Wanderlust Travel Compression Socks - Support Stockings

These were great for my flight to Ireland! It helped with swelling and provided the support I needed. They were a little tight at the top but as I wore them that lessened.

So, I work way too many desk hours, and, while I am endeavoring to take more frequent breaks, and even bought a little stepper machine to use in my office, research on health led me to compression socks. given that I've got a bit of neuropathy setting in, which is not good. I was pretty surprised at the prices, and, of course, it's hard to know if the "knock off" brands are any better than "branded" brands. Since I knew nothing of compression socks, it's been a hit and miss of trial and error.I wanted something white (not sure what's up with so many compression socks coming in wild color combos and designs?) and, starting out, I eventually found some great copper infused compression socks on here, by FuelMeFoot, that are 15-20mmHG which was a good beginning (and three pairs for ten bucks is awesome!). Then, hot weather hit, and it's very difficult to find a regular athletic or crew length sock to wear with shorts (wasn't really wanting to rock the lederhosen look, haha), but, finally found some from ADLU. Of course, a shorter compression sock doesn't do the same job, and I get that, but the ADLU are a nice balance of looking like "normal" socks plus providing some compression benefit and, at 15 dollars for two pairs, it's not that bad, since regular socks have gone up in price, yet seem to have gone down in quality at the same time.But, having gotten used to (and actually really liking) how compression socks feel, I wanted to notch up to a more therapeutic level of compression, that I could wear while sleeping, at least a few nights a week, so I started exploring brands of those type. Read the many great reviews for these, but, with seeing much less expensive options, I tried those first, just because 20 bucks a pair is steep.I ordered one of these, to compare, and, NO comparison, these are definitely the BEST of what I've found. The level of padding, and comfort, and excellence of fit is phenomenal. Extremely well made socks, and they just feel wonderful to wear. I know, kind of odd, socks that feel so great, but, seriously, these make my feet and legs very happy. I sleep great, and it seems my neuropathy is not getting any worse, and may even be starting to improve, so three cheers for compression socks, and a thousand cheers for these Wanderlust socks, the best of what I've found thus far, in a higher compression sock.They even sent a coupon for my next order, and I just ordered two more pairs. They are thicker than the FuelMeFoot ones, so I'm not sure they will work as well in my sneakers, but, as an around-the-house and sleep-at-night sock, these are awesome. If they don't make my shoes fit too tight, I will likely switch over to these when the weather warms up, and possibly wear these exclusively, since they offer more therapeutic effect.A terrific sock, and thanks to all the reviewers on here for sharing their findings. Wish I'd had these when I used to do overseas travel, but glad I've found them now!SUMMARY: Well made, perfect fit, plenty of padding, "normal" appearance, super comfortable, and, in a case of getting what one pays for, these are worth every penny. Highly recommend!

These things are fantastic for long travel days of driving, flying, or both, especially if you have a problem with leg fatigue or swelling. For me, they come up just below the knee, and they have a strong, equal pressure throughout. I feel no weak spots or areas that aren’t supported well. The key here is to get two pair—one for your travel day in, and one for your travel day out. I kept washing mine out at the hotel and hanging them to dry once I arrived at my destination, and then I just realized that I’m a fool and I should just buy another set. Don’t be a fool like me. Buy two at the start. Your legs will thank you.

Fit great in foot and calf. Am women's size 9 shoe, 14" calf. Way, way, way too tight at the top of the sock. These are obviously made to fit people with athletic legs, who have some indentation or narrowing between the top of the calf and the knee. They are not made to fit people who actually have swelling in the upper part of the legs, or calves. And they hurt if you have had any knee surgeries, as I have. Why do all these companies make the upper elastic on these socks so darned tight? I can't get a proper fit. This is about the sixth time I have tried a product. Only the Futuro elastic (toeless) brace and full-length tights fit properly. Everything else I've tried so far strangles the top of my leg and cuts off circulation. I'm only 128 lbs. by the way, and not overweight. And don' t have a HUGE edema issue. So these just shouldn't in my opinion feel so tight and uncomfortable! Apparently these are not medical grade socks. Probably should have paid more attention to the narrowing at the top of the socks, in the pictures. But am able to wear normal knee high's with elastic at the top, and they don't bother me like these do.

The compression sock company I bought compression socks from when I first began wearing compression socks 10 years ago caved to the pressure of Chinese competition (surprisingly considerign even the Chinese are expensive when it comes to compression socks), and ever since I have been trying to find compression socks that fit. Literally after trying approximately a dozen "brands" from Chona and allegedly Italy, so far only one pair has not been grossly oversized. I ama medium, and teh compression socks I receive from the Chinese companies I would classify as XXL, not large, at the very least an XL if not XXL. Only one pair of the approximate dozen I tried have fit. Those were very thin and had barely noticeable compression. Now to these....If these were not marketted as compression socks, I'd rate them 5 stars. They are genuinel a perfect fit. Not at all irregular. They are remarkably comfortable, and unlike any compression sock I have ever stepped foot into, these are considerably thicker though not thick like a pair of winter wool socks, just very thick for compression socks. They are remarkably comfortable, but... and here comes the part that keeps them from a 5 star rating... I do not notice any compression at all. I'd be surprised if the max compresion anywhere along these socks exceeds 15 mmHg. However, as just a pair of socks. They are a perfect fit, nothing irregular as with so many Chinese soscks. The materail has that classic 100% southern cotton feel of teh good ole days though I doubt it is 100% cotton and considering the very fine cotton of the very hot and humid southern united states has been crowded out of the market by Carribean and Egpytian cotton, it almost certainly isn't the good ole fashioned southern cotton grown in the hot humid gulf south of the United States which for centuries seemed the perfect conditions for growing very soft cotton, but darn the heat and humidity was hard for anyone to bear, even with large combines and instruments.

I purchased these socks after reading reviews online and have found that they live up to the raves from other users. They are very cushy on the feet, and comfortable to wear. The price seems really competitive too. And these socks wash well in the machine and dryer. If you are used the kinds of travel socks you can get at the drugstore, you will find these a great improvement, I'm sure. For years I used the other kind, and they helped, but not the way the Wanderlust ones do. I use them for everyday wear as well as for air travel. I recommend them highly.

I have tried several different compression socks and these are by far the best. Easy to put on, great comfort and no special treatment to wash. My legs felt very good at the end of the day.

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Does not really do what it says. Good as a pair of socks

My parents loved, they felt so much better while traveling. Thank you