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SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks

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The SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light socks use graduated compression to deter soreness and swelling and help muscles recover.

In the August 2010 issue of Runner’s World , SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light socks were recommended as best for recovery
WOW (wool on wool) technology increases wool content in high impact areas, improving durability and overall comfort
Wool also does a great job managing moisture and temperature and naturally deterring odors
20 - 30mmHg graduated compression throughout minimizes leg, ankle and foot swelling, helps reduce fatigue and improves recovery time
Mesh is placed strategically to maximize ventilation and moisture movement
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SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks Customer Reviews

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SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks

4.1

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (7)
Regulates temperature well (6)
Good design (4)
Durable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Travel (5)
Daily use (4)
Running (4)
Hiking (3)

- Fit:
- Feels too small
  
  43%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels true to size
  
  Feels too big

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3), Gym rat (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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Dec

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Smartwool Compression Socks

By KM the Nurse

from Anchorage, AK

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well
Wicks Away Moisture

Cons

Not true to size

Best Uses

Daily Use
Travel

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

I wear compression socks on a daily basis for work and love SmartWool products. These fit like $100 + socks that I get prescriptions to wear. Also, since they are SmartWool they do a great job of wicking moisture and keeping feet nice and dry in my winter boots on the weekends. But they are terribly sized. I initially purchased mine for my husband for airplane travel and they are very short in foot length. The large fits my Women's size 9 perfectly. I will be looking for new socks for him and keep wearing these for myself.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good socks.

By Kennett

from Ketchikan, Alaska

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Tight and small size

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Running
Team Sports
Travel
Working Out

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

They run small, but the sock is a good sock. Thin like all liners and really comfy even small. I do a lot of out door work and these are great for summer, or add another thick layer and you have a good moisture layer for winter

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Jun

2011

4.0

Good compression sock

By CatnKid Mom

from New York

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Recovery

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

Bought these socks for recovery from hard run and bike workouts. I'm 5'4" and they go right up to my knee, so perfect height wise. I wore them after a hard 10K yesterday and my calves and ankles are fine this morning. I tried wearing them during the night, but I had to take them off after a while because my toes started hurting. Put them on again to wear to work this morning and they are fine. There is some extra material, not a lot, that sticks out by my ankles and toes, but this has not caused any problems. I'm not planning on running in them and only just got them, so I can't speak as yet to durability, but the material seems kind of thin by my ankles.

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Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

too tight in the toe

By sanchezkountz

from Steilacoom, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Good Design
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Daily Use
Hiking
Travel

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

I wear a 6 in women's shoes, and bought a size small sock. But no matter how much I stretch the toe prior to putting them on, my toes ache after 4 or 5 hours. It's almost as if the toe area is too short. But I'm otherwise extremely pleased with the amount of compression after sitting behind my desk or on a plane all day, and will be exchanging them for a medium.

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May

2011

4.0

Great recovery sock

By Lauren617

from Cambridge, MA

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Good Design

Cons

Best Uses

Running
Travel

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

My hubby bought these for me after reading a review in Runner's World. I love them as a recovery sock or wearing on a run when I am having a "bad day". They give you a little extra pep in your step. They are also my go-to travel sock now. I wear them when I fly to avoid swollen feet when I land. I have narrow feet and skinny calves, so I do wish they were a tiny bit tighter, but they seem to do the trick.

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Dec

2010

(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great idea, could be improved

By Nurse and Runner

from Denver, CO

About Me Gym Rat

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Small size is too short

Best Uses

Daily Use
Travel

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

So I am a nurse who loves to run and workout, which means I am on my feet a lot! I wanted to wear these to work so I can "recover" at work and prevent swelling and leg pain (although actually I feel more leg fatigue after working all day than after running 6 miles). Probably all nurses should wear something like this. Anyhow, I should have gone up a size (from the small) because although I am usually a small in SmartWool socks these are a little too short in the foot but especially too short in the leg. Compression socks should go up to one inch below the knee bend. Maybe the larger sizes are longer. Also, technically they should be sized according to calf size, to ensure that you are getting the right amount of compression (20-30mmHg). If you have circulation problems, you should not wear these but should get a prescription and be measured for true compression stockings. All in all though, these were comfortable to wear at work and I will continue to wear.

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Nov

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A little bit of heavenly relief

By Puddle Jumper

from SLC, UT

About Me Avid Athlete

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Pros

Comfortable
Regulates Temperature Well

Cons

Best Uses

Running

Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

I bought these after the review in Runner's World. I was looking for something to help with recovery after races. I used them on my last race and love them. I drove home 4-5/hrs in them and no aches, etc. I plan to try and run in them and see if they work just as well. For a recovery sock I am hooked!