The Best Compression Sock for Traveling - Thrillist

October 29, 2020

A solid pair of compression socks.

Why it's a great gift : Though I’m a big fan of doing high-knees and barre routines to keep the blood flowing on long flights, well, sometimes other passengers frown on in-flight calisthenics. Compression socks keep blood from pooling in your legs and some -- like these nifty Vive Wear ones -- even have nanometals in them to promote electrical circulation through your legs.

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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