Do you recommend sizing up or down when you are between sizes when measuring your calf?
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If you are used to wearing compression socks you could size down. If you are not you might want to size up until you get a feel for what level of compression works best for you. I wouldn't size down if you are planning on wearing them for extended periods of time.
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Linda, I found the chart to be accurate. I'm 5'9" and 195 and got the XL (largest size). I agree that large doesn't sound right to me, for you. Did you use a flexible measuring tape to measure your calf circumference? A piece of string will work.
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Measure around the knee in the standing position. Size charts are included by some of the suppliers and I also found one in the reviews. If still unable to find one, google them and find the size on another site. They are worth the extra time. I have them in several sizes and use as both knee support and calf support. They wash well and last a very long time even with daily use.
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Hi Susan, if you look at the pics displayed of box of stockings on amazon, there are 3 pics, one of them shows a size chart. You measure the circumference of your ankle, calf and thigh and that will tell you which size to order, small/Med/ or large. You can zoom in on the size chart, this should help. Measurements are the only accurate way on compression stockings as length and girth matter. You do not want them too short or tight...but you also don't want them too tall and loose, if there is too much excess stocking, it can bind worse than if too tight. They should not feel like your typical pantyhose. But a comfortable firm compression. Hope this helps. Hi Susan, if you look at the pics displayed of box of stockings on amazon, there are 3 pics, one of them shows a size chart. You measure the circumference of your ankle, calf and thigh and that will tell you which size to order, small/Med/ or large. You can zoom in on the size chart, this should help. Measurements are the only accurate way on compression stockings as length and girth matter. You do not want them too short or tight...but you also don't want them too tall and loose, if there is too much excess stocking, it can bind worse than if too tight. They should not feel like your... » Read More Hi Susan, if you look at the pics displayed of box of stockings on amazon, there are 3 pics, one of them shows a size chart. You measure the circumference of your ankle, calf and thigh and that will tell you which size to order, small/Med/ or large. You can zoom in on the size chart, this should help. Measurements are the only accurate way on compression stockings as length and girth matter. You do not want them too short or tight...but you also don't want them too tall and loose, if there is too much excess stocking, it can bind worse than if too tight. They should not feel like your typical pantyhose. But a comfortable firm compression. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I was able to find a sizing chart. You will have to measure your lower thigh as directions
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I measured for and ordered a large but they were a bit too big for me so I should have ordered a medium. so unless you have really large legs go smaller in size because I measured around above my knee while sitting down and that was the result I got.
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The answer is no. Please read below: 1- To find your size, first measure around the calf (widest part of lower leg) and also around the ankles. Go to the size chart on the product page and based on the mesurements taken youll find your size. 2- The support is determined by severity of swelling/edema. Mild swelling will do with a 15-20, I wear 20-30 Large with a calf 16.5" when swollen. 3- Any compression over 20-30 is best determined by a doctor as it may cause unwanted side effects or dangerous over compression if not needed. 4- If your problem is lymphatic drainage, there re ways to manually massage for relief and these stocking compliment/work like magic. Always best to check with a doctor first.
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Measure around the largest part of your calf,Regular is 13"-15"Large is 15"-16"If you get less than 13 go for small
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Hello. I wear a size 7.5 with an average calf size. I bought the Med/Large. As the previous reviewer said, they are snug so the added size will be a plus. They work wonderfully and I will be using them again this week, when traveling.
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It seems to me that the boot size is more relevant to the actual boot itself, as I followed the sizing guide (which I recommend) and the boot was very roomy. The liner was too small for my wide calf, but I rigged it with safety pins. Don't go up a size because the boot will be so large that it could be unmanageable.
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Can't say for sure, I would say I am an average calf and it is comfortable but snug.
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They don't have actual measurement-based sizing, unfortunately. The Small/Medium and Medium/Large size specs are all we have to work with. That being said, there is a review that conveys an opinion/advice that any calf circumference of 15" or more should be paired with a Medium/Large sleeve. I happen to have ordered the Medium/Large size without measuring anything, and I struggle a little to get the sleeve on and in place (which might simply be the 'nature of the beast', given what it's supposed to do), but it works extremely well, and is the only thing in my experience to prevent the shin splints I was otherwise plagued with and practically guaranteed to 'get'. I just measured my calf circumference, and it's ~14.5" -- so although mine is less than 15", a Medium/Large is what I needed, and it works well enough to do the job, but is tight enough when trying to get it on to make me wonder whether I ordered too small a size -- but once in place, it's fine, and it's not too tight (feel-wise), and doesn't hurt, etc. -- it just works like a charm.
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Measure around smallest part of the ankle and around the widest flare of the calf. Then measure the length of your leg from the heel at the floor to the bend in the knee. Small - 7"-8-1/4" ankle, 11"-14" calf. Med - 8-1/8"-9-5/8" ankle, 13-1/2"-16" calf. Large - 9-3/4"-11" ankle, 15-1/2"-18" calf. X-Large - 11-1/8"-12-3/8" ankle, 17-1/2-20" calf. 2XLarge - 12-1/2"-13-3/4" ankle, 19-1/2"-22" calf. 3XLarge - 12-1/2"-13-3/4" ankle, 21-1/2"-24" calf... Length to Knee - Regular - greater than 15". Short - 15" or less. 2X&3X - up tp 18".
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I think if you bought the extra large, you should be just fine. I ended up going from an extra large down to a large because the extra large on my 15 inch calves just felt like a sock not a compression sleeve. I think I read under one of the reviews was a person with 18 inch calves and he bought the extra large and he had no problems
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I assume you meant 14 inches calfs? If it is correct then I suggest Size Medium.
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I wear men's size large. You can measure the length from the bottom of your foot to your knee and measure around your calf for sizing. I choose men's for a better fit for me, even though the foot is a little large for me.
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Hi, I looked at their actual site for sizing. From there I took my own measurments and from those I tried to make the best decison from there. Also, if your half measurment is a size larger than what it should be for a smaller size based on the measurments for your thight, base your size off of your calf instead or the brace will not fit properly.