Running Socks

Travel socks, also often called flight socks, can be great for relieving the pain, tension, and fatigue that is often felt in the feet and throughout the legs during extensive travel time. But when choosing these kinds of socks, there’s more to look at than just the size if you want to make sure that you get the right fit.

Like any other kind of sock, flight socks will be sized according to a certain range of shoe size. Sizes in 6-8, 10-12, and 14-16 aren’t uncommon; the range is so that they will still accommodate you and provide a good fit even after several wears when the fabric will inevitably stretch out some. But unlike other socks, flight socks are also compression socks  that provide constant pressure on your legs to encourage proper blood flow and good circulation. And when it comes to this compression you’ll need to know what size you want too.

The compression in these socks is graded on a scale of mmHg, a standard measurement of pressure. The higher you go in the range, the more compression and pressure you’ll have in your sock. Normally, flight socks are sold with many different grades, but you’ll always find that the ranking or grade is given as a range such as 6-16 mmHg. This is because these socks generally have the most compression at the ankle and get looser as they get higher towards the calf. The ankle would then have 16 mmHG, while the upper band would have 6.

If you need to know more about flight socks or any other kind of health socks, contact us at Amazing Socks. We’ll tell you how these can make your flight more comfortable, and your legs healthier too!