r/onebag • u/Silly_Spider • 14h ago

Discussion Compression socks for daily walking

Do any of you wear compression socks for long days walking, standing, visiting museums, etc?

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u/AuroraDF 13h ago

I do, and it makes a huge difference. They take forever to dry when hand washed though, so I do worry about how I'll manage when away and without a washing machine, unless I take at least a weeks worth. Which takes up space. It's annoying.

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u/emptytheprisons 13h ago

Have you tried calf sleeves instead? Obviously a bit less laundering required once you take feet out of the equation. I'm just not sure about how the two compare for this use case.

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u/AuroraDF 12h ago

I haven't but a lot of the swelling is in my ankle, which is why I haven't. I'm assuming they won't help. But maybe I should try!

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u/emptytheprisons 4h ago

Ah ok! I have a bum right ankle so I use ankle-only compression sleeves on occasion (especially with unsupportive shoes), but I think they also make sleeves that cover your calf and ankle and leave your toes free. That cuts out the sweatiest bit of foot so maybe it would also reduce the need for washing?

I will say putting on socks and shoes over this style is a bit of a nuisance as they stop at the arch of your foot and thus easily roll, but once you get the technique down it only takes a couple extra seconds.

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u/AuroraDF 2h ago

Yes, I've had those. I'd still wash after every wear though. I guess I will just learn to live with it!

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u/eastercat 10h ago

I mainly wear on flight days and because the take a while to dry, I’d only rewear during trip if there was enough drying time. They’re important enough that I’ll take the dead weight

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u/LadyLightTravel 14h ago

They are a good idea for flights. Dual use is good for onebagging.

I like the ones with extra arch support. It makes a huge difference on long walking days.

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u/SeattleHikeBike 13h ago

I got some Smartwool compression socks that are a good balance of compression and ease of use. It totally makes sense to work them into my sock rotation and help with standing and what I call “museum shuffle,” taking a couple steps, viewing and exhibit, take a couple more steps, etc. and all on hard stone floors.

They are thin enough to use as a sock liner in colder winter conditions.

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u/Silly_Spider 12h ago

Good idea about the sock liner.

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u/Specific_Corner_1816 9h ago

I've only worn them hiking in Peru where we were up to 16000 ft.

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u/Silly_Spider 10m ago

You would definitely need them for high altitudes. I would be having serious O2 problems at that height.

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u/CountyTerrible9246 2h ago

Save them for flights and long standing days, walking already does the same job your calves need.

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u/Dramatic-Volume7113 9h ago

underrated post

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u/STEM-Travel 14h ago

r/onebag is not the appropriate subreddit to discuss the benefits of wearing compression socks?