Forbes "8 Ways to Refresh your Home" with Vive Wear

September 02, 2020

Compressions socks can help reduce inflammation during flights, hiking... and working from home. As people continue to work from home, foot and leg pain (including plantar fasciitis) have become common ailments due to increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Marcus Duda, has created the Exum Crew Sock for Vive Wear which includes built-in electrical stimulation capabilities to promote circulation, and is made from organic alpaca and merino wool for comfort.

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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