Dr. Anne Sharkey, DPM, podiatrist and founder of Solely Podiatry, recommends compression socks for anyone in need of relief ...

When looking for the best socks for sweaty feet, it’s most important to prioritize fabric, says Melissa Lockwood, D.P.M., podiatrist at Heartland Foot and Ankle Associates and Richard H. Graves ...

An ankle sock, Dr. Dua says, further limits those benefits to just the foot and ankle. “Ankle socks are not going to stop blood clots that occur in the calf,” she says.

Recovery has become all the rave, and Bombas has set out to design medical-grade compression socks that will give your feet the relief they need. Shop ankle, calf, and knee-high styles.

Mendeszoon says he was an ankle sock guy, but due to a history of vein procedures and "significant Venus reflux," he's now in compression socks, 24/7. "Yes, I look like a dork," he admits.

Swollen ankles can be triggered by an infection, blood clot, venous insufficiency, lymphedema, or an injury to the ankle or foot, says Ishibashi. It is also a common side effect of certain ...