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Frequently Asked Questions

• What are over the calf socks?

  Over the calf socks are also often described as “knee high,” “long socks” or “executive length.” What does not come down to preference is menswear etiquette, with the longstanding rule that men should not expose their bare leg when wearing pants.

• What is the best sock length for men?

  Sock Length Style Tips Dress socks are generally knit to either mid-calf or over the calf lengths. As the name implies, mid-calf socks reach approximately halfway up a man’s calf while over the calf socks reach fully above the calf and rest just below the knee.

• Do you offer compression socks that are mid length?

  We offer mid-length compression socks that come about halfway up the calf so you can still benefit from graduated compression technology. Graduated technology works to apply more compression to the feet and gradually lessens compression as it moves up the leg.

• How do socks stay up all day?

  That doesn’t mean stopping at the midpoint (hence, mid-calf) or around your ankle (quarter socks or ankle socks), but complete over those parts. Most importantly, the elastic at the top of the sock tightly hugs your calf, allowing it to stay up all day.

• What are good calf stretches?

  Stretch Number 2: The Seated Calf Stretch Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Lean forward and grab the arches of your feet. Pull your toes toward your body until a stretch is felt in your calf muscles Hold for 10 seconds. Repeat with the other leg.

• Do calf sleeves help with shin splints?

  Warmth and compression eases inflammation, soothes pain and promotes healing. Shin splints brace supports the soft tissues of the lower leg. Compression sleeve for calf and shins is flexible but durable. This best brace for shin splints helps absorb shock to the tissues of the lower leg.

• What is a calf shoe?

  Calfskin or calf leather is a leather or membrane produced from the hide of a calf, or juvenile domestic cattle. Calfskin is particularly valuable because of its softness and fine grain, as well as durability. It is commonly used for high-quality clothing, shoes, wallets, and similar products, as well as traditional leather bookbindings.

• What is a calf exercise?

  Calf raises are the classic calf-strengthening exercise. They use your body weight to strengthen and tone the gastrocnemius and soleus. Starting position: Stand near a wall for balance. Place your feet hip-width apart, and make sure your ankles, knees, and hips are in vertical alignment to protect your joints.