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Do you often experience discomfort and pain in your feet and legs? Are you looking for a way to get relief? If so, compression socks may be the solution for you. Compression socks can provide relief for various medical conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, varicose veins, and heel spurs. In addition, they can also reduce swelling and improve blood circulation. But how long should you wear compression socks to get the most benefit? And are there dangers to wearing them too long? Keep reading to find out.
Compression socks offer a variety of benefits. For those with varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis, compression socks are often an essential part of their everyday wardrobe. Compression socks also provide comfort and pain relief for workers who stand on their feet all day and athletes who pound the pavement. But how long should you wear compression socks? Fortunately, compression socks are designed to be worn for extended periods, and the socks themselves typically do not cause any harm.
You should wear compression socks when you want to experience the benefits of decreased swelling and pain and increased blood circulation and comfort. Ideally, you should put on your compression socks before you start to feel discomfort. For example, if you know you’ll be standing on your feet all day at work and want to minimize fatigue and swelling, put your socks on before your shift starts. Because compression socks can be worn all day, you don’t have to worry about taking them off before you get home.
There is no set amount of time you should or should not wear compression socks during the day. However, if you wear compression socks to aid in a medical condition, we encourage you to talk to your doctor about your specific needs. In general, people can wear compression socks all day for unrivaled comfort. If you start to feel pain, irritation, tingling, or numbness in your feet or legs, take off your compression socks and give your legs a break.
You will experience the benefits of compression socks when you’re standing or moving because that’s when gravity affects your veins and contributes to pain and swelling. Because of this, wearing them at night is typically not necessary and can expose you to harm. You have less control over how your socks fit while you’re sleeping. Without knowing it, your compression socks could become twisted or otherwise compromised and become a danger to your health.
Nighttime is an excellent opportunity to give your legs a break from the compression. For those with low mobility, like pregnant women or those recovering from surgery, it’s okay to wear compression socks while lying down or resting. However, it’s best not to wear them for over 12 hours when you aren’t standing or moving during that time.
There can be adverse side effects to wearing compression socks when your socks don’t fit properly. When you wear the right fit, compression socks reduce swelling and pain and increase circulation. However, suppose your compression socks are too tight. In that case, you could experience discomfort, including numbness and tingling in the lower limbs, sudden joint pain, development of calluses and corns on your feet, swelling, spasms, and poor circulation. The best way to avoid these harmful side effects is to choose a pair of compression socks that fit you well.
Your sock size shouldn’t be a guessing game. Our socks range from small to double XL, but the best way to know the perfect fit for you is to match your shoe size to the chart on the left. That way, you’ll know the size you select will give you the fit and feel you expect.
Between sizes? Go with your gut, but rest assured that your socks will still fit great. If you receive your order and find yourself wishing you’d gone up or down a size, just let us know. We’ll happily send you replacements for your preferred size.
Concerned about laundry mix-ups? All FITS® socks are coordinated by color and size, based on the colors you see on the size chart. So, you won’t have to worry about mixing up your sizes with the other FITS® wearers in your home. (But stray socks mysteriously going missing in the dryer? Unfortunately, we can’t help with that.)
Sock sizes are typically measured in inches, not by your shoe size. So, a sock size 6-8 will comfortably fit someone whose feet are between six and eight inches long. However, at FITS®, we make it easy for you to choose the ideal sock size without having to measure your foot. Simply use our sock size conversion chart based on your shoe size to select the right fit for you.
To measure your foot for socks, measure the length from the heel of your foot to the tip of your longest toe. The measurement in inches correlates to your sock size. For example, if your foot is 10 inches long, a sock size 9-11 should fit you comfortably. At FITS®, you can skip this step and find your sock size based on your shoe size using our conversion chart.
The sock size conversion refers to sock size compared to shoe size. While all companies may vary slightly on which size socks to purchase based on your shoe size, you can always measure your foot to find the right fit for you.
Because sock sizes are determined by the length of your foot in inches vs. your shoe size, shoe and sock sizes differ. The FITS® sock size to shoe size conversion is as follows:
Knowing this makes it easy to choose the ideal sock size based on your shoe size without measuring your foot.
Sock sizes typically don’t correlate with age. For kids, age can be a general indicator of what size sock they’ll need, but everyone is different. An adult sock size 9-12 fits anyone whose feet are approximately nine to twelve inches long. For kids’ sock sizing, check with the company to find exact details to ensure your little one gets the perfect fit.
Got more questions about finding the perfect sock size for you? Let’s talk.
