Compression socks for every kind of day

Practical, sourced guides by need: what compression can and can't do, which level and toe style fit, and when to check with a doctor first.

Easier to put on

• Seniors Zip-up 15-20 mmHg compression socks for seniors and the elderly. No wrestling tight fabric over the heel. How to choose, size and wear them safely.
• Arthritis Compression socks for arthritis that zip on, so stiff or sore hands never have to pinch and pull. What they can and can't do, plus easier morning routines.
• Wide calves Wide-calf, plus-size zipper compression socks in 2XL and 3XL for calves up to 20 inches. How to measure, how they should fit, when to go made-to-measure.

Swelling, veins and health conditions

• Swollen ankles, feet and legs How compression socks help swollen ankles, feet and legs, 15-20 vs 20-30 mmHg, how long to wear them, and when swelling needs a doctor first.
• Varicose and spider veins What compression socks can and can't do for varicose veins, spider veins and venous insufficiency, which mmHg to choose, and when to see a doctor.
• Diabetics Can diabetics wear compression socks? Often, with a doctor's OK. Diabetic socks vs compression socks, PAD, neuropathy and how to check your skin.
• Pregnancy Maternity compression socks that zip on while you sit, with no bending over the bump. How they help pregnancy swelling, which level, and warning signs.

Long days and travel

• Nurses Closed-toe 15-20 mmHg zipper compression socks for nurses and healthcare workers. What research shows for long shifts, fast on and off, and washing tips.
• Tired, aching legs How 15-20 mmHg compression socks help aching legs from standing or sitting all day, what studies of workers found, and tips for your job and routine.
• Travel Why legs swell on flights, what research says about compression socks and DVT on long-haul trips, when to put them on, and how a zipper helps.

For women and men

• Women Knee-high 15-20 mmHg zipper compression socks for women. Why legs swell, sizing for slimmer calves, open or closed toe, and beige or black.
• Men Knee-high 15-20 mmHg zipper compression socks for men, sized by calf up to 3XL. For work boots, standing jobs, long drives, flights and legs after 50.