Compression Socks, Two-Pack

Two pairs of knee-high compression stockings in white, knit with an open toe. The open toe is a practical choice rather than a cosmetic one: it lets you check the toes without removing the stocking, makes the stocking far easier to pull on with a donning aid, and keeps the foot cooler through a long day of wear.

The knit is graduated, which means it is knit firmest at the ankle and eases progressively up the calf rather than squeezing uniformly. Pale blue reinforcement panels run across the heel, the instep and the sole — knit at a denser gauge, and coloured so you can orient the stocking correctly at a glance when your hands are doing the work by feel.

A wide flat band finishes the top below the knee. It holds the stocking in place without the tight elastic ring that rolls and leaves a mark. Measure the circumference of your ankle and the widest part of your calf and match them to the size chart before ordering. These provide graduated compression for comfort during long periods of sitting or standing — speak with a healthcare professional about whether compression is appropriate for you.