Mine have outlived their lifespan and the local drugstore chain here in Canada no longer stocks any at all. ☹️
I like sheer ones that look skin coloured.
If you have recommendations, please let me know which ones work for you.
I’ll have to order them online it seems.
Thanks!
Posted by
Bay Area SF & Uppsala Sweden 🇸🇪
1943 posts
Hey there, I just went through this & used this thread under 'packing' for advice. https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/packing/compression-socks-3d0f7ec6-acfc-4271-969c-7a0ed1d19aee.
These are what I ordered, & they work well. https://www.rei.com/product/169450/sockwell-full-floral-wide-calf-socks-womens.
Oops, sorry not skin colored!
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
3352 posts
I think the kind of thing you are looking for is called support hose rather than compression socks.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
3410 posts
Still have my ones I bought a while ago and can't remember where I got them...J.C. Penney I think.. Try Amazon for "compression socks". They have a big selection.
Posted by
Minnesota
778 posts
I have been happy with my compression socks from Bombas:
https://bombas.com/collections/womens-compression-socks
https://bombas.com/collections/mens-compression-socks
Posted by
OP
Western Canada
4236 posts
“I think the kind of thing you are looking for is called support hose rather than compression socks.”
No…I’m definitely looking for compression/flight socks, with pressure of 15-20 mmHg.
The ones I’m about to throw away are just that, and are skin-coloured.
Might have to get flowered ones if nothing else available!
Posted by
AZ 🌵
3649 posts
I really like Vim & Vigor cotton compression socks. They are much more comfortable than nylon especially in warmer climates (Arizona, Italy), on planes, on trains. I buy the 15-20 compression but they have higher if you need them. https://vimvigr.com/collections/cotton-compression-socks
Posted by
USA
623 posts
CEP are good. But not skin colored. Can you get an Rx?
Posted by
OP
Western Canada
4236 posts
Thanks everyone.
The Vim n Vigor ones appeal to me.
Posted by
Arlington TX
1080 posts
S J, Duluth also has good selection of compression socks for men and women. I frequently order men’s socks because I wear women’s size 11 shoes and finding women’s socks big enough can be difficult.
Posted by
Southern Oregon
786 posts
SJ, I’m including a link to Jobst knee high compression socks which are sheer and come in several shades.
They are pricey…and I have not worn them myself.
But I have bought other compression items from this reputable company.
https://www.foryourlegs.com/products/jobst-ultrasheer-womens-knee-high-15-20?variant=18743052927045