SB SOX Compression Socks for Men & Women (20-30mmHg) – Best Compression Socks for Flying, Medical, Sports, Wide Calf Fit, and Daily Wear

I've been wearing the SB SOX Compression Socks for two weeks, and they're a good choice if you want quality, knee-high, compression socks at a reasonable price. The sizing matches the sizing chart—no guessing games or exchanges needed—and the compression level hits that sweet spot where it's effective without feeling restrictive. Whether I'm wearing them during workouts or just going about my day, they provide consistent support and comfort.

Allow me to start at this review by saying that I do not like to wear compression socks. I only wear them out of necessity! I have had so many bad experiences with compression socks that I almost stopped wearing them but I had a friend recommend SB socks and I have to say that they are what you are looking for if you are about to give up on compression socks. First of all the biggest reason people don't like wearing compression socks is because they are difficult to get on. I have worn prescription grade 30-40 mm / h h grade compression stockings and there's so difficult to get on that I will spend 10 minutes per leg and then once I have them on they are so tight that I can barely move. There have been a few times that the prescription grade compression socks have hurt my leg so badly that I have considered cutting them off, instead of trying to pull them off my legs. Having the slightly less tight SB Sox gave me hope and I actually started wearing compression stockings again. The SB socks are not prescription grade and anyone can purchase them. They can be used for varicose veins, blood circulation for people that sit for long periods of time, or for many other medical conditions. The next thing I really like about the SB Sox is that they only go right up to the back of your knee. This is the perfect length to keep them to where they are right underneath where your knee bends, which keeps them from falling down when you try to walk or kneel. There is nothing worse than having to adjust compression socks all day long and I never have to adjust my SB socks! A lot of compression stock also require that you use some sort of body glue to glue them into place, there is no need to use body glue on SB socks. I also really like the fact that the material on these is twice as thick as most compression socks. The material actually feels kind of like a thicker cotton sock. They Wick sweat really well and do not get super hot either. I wear mine right underneath my work blue jeans and I don't have any comfort issues or rashes. Please take Extreme Caution when washing these compression stockings. I recommend using cold water, putting them inside of a delicates bag, then put them on the lowest most delicate setting on your washer. A little bit of fabric softener also helps keep the fabric nice and stretchy. Overall I recommend these compression stockings for anyone having difficulty with prescription grade, or just anyone that's looking for an affordable, comfortable solution for compression. I even have my older mother hooked on them now. There are five star product and I definitely recommend them. I have also included pictures and a video in this review.

My doctor recently told me I needed to be wearing compression stockings due to lymphedema from a previous foot surgery, and before I left her office that day, she printed for me two stockings from Amazon that she recommended, and these compression stockings were one of them (the other pair was the color of regular nylons for women which is not a color offered here--though I do wish "tan" or "khaki" could be colors offered here). She told me if I went to a medical supply company to get the stockings, they would cost me a great deal of money, and I know that is true because I purchased one pair shortly after the surgery several years ago. These stockings are a bit easier (easier--not easy) to put on than my original pair, and I don't find them quite as tight as my original pair, but I do feel the compression, and they are comfortable to wear. They stay up, and the top does not roll down (my original stockings stay up, but the top does roll down, and that moves into the uncomfortable-to-a-little-painful category). I ordered the white, black, gray and argyle stockings, and, oddly, I find the gray ones to have a higher level of compression than the others; I consider that to be a good thing even though it does increase the challenge of getting them on and off. One of the things I don't especially like about these stockings is how they pick up every bit of floor "fluff" if you walk around without shoes on--even briefly. The socks seem to have a quality that does not allow fluff to be brushed off with your hand, and must be picked off bit by bit. And since they cannot be washed in hot water (I think directions call for a gentle cold-water wash which is how I wash them), I had/have big doubts on how to keep the white ones looking clean. My solution to this issue is to wear a pair of thin, white cotton ankle socks over the top of the compression stockings. That way if I get extra dirty walking around in the dirt (gardening or other lawn/yard work), I can wash the thin, cotton ankle socks in a hot-water wash with bleach to get them clean while the compression stockings should stay free of dirt. There is a small down side to this method: it does take up more room in my shoes, and the compression stockings are a substantial knit in the first place. Based on the size chart (which appears in one of the options you can click on underneath the picture of the stockings), I was not really sure which size to purchase. Based on my shoe size, it seemed I should be ordering a Medium. Based on the size of my calves, I should be ordering a Large. I decided to go with the Large because I did not want to risk the top band cutting too deeply into the area below my knees. When I take the stockings off at night, I do have a compression groove in that area, and sometimes it might itch there for a couple minutes, but rubbing it for a few moments takes care of the itchy feeling. Buying the Large size probably accounts for the difference between the level of compression I feel between these compression stockings and the pair I purchased after the surgery; when I purchased my original pair (from medical supply company) after the surgery, my leg had been measured after I had not been allowed to walk for six months and, therefore, my leg was devoid of muscle tone, and my calf was extra skinny. I hope it helps to say that when you order these stockings, the price is for a pair of stockings--not just one stocking. I say this because I still look at other sources for stockings, and sometimes it isn't really clear on whether a person will get one stocking (singular) or a pair of stockings for the price listed. I wish there was a uniform "standard" by which we could compare features of compression stockings. I am planning to order some stockings from another company soon so I can get some which merely look like "nylons." Instead of a shoe size and calf measurement for that company, they use a calf measurement along with the distance from the floor to the bend in a person's knee. Maybe they both end up with the same result, but I will have to wait and see. I like these well enough, so far, to believe I will order more in the future.

Never wore compression socks before in my life. Had some folks from church highly suggest them. Ran into problems with left leg from back to toes. PT helped a little. MRI showed nerve issues. Trying chiropractor before a spine specialist. Bought these as another way to conservatively try & fix things. I am not a Dr. but these are a step in the good direction. They do help. Certainly, not a quick cure, but I have felt improvement from wearing them. Cold sensation & tingling in my foot is noticeably less. I have no problems wearing them for more than 8 hrs at a time. They are very high quality & are comfortable. Obviously they are tight. I have an easier time putting them on without balling them up trying the get the whole sock over my heel. Just start at the top sliding the unraveled sock over your foot & heel, then gently tug as you need pulling it where it gets snug. Much better than getting the whole bunged up sock over your whole leg. After the first wear, I bought 5 more pairs. Amazon even gave me a discount on a couple of them. I'm sold. Good socks. The only negative, is the cool material they are made of. Unavoidable. I am kinda sensitive to cooling fabric like spandex, moisture wicking clothes are a negative to me. These are cooling. They get cold easy. Yet, they are thin enough that you can wear a warm sock over them & they do not create a problem wearing your normal shoes. Still worth the buy. Understand the need for the material, will not knock off a star for it.

I usually don't write long reviews, if I write a review at all. But I feel compelled to write a review of these socks because I love them so much. If you don't want to read the whole thing, just skip to the last paragraph. In 2012 I had DVT and multiple PE's. The doc told me I needed to wear compression socks for at least a year. I bought a pair of dress compression socks. Hated them! They were uncomfortable and ugly and I was in my 40's and couldn't bring myself to wear that kind of sock. I told the doctor my leg felt fine and he said he was worried about 5-7 years down the road. Well, here we are in 2018 and guess what? Should've listened to the doctor! I exercise regularly and my leg hurts all the time. I tried an exercise compression sleeve but it didn't do the job well. The top cut into my leg just below the knee and caused a lot of pain there, not from the inside but the outside. I couldn't wait to take it off. I went to a vascular surgeon last week to get it checked out. Post-thrombotic syndrome. When he told me I needed to wear compression socks I told him I hated those things. That's when he said they make different kinds, especially for athletes. (I'm a runner.) In fact, he pulled up his pants and he was wearing some. He said he wore them just for the health benefit and to help prevent anything from happening. They did not look like old-man socks - they looked like an athletic sock. So I did a lot of research on the internet and found these. Why didn't I do my research years ago?!?!? I got them last week and have worn them every day so far. They are the most comfortable socks I've ever had, compression or not. I still have pain when I run, but it's not as bad as it was. When I am running I can actually feel them working. Maybe that's just mental or something, but who cares? Plus, they are not hot or itchy. The moisture wicking, or whatever it is, keeps my leg very cool. Then as the day goes on I can actually feel them making a difference in my recovery and pain management. I bought 4 pairs in different colors to start with so I could wear them for exercise or work. When I wore them with shorts I wore one with a pattern so I wouldn't feel like an old man. My 17 year-old son said, "Dad, those actually look pretty cool." so they passed the not-an-embarassment-to-my-teenager test! And - I don't want to take them off as soon as I get home, which is a major change from the other kind I had. In fact, I wear them right up to bed time. The day after I got them I was emailed a coupon from the company for 20% off my next order. I plan on purchasing 4-5 more in different colors and patterns so I can have a pair for every day of the week, with an extra or two. If you need compression socks for leg problems, buy these. Even if you don't have leg problems, especially if you are a runner or like to exercise, just get them for the comfort. You'll feel good knowing that they are promoting good leg health!

THESE SOCKS WORK. If you have medical reasons and need these to constrict your leg veins and push blood up like for POTS or other conditions then these ARE worth your money. I have tried many socks and some are such a joke it is maddening. These are what REAL compression is. Truly 20-30 ! Measure your calves for sizing I wear a Large and I’m 5’8 and fluctuate from 150-180s my calf is 16” near the top - long legs . For me sizing smaller is too short on leg and sizing up is too loose. When you get it right it’s RIGHT. I’ve been wearing these a few years. They hold up washing drying whatever. I just got a new pair and they’re nice and tight but honestly they hardly change much with lots of wear they really hold you. I noticeably see a difference in my symptoms when I wear these I basically need them daily. I tried other brands and NO. Had to come back. I need more of these. the only problem with these socks is running out of them. Promise!

They feel good, for good. Feel kinda robbed though.... The add kinda leads you to believe it's multiple pairs.... It's a single pair for$20

These socks are amazing. They give even pressure all the way done the leg. Compression with constriction. Will buy again.

First off---very speedy delivery(thank you!). Appears just as advertised. Initially hesitant(when ordering),as my shoe size and calf size fell between 2 different sizes. GO WITH YOUR CALF SIZE. Glad I did. Fits perfectly. So comfortable, the sole of the socks has some extra padding of sorts woven (I'm not a cloth expert)into it. Like an extra cushy walk. Breathable...purchased in summertime,my skin feels no sweat. Having raved about this,realistically I have yet to see the durability in its wearing time/washing and longevity. So far,I'm happy! If after a month it's all good,gonna order more and for family as well.

I broke my ankle 2018. After plaster off my leg and ankle kept swelling. I bought these sox..... omg they work brilliantly . Keeps the swelling down. Will take a year to repair anyway. Don't be tempted to buy larger sox. To start keep your leg up as normal and put on when swelling at lowest. Can't recommend enough.

Ho scelto questo modello non troppo costoso per usarle a lavoro con le scarpe antinfortunistiche. Dopo 3 volte non si sono ancora bucate ed è già qualcosa... Sono confortevoli come possono esserlo delle calze a compressione (poco) ma a fine turno sento la differenza. Avendo il 46 di scarpa e polpaccio normale ho preso la taglia L e vanno bene. Soddisfattissimo, le consiglio Aggiornamento: dopo 2 mesi di uso sono ancora intatte, nonostante le scarpe da lavoro. Ne ho comprati altre 2 paia. Superconsigliate!!

Excellent

I've been searching for the better compression socks around in all kind of webshops. Specialized stores are way too expensive. Best compressions socks I own now. Bought 7 pair now and probably when needed more.