20-30 mmHg, graduated, with the toes left open. Tightest at the ankle and easing as it climbs — that gradient is what moves fluid back up the leg instead of letting it pool around your feet by the end of the day.
Why open toe
Most compression socks are closed. If your toes cramp, if you have a bunion or a nail issue, or if you simply cannot stand something gripping your toes for twelve hours, the open-toe cut solves it — you get the full compression through the calf and ankle with nothing across the front of the foot. You can also wear them with sandals or open shoes.
What 20-30 mmHg means
It is the firm end of over-the-counter compression. It is the level usually suggested for visible varicose veins, swelling that does not settle overnight, long flights, and standing shifts — nurses, teachers, hospitality, retail. If you have only mild end-of-day heaviness, 15-20 mmHg is gentler and may suit you better.
In the pack
- Three pairs, knee high
- Copper-infused knit
- Open toe
- Men and women — sized by shoe size and calf, not gender
Before you buy
If you are diabetic, have peripheral arterial disease, or any loss of sensation in your feet, speak to your doctor before wearing firm compression. Compression at this level is not appropriate for everyone, and getting it wrong on a leg with poor arterial flow can cause harm. If a sock ever feels numbing rather than supportive, take it off.