During walks, your lower legs are subjected to a lot of repetitive stress. Good support helps you to keep moving comfortably and reduce tired legs and feet. Compression can be valuable support, both during walking and during recovery afterwards.
Walking with compression stockings
During a long walk (such as the Amsterdam City Walk), your lower legs are continuously stressed. With every step, your muscles process small shocks and repetitive movements. This causes small damages to the muscle tissue. This is a normal process from which your body usually recovers quickly. When this recovery temporarily lags, fluid can accumulate in the lower legs. This is because muscle tissue consists of protein, and protein attracts fluid. The result can be that your legs feel heavy or somewhat swollen, which makes blood circulation less efficient and slows down the removal of waste products.
Support compression stockings
The Herzog Support Compression Sock provides precisely graduated pressure, which gradually decreases from the ankle to the knee. The compression stimulates blood circulation and helps the body to remove waste products more quickly. This ensures optimal blood flow, even during intensive exertion. If you also wear the socks after your walk, you will also support recovery and be ready for your next activity faster.
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Compression ankle socks
In addition to the longer Support Compression Socks, the PRO Compression Ankle Socks are also perfectly suited for compression during walks. The ankle sock supports the arch of the foot and relieves the plantar fascia. Due to the soft footbed and moisture-wicking properties, both products are an aid to faster recovery and preventing common walking injuries.
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Maximum support
For hikers who need maximum support, there are the Herzog PRO Compression Socks. These medical compression socks (compression class 2) provide higher and more precisely controlled compression than the Support Compression Socks. The graduated compression is highest at the ankle and gradually decreases towards the knee, which helps to prevent fluid retention in the lower legs.
The PRO Compression Socks are widely worn by hikers who are prone to complaints such as heavy or tired legs, varicose veins, recurring calf complaints or fluid retention around the ankles. Many hikers also choose the extra support offered by medical compression socks during multi-day hikes, long distances or intensive training periods. Thanks to the personal sizing system, the socks fit snugly to the shape of the lower leg, which is important for optimal functioning and a comfortable feeling while hiking.
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