![]() ![]() The $2/pair price difference makes the wool socks an easy-sell upgrade to me. This comes down to a personal preference for the natural wicking and drying properties of wool as compared to cotton and the skin feel of the wool versus cotton. Some of my other compression socks provide a bit too much compression which leaves my legs slightly sore at the end of the day, but I did not have that experience with either pair of VIM & VIGR compression socks.Īs I mentioned above, I prefer the Merino wool socks to the cotton socks. The health professionals who have treated me over the years have recommended the use of compression socks as part of my preventative regimen, so I have a variety of other compression socks to compare the VIM&VIGR socks against. I have suffered from leg cramps for most of my life due to a combination of factors including sciatica, musculoskeletal injuries to my legs and ankles, and increasing age. If you have longer shins than I do, the socks should hit you just below the knee.ĭuring my multi-day evaluation period, I found that I prefer the feel of the Merino wool socks to the cotton ones, but both pairs were very comfortable and provided good support for my calves without being overly constrictive. In fact, they are long enough to pull up over my knees, but they won’t stay there. VIM & VIGR compression legwear are designed in Missoula, Montana and manufactured abroad (the socks I reviewed were manufactured in Taiwan). I was told my a Scottish friend that I have the right kind of calves for kilts / kilt hose (his oblique way of saying that I have large legs).Īs you can see the socks are of a good length and cover my entire calves. I apologize to those who are frightened by the appearance of my calve and knees. ![]() The photos below show me wearing the cotton socks. I wore each pair of socks on multiple occasions during my evaluation. However, if you are new to compression garments, these instructions are very handy. As I am a male and have worn compression socks for many years, I ignored the instructions and used the method that I normally use. The socks come with a visual reference (printed inside the hanger / information sleeve) illustrating the recommended way of putting the socks on to get the correct support with a minimal amount of fuss. This is also routine maintenance for the socks. The only preparations prior to wearing are a cold water wash followed by air drying (to maintain shape and level of compression). ![]()
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