Do these socks provide any compression to the top of the foot and ankle?
31431
yes , you feel like you have an insert in your shoe and your ankle stops hurting, as was my case.
31432
Not that much compression at top of the foot and ankle. But very nice for the arch.
949301
I believe so. Any ankle socks I have, running and not running, are always dry by morning.
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.
1610782
Not really. A pressure bladder squeezes the feet to apply pressure, and shiatsu rollers knead the bottoms and sides of the feet. It's the best foot massager we have used. I bought it as a Christmas gift for my wife, and her and my kids use it multiple times per day. Great product.I would be nervous to get a roller-type massager for the tops of my feet, since they are so sensitive with delicate bones! But no, it doesn't really get the tops, other than the squeeze and release action of the bladder.
501078
Edwin, First of all, I apologize for taking so long to answer. These were originally ordered for my husband, and were to small for him. I am female, stand about 6'. These are knee socks and in the large size, tight on my calves - enough so that I have had bruises. The compression is somewhat gradual up the sock but still quite tight at the top. Hope this helps.
165923
I'm short, but I don't know if that makes a difference. The socks fit me about 3 inches above the top of my ankle. They are not binding, yet stay up quite well.
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
1450422
These are thicker than Jobst, but still is a compression sock that really isn't for the purpose of keeping your feet warm.. Why not put heavy sock over?
1871986
No. My husbands legs are very swollen and I can't get these on him. Better for ankles...Sorry
1246090
All compression sock will help reduce the likelihood of developing DVT when sitting for extended period on long haul flights. Airline cabins are compressed therefore so is everyone inside. Affects vary from person to person. Personally I just used these for the 1st time a week ago when traveling from Canada to the Middle East and noticed a big reduction in swelling of my ankles.
437871
I would also say yes as they are very hard to get on. You may find some compression socks with a softer material that would be much easier for you.
1496224
Yes, but definitely better with higher socks. Even with ankle socks it may irritate the back of your foot.
1764240
No, there is a seam across just back of the toes on top only. I did not know it was there until I looked because I had never felt any discomfort from the seam. I am very satisfied with the socks.
15163
in the toe and heel they are well cushioned but there is compression (not padding) in the arch and ankle collar
525739
I can only guess, because the compression is not given anywhere online or with the socks. They feel like a 20-30 compression to me... that's the best I can tell you.
241259
They are not exactly compression. They work very well to protect the crotch rubbing of the skin and the same shorts with skin and avoid burns when training. If they are snug, but not so much as a compression.
661911
ly to Louis's question, my husband says these socks are not compression socks. Rather they are extremely comfortable and feather light. Teri V.