Lemon HeroZipper Compression Socks 15-20 mmHg Open Toe, Medical Zip Up Compression Stockings for Women and Men - Improves Blood Circulation, Relieves Pain & Swelling

Be kind to the zipper. Do not yank the zipper to close when fully open. After catching your breath squeeze the zipper sides together about an inch above the tab and pull it slowly and firmly, repeating until all zipped up. 😃 You are probably going to wear the socks for 24 hours so take your time. My measurements said a 3x large was the correct size but out of a sense of caution I ordered the 4x which fit perfectly and is very satisfactory to start with.

I’m 83 and I run 30 to 50 miles per week. In 2014 a little too much chemo cured my cancer but left me with severe neuropathy in both hands and legs. My grip strength has disappeared and my balance is not good. I always wear both tights and compression socks because they help to restore my proprioception so that I trip or fall less often. I have tried many compression socks and sleeves, including CWX, Truform, Copper Fit, Kingbridal, SB SOX, Thirty48, Blitzu, Relaxsan, and Hi Clasmix. The Lemon Heros are by far the best for me for these reasons:The open toe design means they don't press painfully on my toenails. All of the closed toe designs eventually start hurting so that I can't wear them for a half-marathon or farther.They are the easiest to put on. They require no grip strength at all and even have a loop of fabric on the pull tab so I can zip them up with one finger. The Kingbridal are second in this category. Of the others, only CWX and Copper Fit come close to being "easy" to put on.The open end on my foot fits firmly but without too much pressure. Other open toe designs leave a ring of soreness around my foot after an hour or so of running. I can wear the Lemon Heros all day long with no discomfort.The Lemon Heros provide excellent ankle support and compression around the entire calf even though the fabric is thin enough that I can wear Thorlo socks over them for more comfort and cushioning. The tights slip on easily over the Heros and Thorlos. I even add Zensah leg warmers for cold weather. The SB SOX and Blitzu sleeves provide good ankle support but don't cover the calf, so don't help as much with proprioception.In short, the Lemon Heros are the answer to my prayers, compression socks built by people who understand human anatomy and the needs of the people who wear them. They even have a "skin guard" strip to prevent the zipper from catching on skin or hair. I finally feel strong again and fully in control of my legs and feet.All that remains is to see how well the zipper/fabric connection holds up with long usage. I've worn them only about a dozen times and so far they look good. I'm careful to put foot powder on my heels and hold the sides of the zipper together (as much as possible) while putting them on so as not put stress on the zipper.Update 7/22/21I've been wearing these socks regularly for 10 months, at least every other day for 1 to 2 hours while I run and a total of 3 to 4 hours per wearing. They have held up far better than expected. The fabric loops on the pull tabs came off, which was more or less expected and not a big deal because they aren't really necessary. I thought that by now, with all the donning and doffing and washing, I'd start to see holes developing in the heels, but from what I can see, I'll get at least another 6 months of wear before I'll have to discard them. That's really good for my running socks. Even my Thorlos don't always last that long.The zipper/fabric connection still looks 100% solid.BTW, I always wear cheap cotton gloves when putting the socks on, because the gloves prevent my fingernails from digging into the fabric and, over time, weakening it.They tell you to wear the zipper on the inside of your leg. I wear it on the outside because I have a sensitive spot on the inside of my leg just where the bottom of the zipper lies. The zipper causes that spot to itch. Wear your socks however you like.

I like these compression stockings better than others I have tried. The material under the zipper keeps it from marking my legs, and the amount of compression is just right for 6-8 hours of wear.

These were recommended to me by my Doctor. Super easy to put on and zip. Only thing I didn’t like was zipper kind of dug into my leg when zipped. I had to pull zipper down a little.Otherwise a pretty good sock

ease in wearing, comfortable

Hubby had a problem with swelling in one leg and had a problem fitting his large legs. We were able to get a 4x for him. The zipper made it so easy to put and take off the hose.

Reordered fit is good. Easy to get on. Highly recommend zipper

It was a gift for my Mother. I have not heard from her.

The features of this product that stand out are the zipper and the ease of getting them on and off. Anyone that has to wear these knows how frustrating they can be. Although, these are low compression, they worked well in my application (DVT). It has a cloth zipper shield which certainly helps to prevent the zipper from leaving marks on the leg. The other stockings that are offered on Amazon with two sets for the same price are similar but are of poorer quality. Those DO NOT have this shield. I will mention that I ordered mine one size larger than measured and they fit perfect.

Really disappointed in sizing chart

I have clots in my legs. Was advised to wear compression stockings but found it quite a task to put them on. I bought a pair of these zipper socks to make sure they were easy to put on and the zipper did not break. I measured my legs with a measuring tape to make sure I bought the right size. I had no problems with the first pair and ordered 4 more pairs. I now wear a pair each day, they are comfortable and do their job. Have put them through the wash and they didn’t shrink or change shape.

They are comfortable, my only wish is that they would be a little longer.

At first it feels small when I got them on they are great!