SB SOX 3-Pair Compression Socks for Women & Men (15-20mmHg) – Womens Compression Socks All Day Wear!

I have edema, and I'm a big guy so finding socks that fit my legs is already kinda an issue. These socks are cheap, but good quality. I've had compression socks that are 50 bucks a pair, and these work just as well for way less money. I can wear these all day and they don't become uncomfortable. I also wear sleeves (the socks without the foot part) on my legs as well. But these are comfortable, sometimes they do kinda bunch up at my ankle area in the front of my leg, that can be painful. But I haven't found a pair that doesn't do that. I wash them in the washer with all my other clothes, I don't hand wash them or anything. I dry them in the dryer with my other clothes as well. I don't see any issues with it. (It might make them last less time, but given how much they are I'm willing to risk that for how much easier it is to clean them.) I will say that my only real con/issue with them overall is that I've ordered 3 different color sets (Gray, White, and then Black with different color toes/heels and then the logo) And the white ones were noticeably shorter and a bit smaller. (I'm pretty tall, the gray and black ones go up to right below my knee.) The white socks are a few inches lower than that. And the foot is smaller by a little. But again, for the price they are, I can't complain. I mean they are cheap and work well.

UPDATE: after washing these socks and using them a few times, I note that the hand of the fabric is the same as the SB Socks lite. They also fit better so the compression is more obvious. These are good things. I do realize that I need stronger compression for longer or more difficult/strenuous activity, so I am about to order the 20/30 mhg. Customer service is also stellar. After my review, the owners reached out to me and offered a full refund without my having to return the socks. But the SB Socks lite are good so I will keep them and continue to use them. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Previously I purchased, and liked, a pair of SB Socks lite. They provided good compression and support and were quite comfortable. When I went to buy another pair, this new product was recommended. As these socks have the same compression strength as the SB Socks lite, I bought them. The new ones appear, however, to be different from the "Lite" pair. The fabric seems heavier but the compression not as strong. I also note that with the new model, I have discomfort in the injured ankle, for which I need the support, indicating that the new model lacks compression strength. This version is adequate for non-strenuous activities but I won't use them for hiking or long walks. I will purchase the SB Socks lite instead.

Update: I've now purchased 3 varieties of these, and am updating from my original 3-stars to 4-stars rating. I've noticed 3 different "fits" for the L/XL size socks depending on the color purchased. 2 were okay and 1 was too small. 02 - Solid Nude: A bit long, have to slide down below knees and work wrinkles out gradually when pulling them up, but otherwise the most comfortable to me. 04 - Solid White: Too Small. Uncomfortable to wear. Doesn't come all the way up legs. Hurts toes. 05 - Multi-color: A good "in-between" fit compared to white and nude colors. Fits legs well. Firm but doesn't hurt toes. Wearable without issues. Depending on what colors you order, even though you get the same size, you might experience similar variations. If I order any more of these in the future, I'll add them to the above list. My original 3-star review is below: As other reviews have mentioned, if you buy these in the color white, expect them to be small. I bought two versions of these, one set of white and the other set of nude/beige, both in the L/XL size, and they clearly have the L/XL label stitched on the inside of them too, so it's not like they shipped me the wrong size or anything. I tried the nude/beige color first, and I figured the reviews might have just been exaggerating, or that wearing them was not going to be a big deal. Directly comparing the two however, the fit on the white ones is considerably smaller: they don't reach as high up your leg, they bunch and wrinkle up more around the ankles, and the toe area is too cramped to the point of discomfort due to the smaller size. I had no issues with the nude/beige color ones. They fit very comfortably and well, and aside from the usual issues of these kinds of socks, where you need to remove wrinkles as you put them on so they don't bunch up, it was a good fit and the size was right. They work well even for long periods of wearing them, and I will continue using the nude/beige versions, and may even buy more of those in the future since the price is affordable. However, I would not recommend the white ones, or if you absolutely have to buy them in white, order a size larger than you need. I haven't tested this myself, but I would hope going a size larger would be enough to compensate for the smaller fit sizes, and still perform as expected. For reference, I'm used to the TruForm brand of athletic style compression socks, and these SB Sox by comparison are closer to a dress sock style. They're more slippery to walk in, vs. the TruForms are more like a typical cotton sock in look and feel, thicker and with more padding, and not slippery at all. They're also double the price of these SB Sox however, so there are pros and cons to both, certainly. While I probably won't be buying the white color of SB Sox again, I am interested in trying out the other, more unique colors. But I'm also a bit leery to do that, since I don't know if they will have the same issue as the white color, or if the others are going to be more like the nude/beige color that actually fit properly as advertised. I tried washing and wearing the white SB Sox a few times, convincing myself that they'd loosen up a bit with time or start fitting more comfortably, and my return window came and went in the meanwhile. But each time I tried to wear them, they remained uncomfortable either in the short term, or after a little while of having them on. So it's just not working out for the white SB Sox for me. Since it wasn't a complete loss, with the nude/beige ones being okay, I don't feel too bad about the whole thing, but I think I'd rather just stick with what I know already works well for me when it comes time to replace them.

Great pair of Sox’s to have if you like walk or run. The compression Sox’s keeps the blood circulating

I am in my late seventies and require support stockings. For many years I bought J___ stocking. They were expensive and did not fit me very well. They had a problem bunching up around my ankles and causing pain. I took a chance on the SB socks. That was ten years ago and I have never looked back. The socks are contoured to fit and they do fit. They are more comfortable than my old socks. They also last longer and keep their stretch over time. Did I mention they are about one third of the cost of the J___ socks? All things considered I think a dollar spent on these socks is equal to five dollars spent on the popular J___ brand.

I was a practicing podiatrist until retirement a few years ago. I also have varicose veins and venous stasis. As such, I have worn compression stockings for several years. I am always on the lookout for good products and have compared many brands over the years. In terms of quality, durability, effective compression, and price, these SB Sox are as good as any and better than most. That said, I am giving them only 3 stars for one important reason, and I hope the company is listening: They are simply too small in the foot section. I wear size 11 shoe, The SB largest size L/XL fits my legs well, and the foot section does stretch some, but when the contoured heel is in place, my toes have no room and feel uncomfortably crowded. I have some Gold Toe brand sox that have an expanded toe section which is comfortable. Even though they don’t fit my legs as well as the SB Sox, I find myself reaching for them more often because of the toe comfort. If SB were a little longer or had such an expanded toe, they would be near perfect for me,

These are excellent. I ordered according to the size chart and the fit was perfect. Very comfortable and easy to wear all day.

My wife and I volunteer in Musanze Rwanda at a NGO that helps women. This past year we have helped build several buildings. We went to Rwanda 7 times this year. The return flight begins with a 3 hour ride to the airport in Kigali which requires passengers to arrive 3 hours before departure. Then the plane flies 1 hour to Entebbe, Uganda for a 90 minute layover before continuing for 9.5 hours to Istanbul Turkey. In Istanbul the airport is gorgeous but huge. The distance from our arrival gate to the departure gate for Houston Texas is 5 kilometers. The layover is only 80 minutes. Then the flight from Istanbul to Houston is 12 hours 45 minutes. I am giving all of this flight information to tell you how long we are wearing our SB SOX Compression Socks. The socks are very important to help you not develop Deep Vein Thrombosis.