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What should I do if my open toe rolls up on the foot?

Sam — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:57:38 +0000

Open compression stockings are easy to put on and take off and many people prefer to have their toes open to wear sandals. But sometimes, the opening of the toe band will drift or roll up on the foot. This could be caused by several things, but we’ll talk about the two most common.

First, the shoe might be too tight. So when you’re wearing an open toe with or without a sock over it and you put your foot into a tight shoe, the toe band rolls up. A solution would be to wear a shoe that has more room in the front. Or avoid wearing socks that are too thick over your open toe compression stocking.

Second, the open toe compression rolls when it gets worn out. Make sure you’re washing your compression stockings properly after wearing them and that they are replaced every 4-6 months depending on how often you wear them.

It Stays roll-on skin adhesive is good for keeping your compression stockings in their right place. You can roll a bit of It Stays on the top and bottom of your foot and stick the open toe band to keep it from moving throughout the day. Wash off with warm water and gentle soap.

I have a bunion, can I wear compression stockings?

Sam — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:40:25 +0000

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.

Should I wear an open toe or a closed toe compression stocking?

Sam — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:14:35 +0000

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.