Worth a try!
So first things first, these compression socks are definitely long! I’m very squarely in the L size by measurement, but sometimes wonder if I should have ordered a medium—not just because of the calf height, but because the foot is long as well. I’m 5’8” tall & wear an EU 42 shoe, about a US men’s 9/women’s 11. When comparing these to Sockwell 15-20mmHg, my initial impression is that I prefer Wellow, because they are tall! And my experience with Sockwell 15-20mmHg is that some colors, especially darker ones, aren’t tall enough. I’ve been wearing Sockwell 20-30mmHg daily for years for POTS/dysautonomia & wanted to try Wellow out for variety. Obviously, the compression isn’t as strong as a 20-30mmHg sock would be, but I do find them very easy to put on. Some of my Sockwells have thread patterns on the reverse that are easy to snag; the Wellows I got (mulberry dot) do not. For all the stuff I have going on, a sock that’s easy to put on is better than no sock at all! And yes, while they border on too long, they’re more comfortable at the cuff than my others. As the company says, it’s meant to feel like a “gentle hug for the legs”, and it is that, in my experience. And my hands/fingers don’t experience as much pain as even 15-20mmHg gives me to put them on. The stretch is forgiving while putting them on while still giving a good squeeze while wearing them. I will still keep Sockwell 20-30mmHg in my rotation & on my wish list, but this pair of Wellow socks is a strong addition to my collection. I don’t know how they’ll wear in the long term—I wear socks thin across the ball of the foot—but I’m glad to have them, especially since I got them during a sale. The entire sole of the foot, up past the ankle, is reinforced, which gives me some peace of mind about longevity. I was also happy to discover that they aren’t slippery like tights/knee highs, like a couple pairs of more synthetic pairs of socks I have feel. I don’t feel like I’m going to slide out of the front my Birkenstocks while going downstairs. They just feel like a supportive, secure pair of cushioned-sole socks. The mulberry dot print is delightful in person; I hope to add some of the eclipse prints to my collection. 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Read more