LEG SMART » closed toe http://www.legsmart.com/blog Everything you want to know about Compression Stockings and Leg Health. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 I have a bunion, can I wear compression stockings? http://www.legsmart.com/blog/2010/01/i-have-a-bunion-can-i-wear-compression-stockings/ http://www.legsmart.com/blog/2010/01/i-have-a-bunion-can-i-wear-compression-stockings/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:40:25 +0000 Sam, Editor at LegSmart.com http://www.legsmart.com/blog/?p=355 Compression stockings have very little or no compression in the foot, so they should not bother you if you have a bunion. People who wear open toe compression stockings should be aware that the toe band may fall across your bunion and cause some discomfort. If that’s the case, pull the toe band either closer to your toes, or back near your arch and avoid the bunion. If wearing an open toe continues to aggravate your bunion, we may recommend a closed toe compression stocking.

]]> http://www.legsmart.com/blog/2010/01/i-have-a-bunion-can-i-wear-compression-stockings/feed/ 0 Should I wear an open toe or a closed toe compression stocking? http://www.legsmart.com/blog/2009/12/should-i-wear-an-open-toe-or-a-closed-toe-compression-stocking/ http://www.legsmart.com/blog/2009/12/should-i-wear-an-open-toe-or-a-closed-toe-compression-stocking/#comments Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:14:35 +0000 Sam, Editor at LegSmart.com http://www.legsmart.com/blog/?p=163 Compression stockings come in many different styles and colors. A common question is whether or not people should wear an open toe or closed toe compression stocking. An open toe compression stocking is a sock or stocking that has an opening at the toes. This is great for people with a large shoe size or people with sensitivities in the toes or in the front of the feet. Also, open toe compression stockings are cooler to wear in the warm weather. Often people wear an open toe compression stocking and then put on regular socks over it. This allows people to get the compression they need while wearing whatever kind of sock they want. The flexibility of open toe compression stockings make them popular during spring and summer and places with warm weather and for travelers.

Closed toe compression stockings feel more like a regular sock or stocking. Closed toe compression stockings usually feature a bubble toe to give people more room for the toes. Depending on the size and model, closed toe compression stockings accommodate shoe sizes up to 13 in men and 12 in women.

If you’re concerned about your shoe size when wearing a closed toe compression stocking, check the sizing charts or email us if you have any questions.

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