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

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 accidentally ordered these not paying attention it was only 1 pair of socks. However compared to other planter fasciitis socks - these seem first class. Very tight compression fit, seemed to help a little during some very long days on my feet. Not sure anything else would do any better in a sock!

This is a wonderful product. I’ve had issues with my feet since I was younger following a bad accident where my right ankle was fractured. I used custom made orthotics for about 20 years and for some reason they just stopped working. They became harder to fit in shoes and if they aren’t seated just right they can do more harm than good. I finally gave up on them and would tape my archs myself when I would run, but wanted this support all of the time. Then I found these socks and they are amazing. It’s even better than taping and more cost effective. The compression is also helpful. My archs aren’t collapsing anymore and my back pain and sciatica have resolved. It’s like having orthotics in your socks. I’ll be using these socks for the rest of my life.

I've purchased other compression footwear before that did not enclose the toes and I was very happy with those products. However, I wanted to have a pair of socks that I wouosnt have to wear my regular socks over so I decided to try these. I'm on my feet all day for work and use compression type footwear to alleviate stress on my ankles and arches. But I was not impressed with these socks.I wear a size 10 shoe and bought the large size according to the chart. The first thing I noticed about these socks is that they were very difficult to get on my feet. But hey, they're supposed to be tight or they wouldn't be supportive, right? Well after 10 hours on my feet I felt the typical aches I'd feel wearing regular socks. So, they are either not the right size, not the right design, or they simply are not providing the support I need. I think they provide some support, which is why I'm giving them 3 stars, but they are not right for me.

I bought 2 pairs of the quarter length socks... one for hiking and one for ice hockey skates. They require a bit more effort to get on as they are tight. The material is a bit stiff and does not stretch much like regular socks do. However, the compression support they provide is quite good. I don't have any foot problems so I don't know how well they do in that regard. I did select the XL size for my size 9 feet. My feet are not slim nor are they considered wide. The XL fit perfectly after they were washed in cold water and hung dry. I also like the fabric patterns of these socks. The letters indicating "left" and "right" could be more subtle though but that isn't a big deal.The socks are pricey so it would cost a small fortune to stock up on them. I'll still use my regular socks for everyday wear and save these for hockey and when I know I'll really need the extra support.

My mum likes this socks as it does the job as mentioned. It helps to reduce swollen feet. Good product . Thanks

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