Knee-High (Over the calf) compression socks or crew compression socks

The choice between over-the-calf and crew compression socks depends mainly on your preferences. Both types of socks offer compression benefits, and the decision often depends on factors such as the level of compression you require and what style feels most comfortable.
Knee-High (Over-the-Calf) Compression Socks
Knee-high socks typically reach just below the knee. They provide compression support for the calf muscles, lower leg, and potentially the knee area. The compression can help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and prevent DVT.

Depending on the sock style, they can also protect the shin from abrasions from cycling and soccer and support the foot from shock and injury.
Compression Socks Reduce Injury
For cycling, for instance, some Sox Solution socks have extra padding at the foot pad to provide more support for the forefoot, where the most power comes from in cycling. This helps reduce injury as the forefoot is heavily used to gain power from the bike.Â
Compression from the sock's upper portion also protects the calf from injury by managing blood flow. Instead of letting fluid collect in the lower parts of the body, compression socks push blood and body fluid back toward the heart, improving circulation and reducing the buildup of lactic acid.Â
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Crew Compression Socks

Crew compression socks do not extend as high as over-the-calf socks. They usually reach to the middle or lower calf. Some people find crew socks more comfortable, especially during warm weather. Crew socks offer better breathability while you still get some benefit from compression.Â
A benefit of crew compression socks at Sox Solutions is ankle protection. If you're training away from access to a physical trainer, the ankle support weaving found in many of our Equilibrium and VitalSox models supports the ankle to help keep it from torquing left or right.
Athletes often don't have the expertise or time to tape their ankles with athletic tape correctly. When away from an athletic trainer, using Sox Solution socks is an easy way to protect from injury using the equipment you already have.Â
Which Sock is Better?
Over-the-calf socks might be a better option if you require more comprehensive compression coverage and support for the calf muscles. If you prefer greater breathability, crew socks could be more suitable while you still get some compression benefits.
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