is soft and Great Quality. If you are looking for a great sock that is comfortable, durable, and stylish, (and they fit you well), then you will love these !!!!!

These socks are great. The compression is strong. They don’t pill. High quality. I have bought five more pairs after my initial purchase. They’re more expensive than the other brands but worth it

Pretty expensive for a single pair - there was little or no credible detail that this is just one set. Overall, they're very comfortable and do the job. I'm a 6'4" male with size US 14W. I bought size XXL. Overall, they're GREAT but aren't a good value in my opinion. I will comfortably wear them, but the next pairs will sadly come from another vendor.

These are genuine compression socks, and not fashion accessories pretending to be. I bought them on the advice of a physiotherapist after I busted my knee and my knee, calf and ankle had some noticeable swelling. The plus side of these socks is that they are warm, tight, and should help reduce fluid retention and swelling. Another good point is the colored ankles - strangely helpful to verify I have put the socks on completely and they are not half-on or thereabouts. The minus is that they are tight and can take some effort to put on, this might inadvertently tweak a swollen or recently surgically-repaired knee if done in haste. So, take your time and get them on correctly.

I’ve tried several brands of compression stockings over the past 12 years I’ve worn them. These are by far the best I’ve tried. Great fit (2xl as I’m just under 6’4”), even compression, and seem to be of a heavier build quality making them more durable and should be longer lasting. I even wash them in warm water and dry them on low and still fit fine. I did a test on drying with a single pair first to ensure they didn’t shrink. So I’d suggest you try a test pair washing first depending on your washer and dryer settings as all machines are different.