Physix Gear Short Compression Socks for Men & Women - Best Low Compression Socks Women & Men Ankle Socks with Arch Support

I have had a couple of pair of Physix Gear "long" compression socks and liked them a great deal. I went online to buy another pair and noticed they had low cut compression socks so I decided to try them. They work great. Very comfortable - once you get them on. Since they are compression, they obviously fit very tight and I have to struggle to get them over my heel (just like the "long" compression socks I have). But once you get them on (and it gets easier and faster after a few times) there is a little extra room in the toes. This keeps my toes from being compressed together and gives them freedom. I think that is what makes these so comfortable. Once they are on, you really don't know they are there.My feet, ankles and lower legs frequently swell. The long socks do a great job keeping everything from swelling. These low cut socks do the same thing for my feet. No swelling! There is still a little swelling above the ankles but, it doesn't seem to be as much as if I didn't have them on at all.

Came one time and was packaged ok. They are very comfortable and seem to support my feet well plus they keep my frat from getting too hot,very easy to put on and wash up well.

The media could not be loaded. Very comfy good quality slip resistance very light good to work out in easy to wash and didn’t stretch out after wash ! Length is a little long for me but I have super small feet ! Works well for exercising !

I own these socks (Physix Gear Sport Compression Running Socks for Men & Women - Best Athletic Low Cut Socks with No Show Ankle Design - Premium Quality Stitching) in Size: S/M (US Women 5.5-8.5 / US Men 5-9) and I also own Physix Gear Plantar Fasciitis Socks with Arch Support for Men & Women - Best 24/7 Compression Foot Sleeve for Aching Feet & Heel Pain Relief - Washes Well, Holds Shape & Better Than a Night Splint in Size: S/M (Women 4-7.5 / Men 6.0-8.0).I am 5'6", weigh 185 pounds, wear Newton Running stability running shoes size 8 1/2.I got back into running to loose weight. As the frequency and distance I run increased (I average 8 miles/7 days week), the combination of shoes and socks I used stopped working. I tried a variety of combinations of shoes and socks both brands and types within brand (Adidas, Nike, Thorlos, Wright Socks, PROtreads, Terramar, Fox River Socks, ...). I also tried a variety of compression socks from a variety of companies. For graduated compression on my legs, I use compression tights from Adidas, 2XU, or Nike Pro and find that works better for me.Since I bought these, I love my running shoes (Newton Running Motion 6, Newton Running Kismet 3) again. I can't run using just these socks however. I use them as compression below running socks with better cushioning (my favorites being Adidas Climalite (assorted fabric combinations) with arch support (more of a concept than a reality) and cushioned foot bed; and PROtreads Expeilits).I tried running with compression sleeves (Physix Gear Sport and other brands) and found that they offered too much compression and shifted around on runs. They took too long to put on under running socks (it could take 10 minutes to get the sleeve to lay flat and align under a running sock). All of sleeves I tried (about a dozen including Physix Gear Sport) all offered either too much or too little compression. These socks on the other hand offer the right amount of compression and are simple to put on.I really like Physix Gear Sport and the products that they make. They simple make superior products and have incredible customer support. They follow up purchases, and want to ensure their utter satisfaction. They are very interested in customer loyalty, after my first purchase they sent a 10% off coupon and after my last 2 purchases sent 15% off coupon which I will be using to purchase additional pairs of these socks.I replace my running shoes (I alternate shoes each running day) every 4 months and suspect that I will need to replace these socks every 6 months which at $5/pair is more than reasonable.I use the following Physix Gear Sport products:1. Physix Gear Sport Compression Running Socks for Men & Women - I use them on daily runs and no other time2. Physix Gear Plantar Fasciitis Socks with Arch Support for Men & Women - Best 24/7 Compression Foot Sleeve for Aching Feet & Heel Pain Relief - Washes Well, Holds Shape & Better Than a Night Splint - I use these only as part of Recovery when I increase distance I ran on a particular day and no other timeI wish they made a version of this sock for Vibram 5 finger running shoes. The compression sleeves don't work any better under socks made for running in Vibram 5 finger running shoes.

I wear sizes 9 to 9 1/2, depending on brand. I ordered the L/XL which is shown “Women | Shoe 8 - 15.5.” These socks are about 1/4 inch too long on me. For reference: my feet are a tad wide, high arch, and I do not have a slim ankle. I can’t imagine any woman who wears an 8 would be happy with these. Same goes possible for women sizes 11 and up. The sock heel should fit our heel, otherwise the material becomes baggy or (if you’re a larger size) stretched out too much. Aside from the sizing issue, these are great quality socks and the pink colors are gorgeous. I especially like the extra light compression and thin material. Final gripe is that I do not feel that these are made with a breathable material. I am keeping in the hopes I can shrink in washer. Bright colors, material feels very soft.

I love it in comparison with other high tech apparels: the fabric feels high quality, pleasant and energizing. I had a fall that hurts my right ankle so I started with TechWare Pro ankle brace compression socks. They worked their wonder. They are right/left foot specific and fairly tight but not too hard to put on. However they are 3x more in $. I gave it a good review and bought second pair. As my ankle is getting fully recovered I was looking for something less expensive with good enough support. Here came Physix. I did try the long one first and I liked the fabric and everything except it is not as easy as the ankle/low cut socks to put on. I also bought SB Sox for my wife but I prefer Physix fabric. Finally, Physix low cut came to my attention. I had them on for a few weeks everyday mostly during workout. It is perfect. I used to have numb big toe and now it is gone ( I am pre-diebetic). No doubt Techware socks did initial heavy lifting. Physix continued the support and easier to put on. Their fabric immediately energize my feet even though it is not as tight. To be fair, New Balance 880 running shoes fit at their store is the primary help. I used to go with cheapest footwear so obviously feel very guilty with current combination. But it works and save on doctor's visit and medicine or physical therapy. My feet have been ugly fat as long as I can remember but with these high tech socks they look slim and better than I was young. Obviously diet and exercise is part of it.

They are very good and comfortable.