SKINS Essentials Active Mid-Weight Compression Socks

I primarily bought these socks to wear them inflight and to wear them at home after a long hard run. I travel to and from the US every other month and that is like 20 odd hours of flying, I would notice my feet would always swell up after the flight. A physiotherapist recommended me to wear compression socks on the flight. It worked!. As for the brand, this is worth the price, I know there are other brands out there..I even have a 2XU compression sock. The 2XU fits a bit more snug as compared to a small in SKINS. A good buy, I just did not find it snug enough.

Having a bike or run on my calender 4 days a week meant that I was lacking in the compression recovery department. I purchased these to supplement my 2XU calf compression and have found they do an excellent job.Recently I read a study that this type of compression is nothing more than placebo, but I will take this sugar pill any day if for nothing else than to make me think I feel better

BEWARE!! My feet started going numb about 30 minutes into a run with these guys. Pulled them down to my ankles to finish (was on an 8 mile training run) and the feeling returned. TOO compression for my big calves!

Not an athlete, ordering as a 64 year old woman with lymphedema in my legs. The fabric of these socks is rough and they were too large. Am returning and not reordering.

Excellent product

Bought for my husband who does workout almost daily and he uses it occasionally for recovery at night. He don't use them actively mainly because it's too thick and warm which will require a bigger shoe. It does work for recovery and provide some warmth at night when it gets colder.

I recently purchased the Skins compression calf sleeve, recovery tights and these socks on a recommendation from a friend. I have to say that they have all exceeded my expectations. These socks are extremely comfy when working out and provide all the benefits of compression without any of the negatives. I highly recommend them and can't wait to throw them on for my next run. Every little bit of motivation helps and Skins is certainty keeping me motivated by making very high quality gear at very reasonable prices.

I recently suffered a running injury which stopped me from running for over 4 months. Once I returned to running I found my lower legs were taking a battering with sore muscles, aches and pains and what I think might have been shin splints. I decided to try compression socks for during my runs (I don't wear them after a run) to see if they would offer any relief. I've used them for two months now and the shin splint pain has completely gone (it had noticeably reduced within a week of wearing these socks), the general aches and pains have reduced dramatically too and I think this may be down to the socks so I'll continue to use them.I bought the size small after checking the Skins website. I was concerned about the length as I'm 5'3" so not particularly long in the leg but these fit fine with the top of the socks ending just below my knee. They are very comfortable to wear and feel well padded and thick around the foot which offers some cushioning and protection. No blisters experienced and they stay up very well.

Excellent compression sock ideal for tired aching calf, playing cricket twice a week and training midweek helps alot.Well made and very comfortable great product

Excellent product and I wear it everyday when I go on the bike to work. It gives an added power to peddle. Tightness from the socks can be felt very well. I have used this for a month or so and I am very pleased with the product.I even thought I will never buy bundled cheap socks ever again since they are no where near the quality of this pair.

Really happy with the quality and fit of these socks, wore them for my first half marathon, didn't find them too hot as when I tried out my boyfriends compression sleeves which I found uncomfortable. Would recommend these.

Good under socks for football. Helps avoid blisters and good compression socks for blood flow. Glad they come in a range of colours as the amateur refs are more picky than the premier league ones.