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

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

These socks are so pretty (Pink & Black) and sporty looking. So A+ on aesthetics. They also seem well-made and I like the thickness of the material. My complaint lies in the level of compression. I absolutely ordered my correct size (small, as I am a size 6/6.5) and the overall fit is perfect. However, the compression is SO tight that I was literally out of breath after struggling to get both feet in the socks. (Now, I do have medical issues, so I am not saying a completely healthy person would wind up out of breath but it was a struggle, and not one I think I could see myself having half asleep in the middle of the night if needed.) Also, I suffer from neuropathy in my hands, as well as my feet, and the process of getting these socks on was not kind to my poor fingers and knuckles. I am returning the small and taking another reviewer's advise of trying a size up to see if that loosens them a bit. Very good quality, though!

I am an elderly woman using the socks to reduce my swollen ankles. The socks are labeled left and right fitting snugly over arches and around ankles. They work as advertised. For the price I paid, I was not thrilled to see the name of the sock company displayed on my ankles. Remember, elderly woman.

These are really nice compression socks.

I don't even know where to start on this review but here goes....I have had problems with my feet and ankles forever. My feet pronate inward, I have no arches, and I have a lot of damage due to walking this way my whole life. The tendons are shredded in my left ankle, the bones are effused and there is arthritis. Everyday by the afternoon my left ankle is in severe pain and very swollen. I have had several cortizone injections over the years to manage the pain and swelling and they only work temporarily. The orthopedic surgeon made a brace for my left foot and ankle and that did not help either. I have tried ankle wraps and the ones with the copper in them and they help only minimally. When I came across these socks and read the description I figured for 15 dollars what do I have to lose. So I bought them......and this was by far the best decision I have ever made. The first day I wore them I felt immediate relief and a huge difference. I had no pain or swelling at from morning through the end of the night. I figured it was just because it was a new thing and it wouldn't last. I was wrong. These socks work so well that so far I have purchased two pairs and then my daughter bought me two more pairs for Christmas. I have worn these socks every single day, except for one day when none were clean, and I have no pain or swelling or anything at all.....the one day I did not wear them, which I thought would be no big deal, I was in so much pain and all swollen by afternoon. I now have four pairs and would like to get at least three more to have one for every day. These socks are thin so now that winter is here and it's been very cold here I can easily wear them under warmer socks in the snow and they don't bulk up mu shoes or boots at all. I cannot rave enough about these socks! They are well worth the 15 dollars a pair and eventually I will get three more pairs so I have one for everyday.

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 bought this product to help with over pronation of my right foot. The pattern and design of the sock mimics how I would use sports tape to create the support. The idea of a sock being able to do this is great for runners who suffer from a weakness of the arch with due to an old injury or just a general weakness. Not as supportive as tape but much more comfortable. Go a size up as they are tight due to the design and what they are trying to achieve. The socks are thin and have no cushioning but I knew that before I bought them and I fee they are a really good product.As for reducing plantar fasciitis pain, that would be for someone else to give views on as I know it is a complex condition.

Habe mir diese bestellt weil ich von der Kasse nur die als Knie Strümpfe bekommen habe und sie bei warmen Wetter nicht wirklich gut sind. Als kamen habe ich sie als erstes gewaschen und sie dann angezogen. Hatte zuerst links auf rechts angezogen und das passte nicht ganz, dann aber richtig angezogen passt perfekt. Habe die Größe 39/41 genommen. Habe erst gedacht zu eng aber als ich drin war perfekte Form, mal sehen wie sie bei der Arbeit funktionieren, da es gerade Wochenende ist.

Ottimo prodotto da subito funzionali ed efficaci

gutes Gefühl beim gehen, und schützt die Knöchel, bei mir nach Fuß OP sehr wichtig, schmerzlindernd und abschwellend. Wunderbar, Dankeschön.

Socken sitzen eng am Fuß und es kann sich keine Blase bilden hatte sie bei einem 2h Lauf an alles top.Kann man definitiv weiter empfehlen