What Vive Wear Compression Sock is right for me?

General Use Compression Socks

For most users, we recommend The Life Sock - Low Compression Sock

These socks are excellent for general use, whether you are on your feet every day like nursing, teaching, or retail or if you are a frequent flier, pilot, or member of a flight crew. 

The Life Sock includes most of the benefits of our Medical socks, including the benefits of our premium merino/alpaca blend, and the microcurrents provided by our patented mix of nano-copper and nano-silver. 

Compression Socks for Medical Concerns

For Medical concerns, including diabetes, edema, varicosity, thrombosis, sheer injuries, venous stasis ulcers, and diabetic foot ulcers, the compression level may vary according to the recommendation of your physician. 

The Medical Socks come in two major variations:

Medium Compression (20-30 mmHg) 

or 

High Compression (a unique sock/sleeve combination that provides 30-40 mmHg).

If you are an amputee, you can also consider our specially designed prosthetic shrinker, which brings you all the benefits of our premium materials.  

What size compression sock is right for me?

Vive Wear Sizing Chart

Choose a sock size that will safely fit the largest foot, ankle and calf measurement.

CALF CIRCUMFERENCE
Measure at the widest part of the calf.

ANKLE CIRCUMFERENCE
Measure at the smallest part of the ankle just above the ankle bones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vive Wear®Compression Sock Size Chart

SIZE   S M L XL XXL
Calf Circumference Inches 10.5-13.0 13.0-15.0 14.0-15.5 15.0-18.0 17.5-21.5
  CM 27.0-32.0 33.0-38.0 36.0-40.0 38.0-46.0 45.0-55.0
Ankle Circumference Inches 7.5 - 8.5 8.0-10.0 9.0-11.0 10.0-12.5 11.5-14.0
  CM 19.0-22.0 21.0-25.0 23.0-28.0 26.0-32.0 30.0-36.0
Shoe Size  Inches 3.0 - 5.0 6.0 - 8.0 8.0-11.0 11.0-13.0 13.0-15.0

 

How to choose Prosthetic Shrinker sizing?

Choose a prosthetic shrinker size that will safely fit the calf and thigh circumference.

THIGH CIRCUMFERENCE
Measure 4 finger widths above the patella (knee cap)

CALF CIRCUMFERENCE
Measure at the widest part of the calf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vive Wear® below knee

Prosthetic Shrinker Size Chart

Compression 20-30 mmHg / Length 15-15 3/4” 38-40 cm

SIZE   III/L IV / XL V / XXL VI / 3XL VII/4XL
Thigh Inches 13.75-15.75 15.75-17.75 17.75-19.5 19.5-22 22-24
  CM 35-40 40-45 45-50 50-56 56-60
Calf Inches 11.75-13.75 13.75-15.75 15.75-17.75 17.75-19.25 19.25-21
  CM 30-35 35-40 40-45 45-49 49-54