Lovely lovely socks! (Scholls Flight Sock)

Member Name: juicy_lucy

Product:	Scholls Flight Sock
Date:	06/09/08 (483 review reads)
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Advantages: Can help reduce the risk of DVT

Disadvantages: They look awful

Scholl flight socks

With all of the hype about these I am always amazed when i get onto an aeroplane that i seem to be about the only one wearing them. I know this because I see people in their shorts, although it's more tricky to decide on business flights when people are suited and booted.

WHAT DO THEY DO?

When on an aeroplane, the long periods of inactivity, combined with often cramped conditions and dehydration can cause circulatory problems including Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT risks increase as you get older, during pregnancyand with a previous history of blood clots, but it is recommended that everyone wears the socks unless medically advised against it.
These socks are apparently medically proven to help prevent DVT by helping to improve the flow of blood and ensure correct circulation. They will also help reduce the build up of fluid and alleviate heavy aching feelings in the legs which you can experience after a long flight

WHO ARE THEY FOR?

They are designed for men and women of all ages and come in a range of sizes from shoe size 3 to shoe size 12.

THE SOCKS THEMSELVES...

The socks come in a sealed plastic packet with lots of information on the bag and a scary leaflet inside telling me all the dangers of DVT.
The socks themselves are described as being discreet and comfortable and like normal socks. Not so! They are long (up to the knees0 and look like the very thickest of support tights. In fact, even if I catch a glimpse of my feet, I can see they are most definitely not normal socks.
I have the black socks, and when i do don my rather attractive garments, they do feel quite comfortable and if it weren't for they fact that they look so shocking, i could forget I am wearing them.

HOW TO PUT THEM ON...

Because these incorporate compression it's important that they are worn correctly. Firstly, ensure you have the correct size. There are 3 different sizes taking into account foot calf and ankle size, so tape measure at the ready!
The socks should, without forcing them, be pulled to just below the knee, and when I put them on they are not like normal socks because they are tighter and have to be pulled up more carefully. Make sure there are no wrinkles, and don't roll them down while wearing them because there will be a build up of compression.

LOOKING AFTER THEM...

These can be washed at 40 degrees and you can use them and wash them afterwards for 30 washes, so you do get your moneys worth.

WARNINGS:

Consult a health profession before wearing them if you have heart or circulatory problems, are pregnant, have sever varicose veins or reduced mobility.
There are also several warnings on the leaflet about walking about during the flight, keeping hydrated and keeping an eye on your legs and temperature when you leave the aeroplane.

THE PRODUCTS

As I mentioned before the socks are available in 3 sizes, and 2 colours (black and sheer medium. I would imagine they both look as bad as each other!

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY

Available in airports and chemists ,they cost around they £12 mark but if you take into consideration they are good for 30 flights 9assuming they are washed after each flight) then they are not an expensive purchase.

MADE BY

They are made by scholl, but the socks can be bought online by doing a general search for scholl flight socks

VERDICT

It has become quite a habit of mine to wear them regardless of the length of the flight. My most recent flight was Newcastle Heathrow and naturally I donned my socks for an hour. They are comfortable to wear and reagrdless as to whether they are helping me, I feel better when I wear them, but I am one of those people who does the in flight exercises! They are easy to take care of and whilst not the best looking things, as long as I wear trousers, i am sure I'm not offending anyone.

As I have been using these flight socks (not these specific ones0 for many years, i would recommend anyone who wants to reduce the risk of DVT to wear them.

Thanks for reading
Daniela x x

Summary: Flight socks