To prevent tired legs, arthritis, sore feet and blisters while hiking, wearing good compression socks is essential. With the right compression socks, walkers can walk more comfortably and for longer periods of time, or even start walking again. Read more about the effect of compression socks on your hiking enjoyment below.
Difference between compression socks and regular socks
The main difference between compression socks and regular cotton socks is that compression socks are able to wick away perspiration. The reason is that compression socks are not made of cotton, but of other fabrics such as polyester, polyamide and elastane. These fabrics keep your feet dry longer, which prevents skin irritations and blisters. Cotton is comfortable and cheap, but dries slowly, shrinks and wears quickly and does not retain its shape. Furthermore, compression socks have a defined pressure profile.
Compression socks
Compression socks are an aid based on the compression stocking. Compression socks stimulate blood circulation which reduces or even eliminates complaints such as swollen legs, tired legs, swollen feet and heat rashes. Many walkers suffer from heat rashes: red spots on the calves and shins. Heat rash is caused by the inability to drain fluids and waste products properly. When the temperature is high, the blood vessels dilate even more, which makes it more difficult to drain. Compression socks stimulate the blood flow to prevent heat rash.
How compression socks work
Compression socks provide a compression that slowly decreases in the direction of the heart. This improves blood circulation so that muscles can efficiently take up oxygen and therefore recover faster. As a result of the improved blood circulation, the muscles warm up and injuries are prevented. In addition, the relieving compression ensures that unpleasant muscle vibrations are prevented during walking, preventing premature fatigue. The elimination of waste products is also improved as a result of the compression socks, which helps to prevent acidified muscles.
Enforma compression socks are extremely light and have a temperature and moisture regulating effect.
Benefits of compression socks
There are many more benefits to wearing compression socks when hiking.
Blister-free
The pleat-free fit with compression and moisture-wicking material wraps around your foot like a second skin. This ensures that the socks do not slip and blisters are prevented.
Better step retention
The perfect fit with compression ensures that the socks are continuously wrinkle-free and stay in place. This ensures more feeling in your shoes.
Fresh legs
Already while walking, the precisely defined pressure profile stimulates blood circulation. This provides your legs with important nutrients so that your legs are always fresh.
Stable joints
The pressure profile on the compression sock stimulates your muscles and joints in a profound way. This prepares them optimally for any hiking terrain and makes your running even more stable.
Compression socks for young and old
Compression socks are not only suitable for older hikers, but also for younger people who can benefit from wearing compression socks. People of all ages can benefit from wearing compression socks, for example after an injury, when recovering from surgery or if you easily suffer from tired legs.
Compression socks from Enforma
At Enforma Socks you will find a wide range of compression socks. These are characterised not only by their excellent performance, but also by the wide choice of colours. The compression socks give the right support and ensure a better drainage of waste products. This ensures that the blood flows more quickly during walking, which ultimately results in better recovery after a walk or run. Our compression socks are also ideal to wear during other intensive sports such as tennis, skiing and cycling.
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