TechWare Pro Plantar Fasciitis Socks - Ankle Compression Socks for Women & Men. Achilles Tendonitis Brace & Foot Arch Support

I have a lot of problems with my ankle tendons - all of them. Braces get uncomfortable and don't fit in shoes well, arch sleeves end up leaving blisters on the front on my ankle, KT tape helps a lot but over the course of a work week I'm still in a lot of pain by day four and then there's the matter of the adhesive itself. Even adhesive that my skin is okay with will still get irritating after a period of time.I got a pair of these (small, black/blue) to wear on the fifth day, when pain is at its height and it's generally a busier day as well. Using these in conjunction with MyTape KT tape (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRYKN05/ref=twister_B072XC5QVC?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) helped more than I expected. For obviously reasons socks are not going to have the same support as a brace with hard inserts or one made for athletes, but even those only help so much and I find them very uncomfortable to boot.I found the combination quite helpful, the socks are very comfortable with nice seams that don't bother me (I'm sensitive about those things). I'm on the smaller end of adult shoe sizes, so no pair of socks fits perfectly, I always end up with the heel somewhere on the back of my ankle, and my only other option is to have material bunched under my foot to have the heel in the correct place. That is also mostly true of these, but I can get it closer to correct because it's tightly woven and I don't have the bunching problem.I have found that I need to keep my toenails both short and smooth, because any snags catch easily when putting them on. It also helps to put them on the same way you put on pantyhose or stockings.On washing, I have been putting them in a lingerie bag to wash with the rest of my socks (best way to not lose socks) then hanging them up to dry. If they hold up well over time I will get a few more pairs, not just for work but also for around the house or sleeping. I find in my case they help much more with the ankle tendinitis than my plantar fasciitis even with taping for that.UPDATE 7/13/21 - Changing from 4 star to 5 star; have proven quite durable.I have bought enough pairs to have a pair for each workday, and as a cashier I spent a lot of the pandemic year busier on my feet than ever. Every pair I own is at least a year old, with the oldest pair being a little over two years old. I hand wash them, as recommended, then hang or lay flat to dry, then put them in a UV sanitizer. Yes, I have had some of the elastic threads snapping, especially in the oldest two pairs, but there are so many that they have not lost their support ability. I can tell the slightest difference in pressure from the oldest to youngest pairs, but I think most people would not (I'm really sensitive to these things). The only problem I have with them is being hair magnets, and it takes some work to get all that out when I wear them on carpet (my kid and cat shed at alarming rates). I do wish they were a bit more "seamless" as that bothers me at times as well, but on the whole I really can't complain. They're still doing their job so that I can continue to do mine.Update 2/1/22: The toe seam on my first pair gave out last week. So I got a year and half of wearing and washing once a week out of them. Not bad in terms of lifespan. I see there's a cushioned version now, so I'm going to try a pair of those as a replacement.My most recent pair, the grey/black ones - I don't know if changes were made or if it's specific to this color blend, but they're not the lint/hair/fur magnets that my older pairs are.Update 2/17/24: The second pair I bought (black/pink) has gotten threadbare on the heel. I have 7 pairs and am still handwashing them. The pink/white ones and beige ones are also not fur magnets. The new blue/black ones I got are not as much fur magnets as the pair they replaced but not as resistant to fur as the grey ones. They are easier to get on than the first pair was, made a little bigger overall, but retain the same support. I like this improvement.

I purchased these compression socks hoping that they would help with neuropathy that have I in both feet .I have tried similar socks but found they were too constricting and uncomfortable to wear.I have been very surprised how well these socks have worked for me personally in regards to the shape of my foot.The socks are specifically designed and labelled...for left and right application.I wear 11.5 shoe...narrow width,...these socks fit perfectly, and provided the correct compression for my foot pain and peripheral neuropathy.If you have a wide foot width, they may be too constricting,... but in my case they worked well, as the compression areas are placed in the right location, with room in the toe area which helps the comfort factor.I will be purchasing more of these socks, as it has been difficult to find the correct fit for my situation, and condition.

Bought two pair. Sizing is questionable. The first pair was large. Very supportive and comfortable but I wanted a bit less compression. The second pair was XL. There was no apparent difference in the size and the compression was maybe a bit higher. While I’m pleased with the style and construction, the sizing is problematic.

Sprained foot and ankle... swelling and gorpy feeling, not too painful but swelling very bothersome. WOW. What a difference these socks make. My very narrow, sz 9 foot loves the medium. It is a little hard to remove but foot and ankle much happier. Had gotten a lace up brace which was overkill. Podiatrist recommended that. Returned it without using. These socks are great. Can wear other socks over them too but be careful the shoe isn't too tight with both on. Plan to hand wash. Compression feels so good, has helped with continued swelling 1 month post-injury. Addition: the sz chart and my measurement indicated sz sm. I ordered medium which is very hard to remove so I'm sure the small would be too tight and much harder to remove.

These compression socks were very comfortable, not too difficult to put on, with a “tight” level of compression. The one drawback for me is they are “hand wash.”

I have tried many types of non-prescription compression socks and these are the best ones I have found on Amazon or elsewhere. I have them in three colors and always wear them when I travel. They're great for plane travel and vacations that require a lot of walking. I have an old foot injury which causes the ball of my right foot to swell and these compression socks help control that. They provide good compression through the foot as well as the ankle. I wear a women's size 11 shoe and my foot width is between a narrow and a medium. I use the medium size in these socks are long enough for me and provides adequate compression in the width. I originally tried a large but it was too large and did not provide adequate compression which I attribute to the more narrow width of my foot. I usually wash the socks by hand in warm water and lay flat to dry. Occasionally I will put them in a mesh laundry bag and wash them on the cold, delicate cycle in my washer and lay them flat to dry. I have not yet needed to replace a pair.

Comfortable and firm where I need it

I am a size 6 shoe, so a size small fit well (hard to find). Feels comfortable in shoe. No creases or seems. Hoping to provide my weak ankle some support. So far so good. Waiting to see how they hold up after numerous uses, as well as hand washes. Also waiting to see how they will feel come the hot summer months. Hoping they will provide great ability and not cause sweating.