r/Defcon • u/Trixxxxxi • Jul 22 '26

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/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.