Compression Socks | Knee High | Unisex | Breathable | 7 Colours

Graduated compression from ankle to calf

Made for long shifts, long flights and days spent almost entirely on your feet, these knee-high compression socks hug the leg with graduated compression. The pressure is firmest at the ankle and eases off towards the calf.

What sets these socks apart

• Graduated compression: firmest at the ankle and gentler towards the calf, rather than squeezing the whole leg evenly.
• Sizes from S/M to 7XL: eight sizes cover far more than the usual S to XL, including fuller ankles and calves.
• Breathable polyester and elastane blend: it wicks moisture and stretches with every movement, whether you are working a long shift, flying or training.
• Made for all-day wear: at your desk, at the gym or on your travels, with nothing to readjust.
• Seven colours: black, blue, white, pink, neon green, dark red and grey, to swap through the week or to match a uniform.

How they feel

• Firm and even from ankle to calf: the socks wrap snugly around the leg without feeling restrictive.
• Dry, comfortable fabric: the polyester and elastane blend breathes and stays close to the skin without bunching. Nothing slips, and the cuff does not dig in.

Who they are for

• Anyone on their feet for 10 to 12 hours, such as nurses and carers, with little chance to sit down.
• Travellers taking long flights that last four hours or longer.
• Gym-goers and runners.

How to wear them

1. Pick your size by measuring around your ankle and calf and checking the size chart. A good fit feels firm but not too tight. If the top band presses deep lines into your skin, choose the next size up.
2. Start at the toes, draw the sock up and smooth it out evenly over the calf so nothing gathers around the ankle or the arch.
3. Wear them while you stand, walk, travel or rest.
4. Wash them every time you have worn them: it keeps them fresh and helps the fabric hold its compression.
5. Start with 4 to 6 hours a day and wear them for longer once they feel comfortable.

Specifications

What you get

• One pair of compression socks: a left and a right sock
• Seven colours to pick from: black, blue, white, pink, neon green, dark red or grey (you choose when you order)
• Eight sizes to pick from, S/M up to 7XL (you choose when you order)

Frequently asked questions

• How do I find the right size?

  Measure around your ankle and your calf, then compare both numbers with the size chart. Falling between two sizes? Go up one for comfort. A good fit is snug, yet once you take the socks off there should be no deep lines left on your skin.

• How many hours a day can I wear them?

  Six to twelve hours a day is typical, for instance during a shift at work, on a plane or on a busy day out. Take them off before you go to sleep. New to compression socks? Begin with four to six hours and add more time as it feels comfortable.

• Can I wear them for sport?

  Yes. They are a good match for the gym, a run or other moderately intense exercise. The polyester and elastane fabric stretches with your foot and wicks away moisture while you train.

• How should I wash them so the compression lasts?

  Wash them cold on a delicate programme and hang them up to dry. Keep them away from the tumble dryer and bleach, because heat and harsh products weaken the stretch and, over time, the compression. If you wear them every day, swap them for a new pair every 3 to 6 months.