Whether you’re buying compression socks at your doctor's orders, for running or working out, or just because, here are the best options in a variety of styles.

Just what the doctor ordered.

They’re a game changer if you’re prone to blood clots.

Compression socks work by applying graduated compression to your legs, which improves blood flow and reduces swelling. As a longtime gear editor and devoted runner, I’ve used them on and off for years ...

Why is it a good deal? These socks start at just $8 (down from $20) — a savings of 60%. We've rarely seen them cheaper, and when we have, it's only been by a couple dollars. While prices vary ...

Compression socks, sleeves and ankle braces aren’t new. The team over at Lasso decided to take a bit of a different approach and have designed socks specifically with ankle support for use in ...

I spoke with physical therapists and compression specialists about how to find the best socks for varicose veins.

NFL player Gareon Conley discovered Lasso while recovering from an injury and is now an investor in the brand. Lasso socks don't require an instruction manual to improve foot and ankle support, just ...

Sore, achy feet are the last thing you want to deal with on the golf course. Sure, back pain gets a lot of attention for plaguing golfers, but foot pain is a common ailment for us, too. So we asked ...

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If you find clear indentations from your socks by the evening and your toes feel as cold as ice, this is for the "swelling-prone and cold-sensitive" only—please read on. In fact, the thick or tight so ...

Modern compression socks were invented by Conrad Jobst, a dashing German engineer who lived in Toledo, Ohio, and suffered from varicose veins. He also developed precision gun sights for the U.S.