I bought a pair of these socks shortly after I bought the TravelSox Unisex 2000 Travelsox ($30). I needed a second set for my travel back to home. Both socks are excellent however these black compression socks have the edge as they do nearly the same thing as the TravelSox but at half the price. The goal is the prevent health issues in your legs and feet plus be comfortable to wear. These socks do just that, they circulate the blood in your legs and feet plus feel good once you get used to them.

These travel socks have made my travel days much better. They help circulate the blood in my legs and black goes with any attire. A few things to know or consider if you never worn compression socks before (like me): 1) They are just that "compression" and they fit tight around your legs, calves and feet...as they should. These socks are not the most comfortable at first but you will get used to them. 2) They are a beast to put on! It took me a few minutes to get on properly. These socks give new meaning to the word "compressed." It will take a lot of effort to put them on at first. There is a trick to it but too long to write, so go to youtube and type in "How to put on compression socks" and get a crash course. It will help. 3) Cold wash and drip/hang dry, don't place in the dryer, they will last longer.

The Travel Unisex 2000 socks are good too. They are actually tighter on the feet and feel just a good as these socks. If you are on a budget and want a low cost compression socks for starters, try these. Upgrade to the travel Unisex 2000 when your budget permits.