Snagged this thing to knock down the balloon-like situation happening in my ankle and calf after getting cut open to fix a busted bone. Got this walking boot gig going on, and man, by the end of the day, my leg was puffing up big time, right between the velcro straps and smack on my ankle. It looked like I was smuggling golf balls. But, day one with this compression sock and boom, way less swelling. Not totally gone, but way, way better. My ankle wasn't stiff as a board, and the bumps, almost gone. Plus, felt like I had a bit more wiggle room in the boot than I did with barefoot or just a regular sock.

The sock itself is slick inside, couldn't feel any seams, even on my toes. That's huge for me 'cause regular socks drive me up the wall with their sensory shenanigans. I was stoked. Slipping it on in the morning when my foot's chillin' out was a breeze; I did check out some how-to videos before grabbing it though. Do that, 'cause you can't yank these on like your everyday socks.

The fit was pretty spot on for me. I'm rocking a men's 9 to 9.5, depending on the shoe brand. Got narrow heels with an average-width front part of my foot and toes. No weird bunching and the heel and toe of the sock were right where they needed to be.

All things considered, first day with this sock was a home run. Hoping they hang in there for the long run. I'd say give this brand of compression socks a shot. They're cozy and won't break the bank. Even grabbed myself two more pairs.

EDIT April 4, 2023
It's been a couple weeks since I dropped that review and I've been rocking these socks daily. They've hit the wash a few times and they're still holding up strong. I just toss 'em in with my other laundry, warm water, regular cycle. I skip the dryer and just hang 'em up. These socks keep killing it at their job and I scored another 5 pairs while there was a deal going on so I'm set for the work week.

This may just be the crown jewel of my shopping hauls over two decades of swapping hard-earned cash for goods. These compression socks are beyond wild - you can feel the snugness, but it's like you're chillin' at home. Never had socks like these before and legit, the moment I slipped these bad boys on - I've barely taken them off! (Except for laundry time - but they're back hugging my legs in no time!)

I'm clueless about the wizardry behind these socks, but they sure don't get dirty like the regular cotton ones, even at the bottom - and I'm talking about my skin-tone matching beige pair. They don't reek, they don't fuzz up, they don't wear out, it's like I've got tailored, indestructible boots on without actually having to wear boots. What in the world am I strutting around in? Feels like some next-level sci-fi gear.

I've been desk-bound at an office job for 9 years, so maybe it was high time I treated my feet and legs to this kind of therapy, but man, I'm hooked! I sleep in these, run errands, work, work out, walk, dance - you catch my drift.

Grabbed these for some varicose veins I spotted on my legs...even though those veins haven't budged, I definitely feel less swelling, less of that weird tingling, sleepy sensation in my legs, fewer aches, less numbness. I've read some reviews knocking these socks for not being 'tight' enough to qualify as compression socks.

I haven't played around with other brands to be a judge on the fit, but these always cling to my skin with an evident but bearable squeeze. So much so, when they're off, my body actually misses it - it's freaking nuts.

And here's the kicker - when laundry day rolls around, I don't have a mountain of solo socks to wash, pair up, and stuff in the drawer. This one pair literally kicks the need for daily throwaway socks to the curb. That, my friends, is mind-blowing. GIVE THESE A GO!!!

These socks get a big thumbs up from me, they've been my personal lifesaver. My gig has me on my feet 97% of the time, walking on a concrete floor, and let me tell you, by quitting time my feet were screaming bloody murder. But now, it's more of an annoyance vs actual torment. The only hiccup was wrangling them on in the beginning until a lightbulb moment hit me. You gotta roll 'em, like you're turning 'em inside out, all the way to the toes, slip your foot in, and just haul 'em up. Problem solved. Bottom line, I'd absolutely endorse these socks. Pair 'em up with nursing shoes or kick-ass running shoes like Hokas and/or New Balance, and it's a game-changer.

Optimal Fit for Petite Legs

Dove headfirst into the compression sock game for the first time and boy, what a sweet surprise! Was told to give compression socks a whirl to deal with the fluid party in my lower legs (hello, cankles!) and varicose veins on my left calf thanks to some mild veinous insufficiency. I'm a compact 4'11 with a 26-27" inseam, so most calf-height socks think I'm a giraffe. Snagged the small/medium and as long as I don't yank too hard when pulling these socks on, they land just shy of the bend in my knee. It's a smidge higher than what's suggested, but it's not playing traffic cop with my blood flow. These socks really bring it with the compression around my ankles and do a number on fluid retention. They also help dial down varicose vein visibility and discomfort when I wear 'em regularly. They don't reek after a marathon day on my feet 'cause they're pro at wicking moisture and they dry in a jiffy. Just got myself a few more pairs in other shades.