ABD ATHLETE Premium Tight Fit Unisex Compression Running Socks 20-25 mmHg for Athletes, Sports, Cross Fit, Recovery Also Enhances Circulation and Stamina

Im a very active person... a mother, a yoga teacher, a yoga student, a caregiver.. When I severely strained (I'm sure) every single calf muscle in both of my legs I knew I needed to invest in a pair of knee high compression socks, or something of the like.I had gone back and forth between several different kinds and styles on my amazon search. I read thousands of reviews and in the end decided I would order a pair of these, as well as the Calf Compression Sleeves (by Buttons and Pleats). I figured if one didn't do the job the other would.Both are excellent btw.... but there is a winner.According to the size chart provided here I am a size small, but reviews all said they were very tight... so i ordeed up a size and got the medium. The chart goes by shoe size, but it should probably go by calf measurements instead... as shoe size is not indicative of body type.... and these rise up to the knee. So like I said I ordered a size medium, which was one size up.They arrived in 2 days through prime and I opened them up immediately. At first glance I was really pleased. They were pretty in pink and were very soft and cushion-ie. I put my hand inside to start putting them on, when I noticed how taut they were.. they were very difficult to put on. I think the first time I put them on it took about 4 minutes.... not joking. 4 minutes of pulling, stretching and gasping for breathe... and I'm in good shape, so I wasn't too pleased.Anyway once I got them on they were very comfortable... exactly what I expected actually. They cover the whole foot as a compression sock and hug all the way up to the knee.I would recommend them.... But I would seriously suggest ordering up 1 or 2 sizes... 1 size up for an average calf-to-body ratio, and 2 sizes up for a larger or more muscular calf.. I can't promise the foot won't be too big if ordering up 2 sizes.. but I know it took far too long to get these on.Perhaps the company could provide calf measurements for the sizes in the future.. I think that would be most helpful to customers.I'm putting a video link below... it is me trying on both of the compression sleeves I purchased. Maybe it will help someone. (If it doesn't show as a link you can copy and paste into your url.)https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/dSZf8ls3jISXXMMQASP9bian0Urslj33ECYLXjP0Nu0?ref_=cd_ph_share_link_copyFor reference... my calf measurements are listed below:Widest circumference: 14 & 3/4 inAnkle circ: 9.5 inLength from ankle bone to knee: 14 inI should have went with the large. They would have been much easier to get on and I'm sure still they would still provide accurate compression.I did wear the medium size on a run this week. They worked well... I had less cramping and having the whole foot covered and padded was a nice bonus... they were definitely noticable throughout the run, but not uncomfortable. They stayed up the whole time too, which was a concern for me.. I was sure they were going to be slipping to my ankles. But they worked out nicely.I'm happy to report these are pretty great.... just please take my advice and order 1 or 2 sizes up. I know it seems ridiculous but they just run very small.Also I have laundered these a few times now... I usually handwash and hang dry but these are very absorbent and I wanted to make sure they were thoroughly cleaned... I put mine in a garment bag and then in the wash on a cold and gentle rinse.... then I hung them up to dry... dryers are never good for something like this :)So the other pair I got was my winner... but if the correct size had been in my little competition I think they would have had a real chance.Thumbs up for price and delivery... and yes, thumbs up for the product too :)

How do you pick athletic support socks off the internet? It seems like an impossible task, and just reading reviews for one particular brand only helps a little. So I decided to buy 3 different pairs that seemed like they might be the right ones for me, and then provide this comparative review to help others evaluate the differences between some of the many choices you’ll find here on Amazon. I was looking for an athletic sock to wear while golfing, bike riding and hiking. The three pairs I purchased are these: VitalSox Graduated Compression Performance Exercise Socks, ABD Athlete Compression Socks, and Physix Gear Compression Socks for Men & Women. Important issues for me included: Length (long enough to go to the top of my calf just below the knee), Support (a good sense of compression support through the foot, ankle and calf), comfort (ability to wear all day without being overly constrictive at the top band, but also not sagging throughout the day), and fit (I’m 5’10”, 195 lbs., size 9 shoe, with fairly large legs – 17” calf, 10” ankle).VitalSox – This is a comfortable compression sock that comes just below the knee cap and has a nice wide top band and a nice thicker footbed for comfort. The support compression is nice through the foot and up the calf. I purchased size Medium based on the shoe-size chart provided by the seller. Because sizing of compression wear is really based on both calf and foot size, I was concerned that the Medium might be too tight in the calf, but that is not the case.ABD Athlete – Nicely made socks, a bit lighter weight than the VitalSox, but still provide plenty of support. Based on their foot size and calf size chart, I purchased the Large size. While I found these comfortable and supportive when I first put them on, they became less comfortable after several hours of wear. This seemed to be caused by the combination of a narrow top band a length that brought the sock just past the widest part of my calf, but a solid two inches below the bottom of my knee cap. I found myself needing to re-arrange the location of the top band to keep from having a sore spot under the band.Physix Gear – Right out of the package, there was a visible difference with this pair of sock. The calf area of the sock is designed to be wider at the top of the sock compared to the ankle region. With my large calves, this seemed like a good feature. Based on their calf size/shoe size chart I went with the L/XL size. These socks have a fairly narrow top band, but because they are long enough (come up to the bottom of the knee cap), and wider at the top, they are very comfortable to wear all day, and provide nice, noticeable support throughout the foot and leg.Conclusion – There are many factors that will be important to you, and they won’t be exactly the same as my factors. That said, for me, the best of these three socks is the Physix Gear sock. They are long, supportive and all-day comfortable. A close second place finish goes to VitalSox – They are long, comfortable and have a nice wide top band. They are a bit heavier than the other brands, so might feel a bit too warm on a hot day. Third place goes to ABD athletic because, for me, they are a bit too short and the top band is too restrictive on my calf. All three brands seem to be very well made. I have only worn each pair for one day, and washed them one time. After more wearings and washings I will update with any new thoughts that come out of longer experience.

I am a medical student and have two be on my feet for long periods of time, and have a lot of pain in my legs towards the end of the day. I have used other compression socks before which gave me pretty good relief. I think however, these are a little bit too tight. I can't wear them for more than an hour as my calves hurt from the socks rather than from standing.I got a medium size and thought he would work, but I'm not completely satisfied. I did read other reviews which stated that these socks are hard to put on. I did find that to be the case, however it is manageable and it would not bother me at all if my calves didn't hurt from it being too tight. Again, I have other compression socks that relieve my problem and I found these to be significantly tighter than the others. Maybe it just fits small?Overall I think if you get the right size, these socks are good and would do the job. They look good, they are side specific (left and right), and are definitely compression socks. Perhaps a little too much.