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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.

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    • 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 Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Running
    Wool / wool blend
    67% merino wool/30% nylon/3% elastic
    Knee-high
    Yes
    Unisex
    Fabric type
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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

      5

      2010

      (15 of 15 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.

      • Fit:
      • Feels too small
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      6

      2011

      (2 of 2 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.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      1

      2010

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      A little bit of heavenly relief

      By Puddle Jumper

      from SLC, UT

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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!

        • Fit:
        • Feels true to size
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        17

        2010

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Love them!

        By Heatherrs

        from Texas

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Design

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Hiking
          • Running

          Comments about SmartWool PhD Graduated Compression Ultra Light Socks:

          I used them after a very long run. None of the soreness I expected was there - even the next day.

          • Fit:
          • Feels true to size
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          17

          2011

           
          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

          • Fit:
          • Feels too small
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jun

          13

          2011

           
          4.0

          Good compression sock

          By CatnKid Mom

          from New York

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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.

            • Fit:
            • Feels true to size
            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jun

            12

            2011

             
            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.

              • Fit:
              • Feels too small
              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              May

              31

              2011

               
              4.0

              Great recovery sock

              By Lauren617

              from Cambridge, MA

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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.

                • Fit:
                • Feels too big
                • Was this a gift?:
                • Yes

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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