Compression Socks

[eleeleanor]

I use compression tights for recovery, and they work nicely. I would some feedback on the socks as my feet are sore after hiking/riding sometimes, and I am wondering if the socks help with the feet too. I know they are designed to work on the calf area (in fact, I see guys in bike shops who are on their feet all day wearing men's compression socks for feet recovery).

Thanks!

Yes, they also compress the feet. I try to put them on when my feet swell due to the side effects of the medication. After a day, I noticed that the swelling on my feet was significantly relieved and they were returning to their normal size.

[Trek420]

Yes, they also compress the feet. I try to put them on when my feet swell due to the side effects of the medication. After a day, I noticed that the swelling on my feet was significantly relieved and they were returning to their normal size.

Interesting story. In this study which looks pretty well done, they possibly prove that compression socks don't improve performance in a triathlon.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24337671

But I see compression socks as mostly a recovery aid for faster recovery, the ability to do more frequent hard workouts, and to aid anyone with a circulatory issue of any sort.