Compression socks are a deceptively simple accessory with a myriad of recovery benefits for runners, travelers, and people who spend all day on their feet. The right style of compression socks can ...

You spend hours researching the best running shoes and trying on sneakers from top brands before making a purchase. So, why not put that same effort into finding the best running socks? What socks to ...

The Strategist happens to be full of runners, so this week, we hit the ground running (literally), testing tons of running gear and interviewing experts to give every kind of runner all the intel they ...

They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

Runners obsess over every detail of their running shoes to make sure they have comfort dialed for every step. But many of us will still jam an old cotton sock between that pricey shoe and our feet.

Wearing compression socks may reduce the intestinal damage thought to cause cramping, nausea and other stomach troubles sometimes associated with endurance running. During intense exercise, some ...

Compression socks increase circulation by applying pressure to the tissues surrounding the blood vessels in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are available over the counter or by prescription ...

Compression stockings are popular among runners, but there is no scientific evidence that they actually enhance exercise performance. On the contrary, muscle oxygenation in the stocking wearer’s lower ...