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.
275548
I have a size 12 foot and order the xl. The problem with all these compression socks is they should design them to be measured around the ankle and the front area of the foot. I found even the xl "felt too tight but did not cut off circulation. That said you can try them and see how they feel.
466777
Sorry, I didn't see this question till tonight. I have and wear these compression socks almost nightly. I've had them for almost 3 months and I still find these to have excellent support.
1575091
yes, but there are different strengths of compression stockings as well. The tighter they are, the harder they will be to get this device into them. It all depends on how much strength you have and how much strength your stockings have and your own dexterity. I've bought two and pre-load them with the two socks myself and leave them for the patient, so that when the patient is ready to put on their own socks, they can do that part themselves. You can always return them if they don't work for you, right?
1484832
A compression of 15-20 medium would not be the same as a 20-50 large. Size depends on height from ankle to knee and diameter of calf and diameter of ankle. Compression is the tightness of the fabric and you should get what your doctor ordered.
1474750
Yes I wear mine under my socks. I find it hard to put it on over socks. It has really helped the swelling i get on the outside of my ankle. I hope this helps.
916369
The sock works well. I have ankle and arch problems and it works for me. The sock is open toed, it does compress the top of the foot, but not as much as the ankle.
58919
They aren't like soccer shin guards. These are compression sleeves which are more like strong socks. They aren't going to offer any sort of protection. You'll need to look for something more specialty for whatever you are doing or possibly a product like shin guards for soccer as an alternative. These are strictly well made compression socks to help with blood flow and not for protection. The assist in blood flow helps with recovery which has helped my calf cramps. Some sleeves are lycra and don't really compress. These are a strong and breathable woven material that gives you graduated compression from the ankle up over the calf.
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.
1856397
I have purchased both the dress sock and the regular compression sock. The dress sock is more of a traditional knitted type sock. I didn't feel the dress sock felt like as firm of a compression as the regular sock.
1163090
I have no idea what the compression number is. You will need to contact the company Miracle Socks. I would consider them to be the lightest number. These are not "true" support hose a doctor would order for a medical need.... my opinion only. I really like the feel of the Miracle Socks and find them to comparable to support hose I have purchased at the Pharmacy. As for shoe width, I again refer you to contact Miracle Socks.
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
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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.
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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
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I love the idea of it, but mine is larger than the same type I used at therapy - stretches my socks too much, so hardly use it. I wish Amazon would stock a narrow one for women's socks. No on compression. I was able to use compression in rehab, but as I said their's was narrower.
575511
Well sure, soccer players run in them all the time! If you are trying to use them as an inexpensive compression sock, no they wont work. They are snug but they do stretch too much. I wear a compression sleeve under these socks when I play soccer.