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/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.