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Hello everyone, I hope your day is going well. Today, we would be revisiting a previous post on compression socks, however we are reviewing brands as opposed individual socks. check out the post here. The brands that make our cut for the best brands of compression socks for nurses are tried and tested brands that always guaranty top notch quality.
Best Brands of Compression Socks for Nurses
The top brands we would be reviewing are:
- Physix
- Nurse Mates
- Sockslane
- SB Sox
- Sockwell
Now let’s begin.
Physix Brand
Physix Compression Socks: Physix Gear Sport is the company that produces physix compression socks. They were founded in 2015 and as at today, they have over 650k customers. This is incredible considering it took them only 5 years to get to acquire that many customers.
Physix Gear Sport doesn’t produce only compression socks, they are also into the production of Recovery and relief gear (Arch supports for Plantar Fasciitis, Elbow Tendonitis brace, Knee brace), Resistance training gear ( pull up assist brands, resistance loop bands for legs) and massage gear (Foot massager balls and muscle roller sticks for athletes)
So, what are the most recommended physix compression socks? Let’s have a look
Compression Socks for Nurses, Athletes, Men & Women
This is a fantastic compression socks and the most popular sock of the physix brand. It has raked in thousands of 5 star reviews on amazon because of its durability and affordability. The physix compression socks boasts the latest arch to calf compression technology, offering a targeted foot to calf muscle support that is rare in other socks. The advantages of this socks to the wearer include a boost in circulation, delivery of enhanced oxygen blood flow.
Plantar Fasciitis Socks with Arch Support
This is a great sock for people with Plantar Fasciitis. The premium double stitching compression and flexi-knit allows for all day consistent compression and helps you reduce awful heel pain, throbbing and swelling of your feet. The built in Arch Support ensures compression in the arch and this helps improve circulation, reduce inflammation and speed up the recovery process.
Low cut Running Compression Socks for men and women
This sock is best suited for the relief of foot swelling issues. The manufacturers say the 15-20 mmHg low cut compression socks diminishes pressure points whilst guarding the foot against blisters. It comes with optimized achilles tendon protector that eliminates chaffed skin from sneaker rubbing, Metatarsus compression socks that assists arch stabilization during activities.
NurseMates Brand
NurseMates Compression sock: As the name implies, the company is focused on producing products for the medical profession. With expertise in the production of compression socks, footwear, scrubs and accessories. They have been around for over 60 years and they utilize their technology, Nurse Align, in their footwear. Nurse Align is an innovative ergonomically designed orthotic that helps place the foot in a more optimum position to assist with proper alignment, stability and support. Apart from compression socks, Nursemates also produce Novelty socks, Hoisery, Ultimate Nursing bags and watches.
What are the most recommended Nursemates compression socks? Let’s have a look
Nurse Mates Women’s 12-14mm Hg wide calf compression sock
This make of compression sock has a wide variety of colors to choose from. The socks fits up to 22” calf and its comfortable design and extra support helps to increase circulation and prevent swelling. The sock is latex free with a composition of 87% nylon, 13% lycra spandex.
Nurse Mates EKG Heart and Holiday Compression Trouser Socks
This compression sock has a fancy design, it provides excellent support for your legs and helps prevent pain from standing for too long. The only reported downside is that they tend to slide down a bit after a few hours of wear.
Nurse Mates Women’s Linda Altshuler 12-14 Mmhg Compression Socks Orchid
This sock has a colorful orchid design and like the women’s 12-14mm Hg wide calf compression sock, it is also made with a 87% nylon and 13% lycra spandex. You can go hours with this sock without having stinky feet, however, the toe area wears out quickly.