JOBST Activewear 15-20 mmHg Knee High Compression Socks, Large, Cool White

Why it's worth it

JOBST is one of the names doctors reach for, and Activewear is its everyday version: 15–20 mmHg, moisture-wicking, and cut for people who move. A wide comfort band at the knee keeps it from sliding, and the cushioned foot makes long days on hard floors easier.

This is the sock your doctor has probably heard of. JOBST has made compression garments for decades and ranks among the most commonly prescribed brands for chronic venous insufficiency and post-operative recovery. Buying the Activewear line gets you that pedigree without a prescription or a trip to a medical supply counter. If you want something a clinician will recognize by name when you mention it, this is the pick.

It stays dry, which is half of comfort. JOBST uses a Dri-Release knit that wicks moisture, dries fast and keeps odor down. On a twelve-hour shift, that's the difference between socks you forget about and socks you think about all afternoon. The foot is cushioned with a seamless toe, so there's no ridge pressing across your toes while you're walking hard floors.

From our review of 10 compression socks for circulation, by Eleanor Vance, Health & Beauty Editor

What we like

• +This is the sock your doctor has probably heard of
• +It stays dry, which is half of comfort
• +The band at the top is wide, and that matters more than it sounds

What to know

• –The colors are hospital colors
• –The knit is stiff enough to be a chore