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Seasoned travelers understand the importance of having a good pair of compression socks in their arsenal. This simple travel accessory can help keep you comfortable and pain-free on a long-haul flight or a cross-country road trip. Compression socks offer many benefits, especially to travelers who might be stationary for hours at a time. These tighter-than-normal socks apply pressure and squeeze the veins in your legs and ankles, which in turn helps improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and relieve discomfort (if you’ve ever experienced that awful pins-and-needles feeling after being stuck in the middle seat on a 10+ hour flight, you get it).
By promoting blood flow, compression socks can also help prevent blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (or DVT), a very rare and dangerous condition in which a blood clot forms in a deep vein in your body and travels to your lungs. For all these reasons and more, Condé Nast Traveler editors regularly slip on compression socks before long travel days. Below, we’re sharing the pairs we love to travel in and recommend to everyone.
In this article:
Compression level: 15-20 mmHg
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Bombas
Everyday compression socks
With a medium compression level, Bombas Everyday compression socks are perfect for travelers who want something effective and supportive, but not so tight to the point of potential discomfort. The way they increase circulation is supposed to help with jet lag, puffiness, and just feeling better after a long journey. I recommend these for every five-hour-plus flight, and though you have to fight a bit to get them on, they do the trick. I swear they’ve helped me arrive feeling fresher than I used to. —Megan Spurrell, associate articles director
Compression level: 15-20 mmHg
Compression level: 15-25 mmHg
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Comrad
Compression socks
These socks carried me through pregnancy—some time around the seven-month mark (with twins, no less) when I was measuring full-term and basically unable to reach my poor, swollen feet anymore, the compression socks I’d been using to prevent swelling became a complete necessity. Enter Comrad, which are stretchy in a way where they retain a broader shape before you even put them on; this meant my husband, sister, mom—whoever was around, really—could help me get them on so much more easily than with any of the other brands I owned, and I even finagled getting them on myself a few times when I was in a pinch (which is truly an Olympic-level feat when you’re the size of someone nine months pregnant). I’ve stashed all four pairs I own in my hospital bag, and will be leaving the other models in my closet for the days when I’m more able-bodied. —Shannon McMahon, senior destinations editor
Compression level: 15-25 mmHg
Compression level: 15-20 mmHg
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Charmking
Compression socks
I wore these compression socks on flights back and forth between NYC and Rome as well as during a few shorter trips domestically. I love that you’re able to purchase them in a set of three with multiple colors depending on which goes best with your outfit—and when my travel companions both forgot their pairs, I was happy to share! By the end of the flight, the socks did have me feeling a bit constrained and uncomfortable (as compression socks tend to do when they’re working correctly), but I appreciate that they weren’t so restrictive that I was in pain or had to take them off immediately. The fabric is comfortable, durable, and easy to pull on without being too tight. —Jamie Spain, travel bookings editor
Compression level: 15-20 mmHg
2XU
Flight compression socks
I love my Bombas, but this pair from 2XU is another favorite. Other compression socks I’ve tried can be insanely tight and difficult to get on. This pair does the job, but are less hardcore in terms of pressure—meaning I can wear them more often. I don’t feel like I need to peel them off the minute my plane lands, because I sort of forget I’m wearing them. I also love the super sleek, streamlined design—some compression socks look like they’re medically issued, but I like that these are just black socks. —M.S.
Compression level: 20-30 mmHg
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FuelMeFoot
Compression socks
My go-to compression socks were a total last-minute buy. A few days before flying to South Africa—on a lengthy New York–to-Nairobi-to–Cape Town flight path—I realized I should probably bring a pair along to wear on the planes. This pair was available on Amazon Prime, and had a 4.4-star rating from more than 50,000 reviews, so I went for it. They turned out to work extremely well, and I’ve worn them on every international or cross-country flight since. At 20-30 mmHg, the knee-high socks do take a bit of effort to pull on, but are not overly tight, and I can feel the difference in my calves almost immediately. I went for a classic striped design, but you can order them in a whole host of colors and patterns. —Madison Flager, commerce director
Compression level: 20-30 mmHg
Compression level: 15-25 mmHg
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Lalapapa
Compression socks
I’m new to compression socks. For a long time I thought they would squeeze and pinch my legs, so I steered clear of them. On a recent flight to Alberta, Canada, I gave these $20 compression socks a shot. They offer a medium level of support and feel just right—tight enough without being too much to wear for hours. My favorite thing about them, besides the cute colors, is its super-soft material. They’re gentle on the skin, kept me warm on the icy cold plane, and left my legs pain-free. I’ll definitely be wearing them on the plane from now on. —Meaghan Kenny, commerce editor
Compression level: 15-25 mmHg
Compression level: Not listed
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Copper Fit
Compression socks
The Copper Fit socks are my favorite for long-distance travel, especially for flying. I never feel as comfortable getting off a 15+ hour flight as I do when I wear them. Like any compression socks, these fit snugly, but getting into and adjusting them is easy—no wrestling out stubborn wrinkles necessary. I’ve had mine for three years now, and the weave feels as secure as when I first got them, even after dozens of washes in the laundry, weekend runs, and long-haul trips. Family members who have the same pair, though in different sizes, tell me the guidance on the sizing chart is accurate and that these socks have really gone the distance for them as well. Though this pair is only available in black and white, there is a women’s line that has colorful athletic options. —Kat Chen, editorial assistant
Compression level: Not listed
Blitzu
Calf compression sleeve
These compression socks are not technically socks, so to speak. They’re more like compression sleeves that cover your calf—because sometimes that’s all you need. I wear these at home sometimes after an intense workout for muscle support and recovery. They’re great for traveling too. One time, when I wanted to flash some ankle at the airport, I figured that a compression calf-sleeve would offer the best of both worlds: style and swelling-reduction. I also imagine this can be particularly useful for anyone who wants a compression moment around their leg but for whatever reason may need to keep their foot free. —Matt Ortile, associate editor
FAQ:
What are the benefits of wearing compression socks?
Compression socks can help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate discomfort or pain in the legs that may result from sitting in the same position for an extended period of time, like on a long flight. By improving circulation and blood flow, compression socks may also help prevent blood clots. Compression socks can also aid in muscle recovery, making them a nice option for athletes too.
Who are compression socks best for?
Talk to your doctor about your pain points to see if compression socks might be beneficial to you. The right pair can help travelers, as well as pregnant women, athletes, and anyone prone to swelling in the legs or feet. Compression socks can also help relieve swelling and pain caused by varicose veins.
What compression level should I look for?
To benefit from compression socks, it’s important to find a pair that fits well and offers the right millimeters of mercury, or mmHg, for you. The mmHg measurement calculates how much pressure is being exerted. Medical-grade socks sit in the 20-30 mmHg range, while most casual compression socks are still tight enough to encourage circulation at 15-25 mmHg. For reference, socks that are 30 mmHg are extra tight, while pairs that are 10 mmHg are relatively loose.
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
