Dr. Michael J. Trepal, a doctor of podiatric medicine at Trepal & Jules, doesn’t recommend ankle-length compression socks because more fluid will be retained in the calf. “The ankle will look ...

This refers to gradient compression, in which the sock has a controlled amount of pressure at the ankle that gradually decreases up the leg, as opposed to a consistent level of compression throughout.

With a premium price tag to justify, these crew-height compression socks for hiking boast big things, including the provision ...

Compression socks are designed to improve circulation by applying graduated pressure to the legs, meaning they’re tighter at the ankle and gradually loosen as they move up the leg. This helps ...