Physix Gear Short Compression Socks for Men & Women - Best Low Compression Socks Women & Men Ankle Socks with Arch Support

Very much like most of the reviews stated, comfortable and more supportive than expected (though hoped for).Still thin enough to not mess up your shoe size, fits comfortably into my sneakers. Bought the two to try and will be reordering. Not thrilled with the look but I couldn’t expect ankle support if they were lower.

I have had a couple of pair of Physix Gear "long" compression socks and liked them a great deal. I went online to buy another pair and noticed they had low cut compression socks so I decided to try them. They work great. Very comfortable - once you get them on. Since they are compression, they obviously fit very tight and I have to struggle to get them over my heel (just like the "long" compression socks I have). But once you get them on (and it gets easier and faster after a few times) there is a little extra room in the toes. This keeps my toes from being compressed together and gives them freedom. I think that is what makes these so comfortable. Once they are on, you really don't know they are there.My feet, ankles and lower legs frequently swell. The long socks do a great job keeping everything from swelling. These low cut socks do the same thing for my feet. No swelling! There is still a little swelling above the ankles but, it doesn't seem to be as much as if I didn't have them on at all.

These socks feel great. I've been wearing them with everything: spinning shoes, running shoes, booties and flats. The support is the same in each shoe. It actually seems to help my knee pain issues and I can tell a distinct difference when I give them a break and wear other exercise socks. There is a little extra room in the toe area but that doesn't alter the fit in "any" of the footwear that I have been wearing. I am a 6.5 shoe and 7.5 sneaker and I got a size S/M. I ordered L/XL for my husband who wears a size 11 shoe. *Update for most recent purchase 11/20/22 After a while, one of the seams unraveled in the heel cup of the size s/m. I wrote to the company bring it to their attention, and not only did they respond immediately, but they are sending out another pair free of charge. This kind of customer service is rare these days. I appreciate this company. Update: It is now January 2023, and I've not received the replacement pair yet. Hopefully they keep their word.Update: It's June 2023, and I have yet to receive the replacement pair. Meanwhile, I have had to "darn" most of the pairs that I have for separation at the end of the heel cup. As much as I like the socks, I can't continue to spend my money on something I know is going to come apart after normal wear and tear. This seems to only be happening to the size S/M as my husband wears L/XL and he has not had this problem with any of his.

I own these socks (Physix Gear Sport Compression Running Socks for Men & Women - Best Athletic Low Cut Socks with No Show Ankle Design - Premium Quality Stitching) in Size: S/M (US Women 5.5-8.5 / US Men 5-9) and I also own Physix Gear Plantar Fasciitis Socks with Arch Support for Men & Women - Best 24/7 Compression Foot Sleeve for Aching Feet & Heel Pain Relief - Washes Well, Holds Shape & Better Than a Night Splint in Size: S/M (Women 4-7.5 / Men 6.0-8.0).I am 5'6", weigh 185 pounds, wear Newton Running stability running shoes size 8 1/2.I got back into running to loose weight. As the frequency and distance I run increased (I average 8 miles/7 days week), the combination of shoes and socks I used stopped working. I tried a variety of combinations of shoes and socks both brands and types within brand (Adidas, Nike, Thorlos, Wright Socks, PROtreads, Terramar, Fox River Socks, ...). I also tried a variety of compression socks from a variety of companies. For graduated compression on my legs, I use compression tights from Adidas, 2XU, or Nike Pro and find that works better for me.Since I bought these, I love my running shoes (Newton Running Motion 6, Newton Running Kismet 3) again. I can't run using just these socks however. I use them as compression below running socks with better cushioning (my favorites being Adidas Climalite (assorted fabric combinations) with arch support (more of a concept than a reality) and cushioned foot bed; and PROtreads Expeilits).I tried running with compression sleeves (Physix Gear Sport and other brands) and found that they offered too much compression and shifted around on runs. They took too long to put on under running socks (it could take 10 minutes to get the sleeve to lay flat and align under a running sock). All of sleeves I tried (about a dozen including Physix Gear Sport) all offered either too much or too little compression. These socks on the other hand offer the right amount of compression and are simple to put on.I really like Physix Gear Sport and the products that they make. They simple make superior products and have incredible customer support. They follow up purchases, and want to ensure their utter satisfaction. They are very interested in customer loyalty, after my first purchase they sent a 10% off coupon and after my last 2 purchases sent 15% off coupon which I will be using to purchase additional pairs of these socks.I replace my running shoes (I alternate shoes each running day) every 4 months and suspect that I will need to replace these socks every 6 months which at $5/pair is more than reasonable.I use the following Physix Gear Sport products:1. Physix Gear Sport Compression Running Socks for Men & Women - I use them on daily runs and no other time2. Physix Gear Plantar Fasciitis Socks with Arch Support for Men & Women - Best 24/7 Compression Foot Sleeve for Aching Feet & Heel Pain Relief - Washes Well, Holds Shape & Better Than a Night Splint - I use these only as part of Recovery when I increase distance I ran on a particular day and no other timeI wish they made a version of this sock for Vibram 5 finger running shoes. The compression sleeves don't work any better under socks made for running in Vibram 5 finger running shoes.

I wear sizes 9 to 9 1/2, depending on brand. I ordered the L/XL which is shown “Women | Shoe 8 - 15.5.” These socks are about 1/4 inch too long on me. For reference: my feet are a tad wide, high arch, and I do not have a slim ankle. I can’t imagine any woman who wears an 8 would be happy with these. Same goes possible for women sizes 11 and up. The sock heel should fit our heel, otherwise the material becomes baggy or (if you’re a larger size) stretched out too much. Aside from the sizing issue, these are great quality socks and the pink colors are gorgeous. I especially like the extra light compression and thin material. Final gripe is that I do not feel that these are made with a breathable material. I am keeping in the hopes I can shrink in washer. Bright colors, material feels very soft.