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Compression stockings are specially made, snug-fitting, stretchy socks that gently squeeze your leg. Graduated compression or pressure stockings are tighter around your ankle and get looser as they move up your leg. Compression sleeves are just the tube part, without the foot.

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The pressure these stockings put on your legs helps your blood vessels work better. The arteries that take oxygen-rich blood to your muscles can relax, so blood flows freely. The veins get a boost pushing blood back to your heart.

Compression stockings can keep your legs from getting tired and achy. They can also ease swelling in your feet and ankles as well as help prevent and treat spider and varicose veins. They may even stop you from feeling light-headed or dizzy when you stand up.

Some athletes, including runners, basketball players, and triathletes, wear compression socks and sleeves on their legs and arms. The theory is that, during activity, better blood flow will help get oxygen to their muscles, and the support will help prevent tissue damage. And afterward, the beefed-up blood and lymph circulation will help their muscles recover quickly. They won't be as sore, and they won't cramp as much.

They also have different levels of pressure, measured in mmHg (millimeters of mercury). Stockings should feel snug, but not painfully tight. Mild compression, with lower numbers, is usually enough to keep you comfortable on your feet at work. You'll need higher numbers with a firmer fit to prevent DVT.

Thrombo-embolic deterrent (TED) hose or anti-embolism stockings. These are designed for after surgery and when you need to stay in bed. They can help maintain blood circulation and lower the odds of severe swelling.

Choose the correct compression level. How much compression you need on your legs will depend on the type of condition you have. The manufacturer labels them based on a range of compression in mmHg.

If your doctor told you to wear them, you'll probably want to keep them on most of the time. But you can take them off to shower or bathe. You can wear socks, slippers, and shoes over compression stockings. Check with your doctor about how often and how long you need to use them.

The Sockwells we like best are firm-compression socks (20 to 30 mm Hg) made of merino, as well as rayon from bamboo (a silky, cozy synthetic). This is an overall lightweight sock, and the foot has a slight additional thickness to it (though not enough to describe it as cushioned). The brand also sells less-compressive socks.

Comrad Knee-Highs are medium-firm compression socks (15 to 25 mm Hg) made of nylon and spandex. They are thin and have no cushioning, though the toe and heel have a thicker weave (for durability). The unisex sizing is significantly broader than for most other options, with a total of six options; this is the same number offered by Vim & Vigr, another brand we recommend that has a wide size range.

Flaws but not dealbreakers: This can be a difficult sock to pull on, even for something in the range of firm compression. We suspect the relentless elasticity is also why this sock is enjoying longevity in the wash cycle. This might be one to avoid if you have difficulty putting on compression socks.

Why we like them: The best thing about Vim & Vigr is the incredible variety of options it offers, including more fabric choices, more compression levels, and more size options than those offered by any brand except Comrad.

We tested the medium-strength compression socks (15 to 20 mm Hg) in a cotton blend. With thin fabric and no cushioning, these socks check all the boxes for a good fit, including no bunching under the knee and nothing excess around the foot and toes. They also fared well in our wash test, warping slightly (as all cotton socks did), but not in an unexpected way.

Now onto those abundant choices. In addition to cotton, you can choose a sock in nylon or a merino blend. There are three compression levels, including medium (15 to 20 mm Hg), firm (20 to 30 mm Hg), and extremely firm (30 to 40 mm Hg), a level typically prescribed by a doctor, rather than worn casually. There are six sizes, including S, M, L, plus wide-calf versions of each, up to 21 inches (the largest width out there). And among the medium-compression options, we counted 20 different colors and patterns. Overall, there are more options than offered by any other brand we recommend.

We spoke with Ajit Chaudhari, associate professor of physical therapy, orthopedics, mechanical engineering, and biomedical engineering at the Ohio State University, who studies the effects of compression on exercise. (Although he designs his own studies, Chaudhari has received funding from Nike, which sells compression socks.) We also talked to Bruce Katz, a professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, about when and why he advises some patients to wear compression socks.

SB Sox are a unisex budget compression option (20 to 30 mm Hg) that we recommended in a previous version of this guide, but we decided the Go2Socks are a better choice. The length of the Go2Socks is more comfortable (the SB Sox run ultra-long and tend to bunch at the knee), and there are more sizing options.

After a few weeks of wearing compression socks every day during work, I found my calves to remain their normal size at the end of a long day, which is a welcomed revelation. Compression socks also prevent the icky pins-and-needles feeling that comes with fluid build-up and swelling. There are times when I like to feel like an actual human and wear real clothes, but I thoroughly enjoy the fact that I can wear pajama pants and a sports bra all day if that's how I'm feeling. But a quality pair of compression socks can go with anything. They can look sleek and professional under work slacks while staving off swelling and discomfort. On days I want to look and feel my business best, I don't have to sacrifice foot, leg and ankle comfort or proper blood circulation to do it.

I've tried out more than 15 brands of compression socks, and these seven pairs I think are the ones worth trying. Before you buy though, you should consider whether you want mild compression, moderate compression or firm compression. You should also consider factors like whether the socks are made of a breathable fabric, if they have a seamless toe and any other comfort factor that you specifically require from your socks.

Out of all the pairs of compression socks I tested, the PRO Compression Marathon socks became my go-tos. In fact, I knew these would become a favorite the instant I put them on -- partly because they're easier to put on than the others I tried, but they still provide just as much support.

The Marathon socks reach just below the knee for full-calf compression. I wore these socks while sitting for hours at a time, doing household chores and yard work, running errands, taking my dog for walks and during workouts. They provided the perfect amount of compression for all activities and I felt comfortable enough to wear them out and about. This is great for pain relief and reduces muscle soreness.

These socks come in countless (seriously, there are so many) styles and in three sizes. You can buy men's or women's socks, but they're really a unisex item. At $50, the Marathon compression socks are hardly a budget buy, but I'd happily pay for a few pairs to get me through a week of work.

For compression socks pretty enough to wear while running errands, going out to eat or doing anything, really, go with a pair from the Lily Trotters Signature Collection. Lily Trotters makes the signature socks with a blend of 93% nylon and 7% spandex, so they have just enough compression to feel noticeably snug.

Designed specifically to make compression socks more attractive, you'll find no shortage of spunky designs at Lily Trotters. I love the Four Kisses style, which looks classy and elegant, as well as the Over The Moon - Orange for something more colorful.

I will say, Lily Trotters socks -- or at least the pair I tried -- tend to run tight at the top. If you have larger calves, consider sizing up. I ordered a medium or small-medium in all of the compression socks I tried, and the small-medium from Lily Trotters was the only pair that made significant indentations just below the knee.

I learned about Zensah when I tested face masks for running. I liked the Zensah performance face mask, so I decided to give its compression socks a go, and they didn't disappoint. These full-length compression socks are made in Italy and feature an 18% elastane content. The high elastane percentage means these socks compress well and don't stretch out, so they're perfect for long runs.

The mesh insert is what makes these compression socks great for runners, though. Placed on the calf part of the sock, the mesh component provides ultimate breathability so your socks don't end up totally sweat-soaked by the end of your run.

If you specifically deal with poor circulation, try a pair of Sockwell Elevation Compression Socks. These socks provide graduated compression from 20 to 30 mmHg, whereas the majority of compression socks range from 15 to 20 mmHg (mmHg is a medical measurement for pressure).

The compression begins at the ankle and decreases over the course of four "zones" up to the top of your calf. They also feature arch support, a bonus for people whose feet swell in addition to their ankles.

A second pair of PRO Compression socks made the list because they're just that good. I'd wear these midcalf compression socks around all day, just like I'd wear the full-length pair, but for different activities.

If you're the type who likes to wear compression socks after your workout rather than during, try these Physix Gear knee-high compression socks. I chose these for best post-workout socks because they reminded me of NormaTec compression when I wore them.

The graduated compression is so effective that you can feel the different pressure levels throughout your calves, especially when you're walking or moving around. If you really pay attention while wearing these compression socks, you'll feel a gentle pulsating sensation -- you can actually feel the increased blood flow in real time. 041b061a72