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The image of compression hosiery is often that of very medical-looking stockings that are difficult to put on and then take off. Therefore, many people who may benefit from using them may choose not to or being miserable while wearing the ones they have found.
Therafirm Light Trouser Socks
I was approached by representatives of Therafirm Therapeutic Gradient Compression Hosiery and asked if I would try their products and review them. So I did, and I’m reviewing them from both a personal and a professional point of view.
Mild support knee high stockings, pantyhose, and trouser socks.
As a nurse, I used to wear support hose sometimes but couldn’t always find a pair that I could feel comfortable in, so I felt that I would try these first.
Comfort: The knee highs, socks and the stockings were very comfortable. They provided a very even level of support and I didn’t feel that any particular part of the sock or stocking was pressing more against my skin than anywhere else.
I had medium size, which I would normally think is the right size for me but on the foot length, they were long. This made it a bit uncomfortable for me because I have issues with feeling things on my feet like seams. When I was wearing shoes, this was not a problem, but when I was in stocking feet (my preferred style), it was annoying.
My husband also tried a pair of the socks and was very pleasantly surprised as he was reluctant to. The lite version he tried was perfect for the warmer weather, he said, and they were comfortable.
Style: All three products looked great. There was no way you could tell that they were compression hose or socks.
Ease of use: They were a bit tight to put on, but not nearly as tight as the ones I’d tried several years ago. Once you have your foot in, they where easy to pull up. Taking them off was a bit more difficult if you’re trying not to turn the item inside out.
Cons: One thing that bothered me a bit for both the knee highs and the socks was that after one use, one of the socks of the each pair wouldn’t stay up at the top of the calf as the other one did. It didn’t fall that far down, but I did find it annoying to have to pull it up a few times throughout the day.
Availability:
The Therafirm website has an intereactive map where you can find your state in the U.S. to locate a retailer. You may also buy products on-line.
Cost:
According to the website, costs vary from 12.00 to 80 or 90, depending on the product.
Overall Impression
I like this product and would likely wear them if I needed compression hosiery as would my husband. They’re nice looking, comfortable and definitely well priced considering the cost of others I’ve seen.
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