so i bought a pair to try it out and these compression socks really helped reduced fatigue during and after the ride.

however i think it is a mixed feeling of the looks as when i'm in a pack no one else has them on.

so my question to the extent of efficiency should one get used to wearing compression socks once in a while or on a daily basis?

What, are you are supermodel?

Nobody's looking at you, wear what you want

I wear them most of the day every day, but not (so far) when I'm riding or walking in shorts. A couple of years ago I had a basal cell carcinoma and some actinic keratoses (sun-related skin lesions) removed from my shins, and the surgeon noticed some swelling around my ankles. he pulled up his pants cuffs and showed me his support socks. On his recommendation, I ordered a few pair from Ames Walker (www.ameswalker.com, i think). They've made a big difference in my leg and foot comfort, and reduced the swelling to the point that it's not noticeable.
I don't wear them cycling (purely aesthetics--I will when the weather cools off enough for tights). But they're so comfortable that I've almost stopped wearing shorts for hiking and working around the yard, so i can wear my old-man socks.
Walmart usually has them cheap, but I wear size 15. The doc says Ames Walker is the place to get them.

Wrong, when you're wearing support socks. I got tired of people asking me what was wrong with my legs. Plus this time of year it's too damn hot for socks that come up to the knee.

I wear um most of the time.

Related question.. on non cycling ones what mmHG do you guys get? i was thinking the Moderate 10-20mmHG the Firm ones seem a bit too much.

One year ago today, on a 17 hour flight to Australia, a clot formed and multiplied. At the end of July I was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis which landed me in hospital for 2 weeks and completely removed my fitness all together. My left leg was chock full of clots from 16 cm above the knee all the way down. I went from riding a 1000 km month in May, to struggling to walk around the apartment in July. The nurses sent me outside for a walks during my second week in hospital, and I could barely make it around the block.

It turns out I have a genetic mutation which makes me prone to developing blood clots, and a year later, I still have a clot in my left leg. I will quite likely be on Warfarin (Coumadin) for life. Not only that, but my homocystein level was in the high risk range ... high risk for developing heart disease. I'm working to get my homocystein level into a better range because, as it happens, I have two damaged valves and an irregular heartbeat.

I got a job which involved a lot of standing in December, and noticed that my left ankle was really swelling up by the end of the shift, so I bought compression stockings. What a difference! I went from a sore aching swollen leg to a fairly comfortable leg. The only problem is that compression stockings are very warm ... and December is a hot month. Fortunately the building where I worked was quite cool most of the time.

I quit wearing them when I stopped working there in early January.

Rowan and I moved and I can now walk to my new job. But then, this past weekend, my legs at the ankles developed a rash again (which is one of three things which triggered me to see the Dr prior to the diagnosis of DVT last year) and swelled up a bit (which is another of the three things which triggered a visit to the Dr back in July).

I dashed into the Dr on Monday who got me in for an ultrasound immediately. Fortunately I only have the one clot, but unfortunately it appears that my veins in my left leg aren't operating properly. It probably didn't help that I burnt those veins to a crisp back in 2001. I don't know how this will ultimately affect my cycling, but I will be booked with a specialist soon. And ... I'm back to wearing the compression stockings again.

I've walked back and forth to work morning and evening and at lunch most of this week for a total of about 12 km, and since I've been wearing the compression stockings the rash has disappeared and the swelling has not happened again. Plus my leg feels so much more comfortable.

I need to get more compression stockings. The ones I have look like decorative knee-highs. I could wear them with a long skirt. I'd like something a bit thicker and more sock like. It's getting cold here, and although these compression stockings are fairly warm, I'm wearing them with socks over top for the added warmth in the chilly temps.

These are a bit more stylish...

https://www.hincapie.com/products/com...-CRUS09&type=1

incorrect.

i have these which are meant for recovery, not on the bike use. same goes for their sock version and simillarly the Hincapie ones linked above. i find they help reduce leg discomfort after hard efforts and on days when work has me on my arse all day. later.

I have some I wear after the ride only. Never during. I like em and I feel like they aid in recovery.

forget the socks--dude needs higher compression shorts before he's allowed out in public

I got a chuckle from that too.

swiftwick makes some great compression socks and great socks in general (They are the maker of the team mellow johnnys socks and arm warmers). I'd recommend any of their products.

swiftwick.com

check out 2XU and Skins USA

{wolf whistle}

Wheels,you really need more visable clothing to avoid becoming a Texas road pizza.

Ha! That's about a 5-iron away from where I live, and a staple road for me. We've got the June-gloom at work this weekend, which makes for some pleasantly cool riding.

Ok thanks:

They Liked what they thought they saw.

Frack - I'm moving to Texas!!

this should be entered into the wikipedia page for Freds.

I got full length ones for varicose veins (which I have). I wouldn't ride in them- not comfortable. But when my legs ache, I use them and they help.