In the past year, we've tested over 90 different socks, including compression socks, to determine the best available online. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles lab is comprised of footwear experts who have tested and researched everything from walking sneakers to no show socks to sandals. So whether you're on your feet all day, an avid runner, planning for a long flight or have swollen feet from pregnancy, you can find compression socks at the your ideal level of compression for some much-needed relief. Soo Rhee, M.D., a vascular surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, praises compression socks for 'relieving leg discomfort related to varicose veins, leg swelling and even improving the venous circulation, decreasing your risk of blood clots.' Nowadays, you can find commercially available compression socks in any style, and don't need to suffer from varicose veins to get your hands on a pair from the pharmacy. These knee-high wonders work by applying graduated pressure to your calves and feet, improving blood flow and, as a result, alleviating any swelling. But don't fret - there’s actually an affordable and super comfy solution: Compression socks. If you've ever left a flight or a long day of standing with swollen ankles and legs, you're not alone.

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