Compression Socks for Men & Women (20-30mmHg)

UPDATED REVIEW: 6 years later. When I initially bought compression socks 6 years ago, I bought a few different brands. This brand is the best & my favorite from the different brands. It’s been 6 years & I just purchased two additional pairs. Yes, they pill (as I noted in my first review below). That’s not an issue, as it in no way affects the functionality. Regarding my first review & having an issue with the tightness when sleeping with them on…….you’re not supposed to sleep with them on, so I stopped doing that. The tightness of the socks are perfect. I appreciate the variety of colors. I absolute love the longevity of these socks. 6 years in & all of the SB Sox I purchased have 0 issues. The elasticity is as good today as it was when brand new. I can say that’s not the case with all compression socks. I recently threw out another brand, as that brand’s sock lost it’s compression. NOTE: I do not put these socks in the dryer, as over time, the heat can break down the elasticity. I air dry them after every washing. If you are looking for a great pair of comfortable, supportive & long lasting compression socks, this is the brand for you. My massage therapist recommended that I get compression socks to assist with a painful arthritic toe & related the swelling that had been impeding my daily activities. I did a lot of research to better educate myself on compression socks, how they should feel, how to measure for the proper fit, benefits of the socks etc. Once I completed that research, I read hundreds of reviews (on Amazon) on the numerous brands that offer compression socks. I purchased a pair of SB Sox as well as two other brands. So far, these are my favorite pair. I can feel the compression thru my calf and the cushioning provided in the entire foot is quite noticeable. From my toes to my heel, my foot was resting on what feels like padded softness. I did not have this experience with the other two brands. The band at the top is secure and I have not had any slipping. I find it to be tight enough to stay up by not so tight as to cause discomfort, pain or indentation on my leg. I wore them to bed (even though much of what I read did not recommend this). I had no discomfort during night from the socks and woke up with minimal swelling in my foot and both my foot and legs felt really, really good. I then wore them to work where I was on my feet all day. Where as in the past, a full day on my feet would have me limping by day's end, this particular day I found myself with minimal foot pain and my feet felt really good. I didn't want to take them off at the end of the day because my lower legs and feet felt so good. I did machine wash and air dry them. They held up great. One thing I noticed (that I had read in another review of these socks) is that the heel / toe part of the socks started to pill up. At this point, it is just cosmetic and the benefits I receive from these socks out weight the pilling. After work I put on another pair from a different manufacturer (I'll call Brand #2). With the SB Sox being the first pair of compression socks that I've ever worn, I had nothing to compare them to. I wore Brand #2 to bed. Brand #2 did not have the same padding in the feet, although the compression through out my calf on Brand #2 was great. The big downfall for me on this brand was that the band at the top of the sock was so tight, I woke up and had to take the socks off because it was hurting too much. I was disappointed as the compression was great. Tonight I will try Brand #3. I can say that I woke up today and bought my second pair of SB Sox. I also decided to purchase ankle compression socks to wear to bed in lieu of the knee high compression socks.

These are very good, great pressure, bought some from a Pharmacy store paid twice, and I consider these better fit and quality and, more comfortable, material feels good, no issues..

I love the SB SOX compression socks! I thought I accidently ordered the Medium instead of the Small, but after contacting Sam, he told me to go ahead and try them on. If they did not fit, he would send out a new pair via expedited shipping. Well as it turned out the Medium were fine! Sometimes just going by your shoe size may not be enough. One needs to take in account calf size. Many of us--not ALL-- may have more swelling at different times of the day. I THOUGHT the small was my size, but the Mediums were a good fit. Possibly the small size may have been too small!? Now, after wearing the mediums socks, I felt rubbing on my right little toe. I checked the inside of both socks and found that a small piece of material had inadvertently been sewn in the seam. I contacted Sam on Friday and he said he would send out a new pair. He told me to keep the original pair and do what I wanted with them. This was on a Friday and I had my Replacement Socks on SUNDAY!! Really, on Sunday. That is customer service above and beyond!! I know it had to cost more to ship them for a Sunday delivery, but Sam did it. They are very comfortable. I have tried a couple other brands and they are not nearly as comfortable. The material exceeds that of the other brands. I wore regular open toe compression stockings for a few years. Now that I have tried SB SOX Compression socks, I will not wear anything else! I will be placing another order next week for more. By the way, for anyone concerned about my toe issue, do NOT hesitate to order them!! This is NOT the norm with the quality of these compression socks. The company is very careful re: the quality of their product. In fact, just looking at them, I did not see why I felt rubbing on my right little toe. I turned them completely inside out and after feeling both socks felt the small area where some material had been sewn in. This is not anything to keep me from staying with SB SOX. They are still the Best Compression Socks with awesome customer service--can't say this enough!! By the way, re: my replacement pair--all is good :)

I purchased compression socks on the advice of my dr due to my ankles swelling and due to the increased amount of spider veins that were appearing on my legs and ankles. I also have fibromyalgia which effects my legs and feet. These sounded as good as any, so I gave them a try. I ordered three different brands at the same time so I could compare. First, I cannot believe the difference compression socks really do make! As soon as I put them on, my legs really felt better, more energized. After sitting all day at work, I did not get the ankle swelling, had less cramping and my legs just really felt better over all. This particular brand was good, not the best of the three I purchased. I say that because they were not as soft of a material as I would have liked. But they stayed in place all day and are high quality socks. At first they were extremely difficult to put on but once I watched a video online to learn how to put compression socks on, they were pretty easy. I wear a size 10-1/2 and ordered a medium which was the perfect size. I have only worn them twice so I don't know how they hold up overall, but for now I am satisfied with my purchase.

OK! So I am old and I fly a lot (sometimes very far), and I depend on compression socks to protect me. Most that I have bought still show edema on arrival. These, absolutely not! There are many products that I love on Amazon, but I do not gloat on most! Except these I have only flown twice with them, but zero edema is my indication that these work well. Most pairs that I have bought fail after two or three uses so maybe I’m a little bit early, but I am very impressed with these, in fact, I will be buying a few pairs soon. These are extremely comfortable and, so far, I have zero evidence of edema. Pretty good indication that these are doing their job. Avoid DVT at all cost! I may even go to wearing these full-time. Thank you SB SOX. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK these are way different than any of the five or six pairs that I have tried

Good compression, nice quality and fairly easy to put on and take off. The compression has helped minimize swelling in my ankles and calves.

I wear a size 10 and followed the sizing chart, which recommended a Medium. Unfortunately, they were much tighter than expected. After about 3 hours of wear, I had to remove them because they were too uncomfortable. In hindsight, I should have ordered a Large instead. That said, the overall quality seems very good. The material feels durable, and I liked that the sole had some extra padding for added comfort. I do wish I had exchanged them for a larger size while I had the chance. If you’re between sizes or prefer a slightly less snug fit, you may want to consider sizing up.

Great fit and perfect for a day of standing on my feet.

Bien y rápido

Ich bin beruflich durch Gartenpflege mehrere Stunden pro Tag mit vielen Laufkilometern unterwegs und trage entweder während oder auch nach der Arbeit für 3-4 Stunden diese Strümpfe, dadurch werden Muskelkater, Verspannungen etc. gelindert , hatte im Vorjahr in der linken Wade 2 fachen Muskelfaserriss und in der heurigen Saison ist das Bein nun noch nicht ganz fit und habe immer wieder Probleme, die aber nun durch den Strumpf sehr gut zu bewältigen sind, bzw. leichte Schmerzen immer wieder toll durch das Tragen gelindert werden, da die Waden durch die Kompression die Stoffe besser durch die Venen abtransportiert werden! Sehr zu empfehlen, Sportler übrigens verwenden ja diese auch...

Really happy with these as a first pair of compression socks. They fit and feel great. Delivery was quick and faster than expected seen as it's December.

Bought the socks to help with foot cramps. The socks felt difficult to put on properly. Inquired from SBSox of size etc. To ensure that I have orderrd the correct size, they required calf measurements etc. On notifying size, they assured me the size was correct for my feet, further more sent information and links on how best to put the compression socks on etc. The after sale service provided was prompt, courteous and more. Having worn the socks, the compression felt good, not too tight or too loose. The quality of the material was excellent too matches the service offered. I am happy to recommend both the company and the product.

I was diagnosed with a varicose vein in my leg. So I bought these socks. A bit sceptical I admit but they really work. Easy to put on and take off. They stopped the pain in my leg straightaway. Not too thick so my shoes still feel comfy. The inside of the foot part is slightly fluffy so keep my feet warm too. I will be ordering another pair.