Open toe, wide calf, moderate compression — three things that usually come separately, in one sock.
Open toe
For cramping toes, bunions, nail problems, or anyone who cannot tolerate something gripping the front of the foot all day. It also lets you wear them with sandals or open shoes.
Wide calf
Knitted for a larger leg rather than stretched over one, so the compression stays graduated instead of turning into a band that rolls and digs.
15-20 mmHg
The moderate level — enough for tired, heavy, swollen legs, gentle enough to wear all day and to get on without a fight.
Before you buy
If you are diabetic, have peripheral arterial disease, or reduced sensation in your feet, ask your doctor first. Compression should feel supportive, never numbing.