Does anyone know if the compression is needed to be around the entire foot / leg, or can the sock be worn like a sleeve just around the leg if the foot part of the sock is cut off?
479579
No need to cut. These types of socks are available without the foot part. Also the foot part is not necessary, but then what would you wear inside your shoe or sneaker? Barefoot would smell up your footwear.
479580
The full sock is designed to give compression over the entire foot/leg. Removing the foot would mean no compression on foot or ankle area. There are socks with toes exposed, half foot and probably ankle to knee. Why pay for more sock than you need or have to cut 1 up.?
479581
I do not know, however why ruin a perfectly good sock. I think the foot part also supports the leg part and by cutting off the foot part the leg part would not stay in place. My local drug store has some leg compression socks without the foot part.
324070
I would think wearing over your sock would provide protection from the neoprene. I guess it just depends on the severity of the allergy.
916371
It compresses the entire foot completely overall, which is the reason I was impressed with the sock
1889211
I don't fly, but I do not think it would make a difference But people with blood clotting disorders would not be any safer with compression socks. I would ask my physican.
2164311
The compression helps keep swelling down and supports your foot too. I think this would help you very much
1806583
The shin guard only covers the front of the shin. There is no ankle protection all the way around the sock, if that's what you're referring to.
2219861
I can't really say. The sock has to stretch enough to put over the inner frame of the stocking donner. I can't imagine any benefit to putting on regular socks this way unless they are really tight. The sock would definitely have to stretch some -- a good bit -- to even try it. Hope that helps. See, you still have to reach almost down to the ankle when you begin putting it on... so if someone has difficulty with that (even while seated) it may not help much. I do think it has a purpose... but I'm not sure that would be it. I found out after ordering that the local medi-supply place here carries them... maybe you can view one in person first. Good luck. I can't really say. The sock has to stretch enough to put over the inner frame of the stocking donner. I can't imagine any benefit to putting on regular socks this way unless they are really tight. The sock would definitely have to stretch some -- a good bit -- to even try it. Hope that helps. See, you still have to reach almost down to the ankle when you begin putting it on... so if someone has difficulty with that (even while seated) it may not help much. I do think it has a purpose... but I'm not sure that would be it. I found out after ordering that the local medi-supply place here... » Read More I can't really say. The sock has to stretch enough to put over the inner frame of the stocking donner. I can't imagine any benefit to putting on regular socks this way unless they are really tight. The sock would definitely have to stretch some -- a good bit -- to even try it. Hope that helps. See, you still have to reach almost down to the ankle when you begin putting it on... so if someone has difficulty with that (even while seated) it may not help much. I do think it has a purpose... but I'm not sure that would be it. I found out after ordering that the local medi-supply place here carries them... maybe you can view one in person first. Good luck. « Show Less
2256090
On mine, it is the inside diameter where your toe goes. The good points are the fact that you can cut it to any shape to make it fit and there is plenty of it. You will find it lasting a long time. Your name suggest you have big feet. If so, you might want a larger size. If one is not available I'm sure you can find a way to make this work for you. It definitely protects the top of your toes, which is why I ordered it.
82253
No, I don't think this device will work for you. I don't wear compression socks but a friend of mine does, and he needs assistance daily to put them on. I bought this because I have trouble (at 67 years of age) of touching my toes and have had difficulty every day putting on my wool socks - this certainly makes the chore much easier.
946987
I usually wear mine without socks or thin socks and it is a perfect fit. You may want to go up a size with thick socks, but you run the chance of them being too big. When I bend down, mine do not crease, the elastic material spreads out for your ankle area. One note I would add is the fact that compared to the lower ankle pair these are very hard to pull off. You can't just use your other foot at the heal to pop them off. I use my other pair much more, the pair with the low ankle.
819726
It worked for me as a splint at night, it is pretty tight on the foot. I used it under socks as well but could not wear it for an extended length of time because it became uncomfortable.
653580
I had not thought of them as compression socks, but in a way they are a light compression because the upper sock retains its hug on your calf nicely, unlike some discount socks that stretch out quickly so you have to tug them up your leg and back in place after a while. The foot portion is not as 'huggy', but it holds its shape and position on your foot nicely. They are very comfortable!
254788
Wear a sock underneath it. I wear this for sand Volleyball. Sounds a little dorky to wear it over a sock but it works. I love this bandage.. I'd buy another one. I'd also buy it one size smaller than your actual size, only because after hand washing it in Hot Water several times, it stretches out just slightly. I hope this helps.
1101006
They make an elongated leg cast sealer that would probably work better. The shoe size shouldn't be a problem because the foot part is quite large.
800534
These sockes are like dress socks and I read that u can use them at rest and while walking and daily activities...like my husband does. I don't see why you couldn't . I think it would help the swelling and from your legs becoming for fatigued and get better results from the compression. My hubbie sometimes wears regular socks over the compression socks to help reduce any friction. It's up to your comfort level
61213
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.
1471956
Hi Patricia, I wear mine under my sock or a knee high. If I put my foot into a shoe with the toes sticking out that would not feel good to me. A sock over the sleeve sock keeps it cleaner too in my humble opinionMarji