Compression Socks for Swollen Feet

Compression Socks for Swollen Feet and Tight Shoes

Swollen feet tell you through your shoes. Laces that need loosening by mid-afternoon, a strap that starts to dig in, the moment you finally kick them off at night. Your feet sit at the very bottom of the circulation loop, so fluid that settles over a long day often shows up across the top of the foot and around the toes.

Many people with puffy feet wear graduated compression socks. A sock covers the foot itself, which a calf sleeve doesn't, and ours start at 15-20 mmHg around the ankle, easing off up the calf. Built-in arch support and a cushioned footbed mean the sock is doing some of your footwear's job, not just filling space inside the shoe.

Sort out the shoe too

Look for a roomy toe box and laces or straps you can loosen as the day goes on, and replace a worn, flat factory liner. Our orthotic insoles add arch support under the sock. If you're adding thicker insoles, make sure the shoe still has space across the top of your foot.

Feet that swell suddenly or on one side only, or that turn painful, red or warm, or swelling alongside shortness of breath, needs a healthcare provider promptly.

For the right fit, use your shoe size and the ankle and calf measurements in the sizing guide. If the puffiness sits higher up, see compression socks for swollen ankles, or browse all compression socks.