Mrs BB61 has convinced me to go on a cruise for our 30th wedding anniversary latter this year. As I’m now looking at a long flight, I was thinking of getting some compression socks. So, what do you all suggest? Does it matter?
Thanks!

I like Levsox from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lev...rt-pd-ops-ranker_5_4

Mrs. BRL loves these by Syollave. She gets the women’s version of this. She’s tried many over the years and won’t consider anything else now. Very comfortable and they function as they should.

https://a.co/d/035uwf6a

https://www.duluthtrading.com/...80958.html?color=OTH

I use these from Duluth Trading when I plan to be on my feet all day. They work well for me.

A better option may be to go to a local pharmacy and have them measure for a proper fit. Not CVS, Walgreens, etc.

I have some smartwool that I bought about 10 years ago and they are great.

In the medical business, the industry standard is between two brands, Sigvaris and Jobst.
Anything else is considered junk.

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I now ware Hollow brand compression socks. The are not cheap, but after trying many different brands with poor result, they are worth the money. They make my legs and feet feel great! Made in the USA, wick sweat away from your body, keep you worm in winter and cool in summer. What more could you ask?
Rod

Make sure to wear them around the house for several days to make sure they fit properly. You don't want to find out on the flight that they are too tight.

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Originally posted by sig sailor:
I now ware Hollow brand compression socks. The are not cheap, but after trying many different brands with poor result, they are worth the money. They make my legs and feet feel great! Made in the USA, wick sweat away from your body, keep you worm in winter and cool in summer. What more could you ask?
Rod

I’ve bought the combo pack, low, ankle and high socks from Hollow socks.
The whole pack has been great.
I would like to order some compression socks for my mom. They seem to have the thickness standards that would work.
Just my 2 cents…

Jobst FarrowHybrid ADI are the ones the VA issues. They work great, very comfortable, but kind of a pain to get on (tight). I bought an extra pair from Amazon to have enough of them and they cost $45 per pair for these exact same ones. Amazon has them in open toe style as well as the closed style.

Lot of money if you have to buy them, but they work well.

Bob

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Originally posted by sig sailor:
I now ware Hollow brand compression socks.

I see these advertised on Anti-Social Media sites all the time, always wondered if anyone bought them and if they work.

How difficult are they to put on, I've had them where my dad has to nap between putting each one on it's such a difficult chore for him.

I’ve been around flying a good while, I do realize compression socks are a thing. I’ve also come to the belief that other things can be much more important, mainly hydration & movement.

https://www.heart.org/en/news/...ocks-on-long-flights

I’m not saying they hurt anything, but I think one does themselves better with hydration & movement. On that long flight fit in a mini walk inside every 60 minutes. If that gets difficult, do leg movements in your seat.

On top of that keep your pee on the clear side.

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How difficult are they to put on

Following this to see if an easy to put on pair exists, the ones I have are a pain in the ass

How difficult are they to put on?
I think any compression sock will be more difficult to put on than a regular sock, but I have found that Hollow socks are much easier to put on than other brands. Oh and just as important, easier to get off.
Rod

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Originally posted by sig sailor:
How difficult are they to put on?
I think any compression sock will be more difficult to put on than a regular sock, but I have found that Hollow socks are much easier to put on than other brands. Oh and just as important, easier to get off.
Rod

The higher the compression, the more difficult to put on. There are devices that help you slip on compression socks if you need a higher compression and have difficulty any medical supply store would sell them.

I have had a long history of trying to find compression socks that were easy to get on and not hot.

finally found these. they are arent all crazy designs. they sell black. but they are american made, are comfortable, and are easy to get on.

Only downside is shiupping takes three weeks. not sure why that is!!

https://crazycompression.com/?...2EAAYASAAEgLAcPD_BwE

When I destroyed my ankle, and had three surgeries including a total ankle, I went with Tommy Copper. I tried cheaper brands, but they didn't keep the swelling down enough. These ones did. They were a bear to get on and off though, especially with a very painful ankle. What I did was roll them up nearly to the toe, slip it onto my toes, and unrolled it up my foot, ankle, and calf. Obviously, the harder they are to get on, the greater compression they will afford.

For a one time deal like a relatively short plane flight, I don't know that I'd bother. Unless you have a medical condition necessitating extra vigilance, take an aspirin before the flight and walk up and down the aisle a few times during the flight. Once you get to sea level, any swelling should go down. Or, buy a couple of cheapo Ace Wraps.

These have been very helpful in getting compression socks on.

https://www.amazon.com/Sigvari...essory/dp/B096L5YZ5N

The Dr. that used a tibial nail to fix my fractured tibia recommend CEP. He wears them all the time. I used them for quite some time during recovery and they were fine. Make sure that you size them properly. They are not easy to put on and I would imagine any that are giving proper compression aren't. Some of the ways to make them easier on and off involve rolling them on and off. Fair warning doing so also increases the compression so it isn't a thing you want to piddle around doing. Get it old one.

I am a fan of their no show compression socks. They give great foot support via compression.

CEP website