travel socks

[supernanny]

We are travelling to usa in september and need to buy travel socks, does anyone know which compression factor we need and if a particular brand/type are better than others T I A

[lajohn]

can you post that in english please? september is still warm in the usa.

[888sally888]

Boots have a good range of travel socks, so I would go there and ask their advice.

[supernanny]

It is in English. Travel socks that you wear to prevent d.v.t on flights hence the need to know the compression factor

[butterflies]

The best thing to prevent dvt is to have a walk about every 45 minutes or so for at least 5 good minutes, as you need to keep the circulation going. Socks can help but don't do the job. You never see air hostesses wearing travel socks.
Hope you have a good flight and enjoy the US of A

[ilovemarkb]

hi there suppernanny! compression level required is 14-17mmhg. Both boots own and scholl have this! boots are a little cheaper! think all of their travel stuff is on 3 for 2. P.S if you choose the skin colored ones you get 2 pair, then of course you have the option of wearing dress or skirt!! A lot of people take low dosage aspirin (75mg) before long journeys.

[supernanny]

Thank you all for your answers especially ilovemarkb, found your reply very helpful I will go in Boots tomorrow. Thanks again

[Dee Sa]

Boots sell them at the airport.

[Jules001]

I bought some in Morrisons for �4.99 - they were absolutely fine on our flight to usa.

[BertiWooster]

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