Sigvaris Merino Outdoor Socks Knee High 15-20 mmHg

$43.00

The Sigvaris Merino Outdoor Socks knee high is a graduated compression garment, knitted in mild 15-20 mmHg compression. Graduated compression is strongest at the ankle and eases as it travels up the leg. It covers the foot and calf and finishes just below the knee.

Merino Outdoor is the work-and-trail sock in the range: fine Merino wool with cushioned, padded soles that help prevent blisters, mesh flex zones for ventilation, and no compression through the heel and instep, which makes it easier to pull on. Sigvaris intends it for work boots, steel-toed shoes and most work footwear.

The toe is closed, so the foot is covered. Sigvaris sizes it from your own leg measurements rather than from a shoe size or a dress size.

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Choose this if you want a natural fibre against your skin — cotton, wool, linen or bamboo.

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Want it to look like ordinary hosiery? Sigvaris Sheer Fashion Women's Knee High 15-20 mmHg Compression Socks is fine and see-through.

On your feet all day? JOBST ActiveWear Knee High 15-20 mmHg Compression Socks has a cushioned sole underfoot.

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Natural properties of wool make these socks odour resistant
Thermoregulating and moisture-wicking for year-round wear
Cushioned soles help prevent blisters
Mesh flex zones for comfort and ventilation
Smooth, flat toe seam
Soft and comfortable
Perfect for outdoor work environments and activities

Fine Merino Wool: 67%
Nylon: 26%
Spandex: 7%
Latex Free

People standing on their feet all day
Outdoor sports and walking
Work boots, steel-toed shoes and most work shoes

Not suitable for: severe arterial insufficiency, intermittent claudication or ischaemia; uncontrolled congestive heart failure.

Sigvaris also asks for caution where there are skin sensitivities or allergies; advanced neuropathy with sensory loss in the leg or foot; diabetes with arterial compromise; confinement to bed or non-ambulatory use unless a physician has prescribed it; or eczema, hypodermatitis, dermatosclerosis or dermatitis.

This product provides mild, over-the-counter compression (15-20 mmHg), below the medical-grade 20-30 mmHg threshold. Canadian extended health benefit plans (e.g. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Blue Cross, Green Shield Canada) generally reserve coverage for medical-grade compression of 20-30 mmHg or higher with a prescription, so this item is not usually eligible. If reimbursement is a factor, please confirm your plan's terms with your provider before ordering. We're happy to prepare an itemized estimate for your insurer — use Get an Insurance Estimate for this item, or add several to your cart and request one for everything at once. No charge, and it's not an order.

Measure first thing in the morning, before swelling builds, with the tape snug but not tight.

Measure standing, with your foot flat on the floor and your leg at a right angle to it.

Check the size chart below. If your measurements don't fit a size on it, contact us and we'll help.

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Size	S	M	L	X
Ankle circumference (cm)narrowest point, just above the ankle bone	18 – 24	19 – 26	20 – 27	21 – 29
Women’s shoe size (US)	<7.5	7.5 – 9.5	10 – 12	12.5 – 15
Men’s shoe size (US)	<6.5	6.5 – 8.5	9 – 11	11.5 – 14

Wash after every wear, which maintains the compression and keeps the garment hygienic
Hand washing is recommended; you may machine wash on the gentle cycle in lukewarm water up to 40°C (104°F)
Turn the garment inside out and place it in a laundry net before washing
Use a mild detergent; never use bleach or fabric softener
Rinse well and air dry; do not tumble dry, iron or dry clean
Store at room temperature in a dry place, away from light and direct heat
Alternate two or more pairs, and replace them after about six months of daily wear, as compression diminishes with wearing and washing

Sigvaris recommends wearing donning gloves. They cut the chance of snagging the fabric on a fingernail, and the grip makes it easier to draw the garment up and smooth it out so the compression sits evenly.

Put your hand inside the garment and grab the heel between your thumb and fingers, as if making a sock puppet.
Still holding the heel, turn the garment inside out, which brings the heel to the front.
Step into the foot and place the heel of the garment just short of your own heel.
Gently unfold the garment, leaving a small single-layer band across the foot.
Put your finger into the fold and pop it over the heel.
Smooth out all wrinkles and set the top band two finger-widths below the right-angle bend of your knee; do not pull it any higher.

Put compression on first thing in the morning, while your legs are least swollen; if you are already up and about, lie down or sit with your legs raised for a while first.

To take it off, roll the top band down and stroke downward with flat hands as the garment doubles over itself, then pull it over the heel and off. If a garment is badly twisted, it is easier to take it off and start again than to straighten it on the leg.