Compression that does not announce itself. Most support hosiery looks unmistakably medical — thick, opaque, obviously orthopaedic. These are sheer, so they can be worn to an office, a wedding or a courtroom without becoming the thing people notice.
15-20 mmHg
Graduated compression, firmest at the ankle and easing toward the knee. Enough for legs that ache and swell through a long day standing or sitting, without the wrestle of a firmer sock.
Who buys these
People whose job has a dress code and whose legs still hurt at 4pm. Teachers, hospitality, retail, flight crew, anyone in front of clients all day.
Before you buy
If you are diabetic, have peripheral arterial disease, or reduced feeling in your feet, speak to your doctor before wearing compression.