Are travel socks worth it?

Advantages of Compression Socks for Travelers On long flights, wearing graduated compression travel socks can be beneficial because of the health concerns associated with extended periods of sitting. These socks help balance the pressure in your legs and ankles, promoting consistent blood circulation.



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Airplane passengers or crew on long or frequent air flights may want to wear compression socks to help increase circulation and reduce their risk of developing deep vein thrombosis or blood clots.

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As compression gear can take some time and practice when put on, it's best to put on your compression socks at the gate before you board the aircraft.

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Step 1: Choose The Compression Level A good rule of thumb to follow is: 15-20 mmHg: Great for daily wear, travel, and sports. They help improve circulation without being too tight. 20-30 mmHg: Great for sports recovery, daily wear, medical recovery, and to manage mild symptoms of varicose and spider veins.

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You should not wear a normal pair of socks over your compression stockings. The compression stocking in itself will function as a normal sock too. Don't double up, there is no reason to.

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You can wear your compression socks all day by putting them on when getting dressed in the morning, and take them off before bed (unless your doctor advises otherwise).

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Talk to your doctor about wearing compression stockings or taking medicine before departure if you have additional risk factors for blood clots. Taking aspirin to prevent blood clots when traveling is not recommended. If you take aspirin for other reasons, check with your doctor.

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