Socks that save your life! (Boots Flight Socks)

Member Name: totallyextreme

Product:	Boots Flight Socks
Date:	14/10/09 (46 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Keep blood flowing

Disadvantages: Price

My mum has a history of heart and blood circulation problems so, last year, when she decided to embark on a massive around the world trip to Australia, i recommended she bought a pack of these, and they certainly did their job.


Although at first, i was massively shocked by the price of these items. Coming in at £12.99 for just one pair ( i had initially been told that you got about 3 in a pack! This is not true) they were definately some of the most expensive socks that i have ever seen.


However, when we got them home and took them out of the box they looked like the real deal, and after some internet research we realised that they limit the chances of a blood clot during a flight or long journey by about 75%. In my opinion, this is worth paying the money for. £12.99 for something that can potentially save your life is definately worth having.


The science behind them is slightly hazy. However, they are supposed to work to keep the blood flowing around your legs and ankles, which in turn helps the rest of the body to pump blood, meaning that the chances of a clot are far far smaller.


My mum informed me that during the journey the socks were both comfortable and warm. Something that is very reassuring when you are wearing them for a period of about 25 hours by the time you have got home and taken them off.
She said that they seemed to do the job as she had no difficulties during the journey, and even at times completely forgot that she had them on.


Therefore, if you believe the science behind these socks then they definately have to be a must buy for anybody with any history of DVT or any other similar blood related problems.


£12.99 is a horrific price to pay for socks, but for socks that may save your life, it just may be worth it then!

Summary: 4 stars