Zipper Compression Socks Pair with Zip Guard Skin Protection & Open Toe (sizes Med to 6XL)- 15-20mmHg Medical Compression Socks for Men & Women

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I’m 83 and I run 30 to 50 miles per week. In 2014 a little too much chemo cured my cancer but left me with severe neuropathy in both hands and legs. My grip strength has disappeared and my balance is not good. I always wear both tights and compression socks because they help to restore my proprioception so that I trip or fall less often. I have tried many compression socks and sleeves, including CWX, Truform, Copper Fit, Kingbridal, SB SOX, Thirty48, Blitzu, Relaxsan, and Hi Clasmix. The Lemon Heros are by far the best for me for these reasons:The open toe design means they don't press painfully on my toenails. All of the closed toe designs eventually start hurting so that I can't wear them for a half-marathon or farther.They are the easiest to put on. They require no grip strength at all and even have a loop of fabric on the pull tab so I can zip them up with one finger. The Kingbridal are second in this category. Of the others, only CWX and Copper Fit come close to being "easy" to put on.The open end on my foot fits firmly but without too much pressure. Other open toe designs leave a ring of soreness around my foot after an hour or so of running. I can wear the Lemon Heros all day long with no discomfort.The Lemon Heros provide excellent ankle support and compression around the entire calf even though the fabric is thin enough that I can wear Thorlo socks over them for more comfort and cushioning. The tights slip on easily over the Heros and Thorlos. I even add Zensah leg warmers for cold weather. The SB SOX and Blitzu sleeves provide good ankle support but don't cover the calf, so don't help as much with proprioception.In short, the Lemon Heros are the answer to my prayers, compression socks built by people who understand human anatomy and the needs of the people who wear them. They even have a "skin guard" strip to prevent the zipper from catching on skin or hair. I finally feel strong again and fully in control of my legs and feet.All that remains is to see how well the zipper/fabric connection holds up with long usage. I've worn them only about a dozen times and so far they look good. I'm careful to put foot powder on my heels and hold the sides of the zipper together (as much as possible) while putting them on so as not put stress on the zipper.Update 7/22/21I've been wearing these socks regularly for 10 months, at least every other day for 1 to 2 hours while I run and a total of 3 to 4 hours per wearing. They have held up far better than expected. The fabric loops on the pull tabs came off, which was more or less expected and not a big deal because they aren't really necessary. I thought that by now, with all the donning and doffing and washing, I'd start to see holes developing in the heels, but from what I can see, I'll get at least another 6 months of wear before I'll have to discard them. That's really good for my running socks. Even my Thorlos don't always last that long.The zipper/fabric connection still looks 100% solid.BTW, I always wear cheap cotton gloves when putting the socks on, because the gloves prevent my fingernails from digging into the fabric and, over time, weakening it.They tell you to wear the zipper on the inside of your leg. I wear it on the outside because I have a sensitive spot on the inside of my leg just where the bottom of the zipper lies. The zipper causes that spot to itch. Wear your socks however you like.

Zipper appeared to have been a great idea but after purchasing a pair I realized it was not a great idea at all. It is much easier pulling the socks up without undoing the zipper; When the zipper is down, you have to hold the open edges together in order to continue closing the zipper as you work your way up towards the calf.Second, the zipper provides pressure on the skin, and leaves zipper marks all along your leg which cannot be the most ideal thing if you are trying to prevent clots.I ordered large/Extra large and I am not heavy. To the manufacture, the material appears to be strong, and as long as you could keep that tension for the sock to remain up,you should forget about the zipper. Innovative idea, but remember these have to be worn for long periods, and the zipper pressure on the skin may have damaging consequences in the long run.The only reason I did not return it is because I did not want to go through the hassle of going to the post office to send it back.I will remove the zipper and sew the edges.Thanks.I will continue to purchase the regular ones,I do not recommend the zipper

It is east to put these on by yourself if you can cross your leggs. I was hoping to be able to do so myself after a hip replasement but could not because I was not allowed to cross my leg to put them on. I definately will use them more when the doc says it is ok to do so, So much easier than no zipper

I am really enjoying my new compression socks... They are by far the Easiest to put on and most comfortable. I have used different brands in the past that bind and are difficult to put on and I couldn't wait to get them off. These are different and well worth the cost !!!