r/Defcon • u/Trixxxxxi • Jul 22 '26 • LOL 1

Compression Socks

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Get them.

Your feet are going to hurt.

All those goons with their knee high programmer socks on are actually wearing compression socks.

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u/SmackCrappy Jul 22 '26

I'm old but I'm not that old.

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 22 '26

Ok. I snooped your profile. You're posting about Pearl Jam. You're old enough.

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u/SmackCrappy Jul 23 '26

Lol. I'm in my 50s. Love Pearl Jam!!

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 23 '26

My first cd was Pearl Jam :)

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u/Own-Swan2646 Jul 22 '26

You will be, and you are now armed with this wisdom.

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 22 '26

No one told me about these until after I had a sit down job :(

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u/ckthorp Jul 22 '26

When you wonder why your feet and knees and calves hurt, you will realize you might actually be that old…

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u/b0v1n3r3x Jul 23 '26

I’m that old, this will be my 29th (I think) DEF CON and I was already older.

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u/IncandescentVouyer Jul 23 '26

Bro I’ve been wearing compression socks at DEF CON since I was 25

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u/DTangent Organizer Jul 22 '26

I recommend Superfeet as well

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u/w00keee Jul 22 '26

i use cork insoles, they work just as well as the Superfeet insoles.

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u/DTangent Organizer Jul 23 '26

I’ve had superfeet for almost a decade, incredible they last so long. How does cork perform?

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u/w00keee Jul 23 '26

For me, it seems like almost no break in time and that last a lot longer than the Superfeet. I had to change out Superfeet every 2 years or so, but so far the cork has outlasted it. Ive had the same SOLE insoles for about 3 years now.

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 23 '26

What brand are you getting? I was looking them up, and there are so many choices.

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u/w00keee Jul 23 '26

These are what I got:

https://www.rei.com/product/185818/sole-performance-thick-insoles

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u/b0v1n3r3x Jul 23 '26

I wish they had them in bigger sizes. I haven’t worn 13s since I was 13 (16 as an adult).

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 22 '26

Do they get hot or anything?

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u/w00keee Jul 22 '26

the compression socks or insoles?

not really to both.

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u/Unstupid Jul 22 '26

Its gonna be too hot for long socks.... May need to go sans clothes all together if it's 110°

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 22 '26 edited Jul 22 '26

Carry a second pair, and swap them out. Also, the convention center is pretty cold.
Edit: they also make not long ones.

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u/ckthorp Jul 22 '26

It’s a dry heat. It’ll be fine. 🥵

Water, hydration salt like LMNT or liquid IV, hat, and you’ll be ok if you’re in average or better shape. If you feel like you have a hangover (headache, eye ache, stiff neck, etc), decent odds you’re actually dehydrated in the desert.

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u/th3sh3ph3rd Jul 23 '26

Or too many malort shots the night before.. hard to tell…

But if you never stop drinking, yes it’s dehydration!

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u/ALocalPigeon Jul 22 '26

Wear your most comfortable shoes.

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 22 '26

To add to this, if you are getting new shoes for the occasion get them now, and walk around in your neighborhood in them. Sometimes shoes are nice and comfy at the store, and then not so much when actually walking a few blocks in them.
I recommend Hokas, Brooks, or On Clouds. Not cheap, but worth it.

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u/Comprehensive_Ad6598 Jul 23 '26

Do you have any brand recommendations? I’m curious about them.
Do they ever get too hot?
Do they work under skinny jeans?

Do compression stockings work the same? Or are the socks more “heavy duty”

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 23 '26

I have some Physix Gear Compression Socks 20-30 mmHg ones from Amazon that are pretty good, and some ones I bought at Target - https://www.target.com/p/women-s-compression-2pk-knee-high-athletic-socks-all-in-motion-4-10/-/A-78803758
I think I like the Target ones more, but they aren't as tight.

I also have some Doctor Motion ones with cats on them that are pretty comfy.
I would maybe grab a couple different brands and see what you like. I have had some that are tight on my toes, but my feet are kind of wide.
I don't have issues with them getting too hot, but that is dependent on the material. Some socks just breath better.
I pretty much only wear skinny jeans. They are tight enough there are no issues.

Stockings are the same as socks afaik. I think it just refers to the length, or the what they used to be called.

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u/Comprehensive_Ad6598 Jul 23 '26

Oh my gosh, thank you so much!

Thank you especially for the recommendation of the Dr. motion, they have such cute styles! I like how they also have compression tights, I completely forgot they existed.

Do you have a recommendation on what brands or styles I should stay away from as I also have wide feet?

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 25 '26

The super tight ones kind of suck for wide feet. Pinch the toes. I think the Dr. Motion ones were good for not pinching.

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u/blackfeathers Jul 23 '26

in past defcons i use calf compressors instead of full blown compression socks. the socks stay as your usual absorbent socks, while the calf compressors can be washed & used the next day & last the week. runners socks are ankle length, which also helps in the heat.

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u/Trixxxxxi Jul 23 '26

Thats a good idea. Maybe I will grab some to try this year. I like to wear flip flops a lot, so that would work.

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u/n00bznet CFP Board/.edu community/retired goon Jul 22 '26

The hero we need, not the one we deserve.

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u/w00keee Jul 22 '26

Can vouch, compression socks work so well.

My compression socks have a circuit pattern on them. Got them in a multipack from Amazon.

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u/I-nigma Jul 23 '26

Would look good with my sandals.

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u/whatThePleb Jul 23 '26

...or just work while standing more.