ZaTech Plantar Fasciitis Socks, Ankle Compression Socks, Foot & Arch Support for Women & Men

Comfortable and feels secure

I broke the 3rd and 4th metatarsal in my foot and I'm finally transitioning from air cast back to shoes. My foot still swells a bit so these are great for swelling/compression. I wear a size 8.5 women's shoe and my foot is a bit on the wide side with a high instep. I ordered the Large according to the size chart and they fit well except they are too long and the heel of the sock goes beyond the heel of my foot. I don't know if ordering a size down might be too tight for the amount of compression I want. Four stars instead of five, just because of the sizing issue, but otherwise happy with these.

I have to say I was skeptical about these socks. However, now I am looking to purchase more of them. I have neuropathy in my feet. These socks are amazing! They are difficult to get on, but once they are on they support my feet and help alleviate the pain. I can be on my feet much longer when I wear these socks than when I don't, which is wonderful for me.

Bit hard to get on good on compression.

Works

These socks provide excellent support in all the right places! I would like 6 more pair so I have a pair per day!

I’m a freelance copywriter/screenwriter. I have the most sedentary job on the planet. To counter that, I walk daily between 3-5 miles. Despite maintaining that exercise pace, ever since I quit smoking I gained back about 40 pounds of the nearly 100 lbs. that I lost 6-10 years ago to cure myself of diabetes through physician-directed activity and diet modification. Yes, biology is a bitch. But the flipside is for many early diabetics it is possible to cure yourself through lifestyle modification. That's part of what makes plantar fasciitis a devil. It snuck up on me, not when I was at my heaviest, but after I’d successfully started reshedding the regained pounds.A word about plantar fasciitis. WebMD says that “the plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes.” I say imagine how a scorpion sting would feel there whether you’re walking, sitting or especially getting out of bed first thing in the morning. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis then you don’t need to imagine it. I was gobbling 600-1200 mg of Motrin every day and it was barely taking the edge off.But it’s the socks you want to know about. I ordered two pair. My foot is a 10.5 2-4E and I’d ordered the XL sock. The minute I got them I ripped open the package and put the left sock on. The sock offers medium compression. Enough that I feel supported, but not enough to limit circulation. So, the sock is a good fit for my wide foot. Putting it on immediately knocked at least 60-70% of the pain out. Since only my left foot is affected I had the bright idea to turn the right sock inside out. It works just as well. The ZaTech sock, though sturdy, is thin enough to wear as an “undersock.” The sock’s moisture wicking is excellent. It keeps your foot feeling clean and dry.Between the sock and an arch support, I’m back nearly to my old pace with very manageable to negligible pain. Sitting, my foot used to be painful. Walking up and down stairs was agonizing and made me feel 90 years old. Not anymore. In the last week, after my 3 mi. circuit the pain diminished to the point where I’m no longer gobbling Motrin. A huge plus. I’m slowly working my way up to my old pace and distance. I’ve also started reincorporating the stretches I learned from another bout of plantar fasciitis 4 years ago. I will never be mistaken for an athlete, but I am disciplined and serious about my exercise. The Zatech compression sock has helped restore much of the joy of that workout.And to Jen, the co-founder of ZaTech. I’ve got to say, as a fellow small businessperson with decades in advertising and marketing, the personal note was a nice touch. I don’t know if it’s ZaTech’s policy to contact every buyer of their products, but her email inspired this long, detailed review. I’ve not received anything in consideration for this review. I bought it. I love it. I’m giving it my strongest endorsement.Signed, one happy walking man

They claim the socks have ankle compression. I bought them in Medium and then in Small. No compression at all.

Would have sent back if wife hadn’t got rid of packing. Been warring compression socks for a more than ten years. The ones I normally wear are no longer available on Amazon. So though I’d try these. £13 95 . One pair quite expensive. As yet the jury is out. Very. Very tight and hard to get on . No cushioning at all. Would be only be for shoes . Not walking boots. You live and learn. Money wasted I think.

As I only had one foot painful would be better to have had 2 right feet I’m sure most people have only one foot bad

these socks look and feel good quality but do not fit I bought a size larger than I would have normally XL for size 9 but still way too small the sizing chart is not fit for purpose returning for refund

My feet are fairly narrow, but had swollen slightly with injury. I have size 8 feet and got large. A broader you might struggle. Did give support making it easier to walk. Had several months now and have washed well on a weekly basis. My foot measures 24cm with weight on my foot round the MTP joints (knuckles).

A bit difficult to get on but were comfortable and seemed to help with heel pain after using a few times and was able to walk further on third day if using them