Comrad Nylon Knee High Socks - 15-20mmHg Graduated Compression Socks - Soft & Breathable Support Unisex Socks

I bought the pink socks, and I love them! They are almost perfect! I bought these compression socks because 2 of my doctors suggested wearing them to reduce swelling in my legs and to help with blisters on the back of my legs from edema. I have blisters again, but I haven't been wearing the socks daily because I only have one pair and these were expensive to get. I find the fit to be fantastic -- the compression is great, it doesn't squeeze my toes, the heel is perfect, and I'm able to wear them all day. I tried sleeping in them, and quickly found out that I should NOT have done that (my physical therapist, who was the 3rd person suggesting the socks, told me it's never a good idea to sleep in compression socks). Anyway, I'm not sure if I had trouble sleeping in them because of them being compression socks or if it's because I had to roll down the top and it was squeezing the top part of my calf... That's my only complaint about these socks -- for a small size pair, they are really long on short people. I'm 4'11" and find this to be an issue. But I'd still buy the socks anyway as I don't feel any discomfort while wearing them during the day. Besides, most compression socks are ugly and I found the pink ones to be extra cute!

I am a nurse and bought these to wear to work while pregnant because I was experiencing increased swelling in my ankles and feet toward the end of every shift. They are true to size and so comfortable. I bought more pairs to wear around at home and in the hospital after giving birth. There was a noticeable decrease in swelling after wearing them all shift or all day at home. They improve circulation without being too tight. The quality is great—I have worn and washed them many times and they still look brand new and provide the same amount of compression as the first wear. I still wear them every shift now and my legs feel great. Highly recommend!

Best I have ever had, I quickly learned to fold the top down to be even with the tip of the toe. Pull on until the heel is snug. Then pull top up over the heel and gather the sock and push gently down toward the heel gathering the sock so there are no wrinkles. Pull up while letting the sock slip from your fingers gently, so wrinkles do not occur. The top fit just below your knee. Next rub your sock a leg until the pressure (squeeze) is even. This becomes quick, easy and foolproof after some practice. I have arthritis in my hands so I had to figure out the method which had the least stress on my hands. This method is the best for me. I found that trying to pull a sock on without turning the top down over the foot part was nearly impossible. I purchased one pair, tried to put on, found my process and immediately ordered a three pair pack. Pressure (compression) is proportional to height, comfortable, very effective in controlling blood pooling in legs while standing or sitting, with almost total relief from pain. I have never found a better pair of compression socks, and I have no need to seek another.

I like these compression socks. Love the ombre design. Couldn't find them anything where else. The band at the top of the socks is a little thicker than other compression socks but I don't think they are worth the higher price. They run a little long in the foot.

The socks are of very high quality. They are easy to put on and off and are very comfortable to wear all day. They are tru to size.

Better than earlier versions! I’ve been buying these for a few years now. Earlier versions had a different fabric blend. Old ones felt like they had less spandex and the elasticity would wear out fast, causing the earlier ones to sag after only about 15 uses or so. The fabric also felt heavier, contributing to the early sagging. I’m happy to report these are much better. More elasticity and they stay up both better and after more repeated wearing and washings. The fabric has less of a sheen and the fabric isn’t as heavy, although just as thick (if that makes sense). They are even a bit more comfortable to wear. I always liked the mid-gray color. Seems to go with nearly everything I wear without looking like old school dress socks. Comrad is the only compression sock company with a wide leg version, doesn’t look like a dress sock, comes in non-dress-sock solid colors, and consistently stocks in my size. There are others with cooler designs and wild colors, but the colors are never consistent from season to season and my size is rarely stocked, if they even have a wide leg version. I can wear these with casual boots, sneakers, etc. and it’s the type of sock that just never looks out of place no matter the shoe, boot, or outfit. The key to making these last is following the washing directions religiously. Wash gentile in cold water with a mild detergent and always air dry. I’ve taken to air drying a lot more these days, so it doesn’t bother me. Never seen any compression socks that recommend tumble dry, so if you already know compression socks, these are no different.

I was willing to pay more for these as they appeared to offer the size customization not readily available in cheaper pairs and I was looking for some real compression around my ankles for long flights so was will to tolerate the nylon feel. I've had compression stockings years ago when I was pregnant and I know what they are supposed to feel like. They should be hard to put on - they have to be TIGHT in the foot & ankle area to be effective. Sadly, these go on easily - like running socks - and although the fit was perfect, so were the ones that were a fraction of the price, none having any real compression value to them. There is no way these would keep my ankles and feet from swelling up on long flights and for $30 I just expected more. They might possibly be better than nothing for daily wear, but I don't need that. I wear a 9.5/10 women's shoe size with 14" calves so I bought the medium/wide size but I have narrow/slim feet and ankles. I guess I will have to visit a medical supply store locally to get ones that actually compress.

16-17 weeks pregnant, was about to take a 10-11 hour car ride and decided to buy these socks b/c they were recommended for pregnant women travel. 1.5 hours in the drive, i had to pull out these socks and put them on (wish i had put them on BEFORE the start of the drive). My feet felt so light upon wearing which I guess that my legs/feet were already swollen a bit, my calf felt a little tight with the sock. After a couple hours, my legs felt normal with the socks helping regulate the blood flow and swelling went down. Will be putting these on BEFORE our 10 hr ride back. Pricey, but worth it. Breathable too. Only con is trying to get them ON, since they’re tight (and it’s already hard putting socks on while pregnant…) but I will try rolling them first to put over the foot/heel and then spread up the calf.