Vim & Vigr Best Friend and Petite Dot Compression Socks

Colorful compression socks for men and women. 

Not Just for Travel

I used to think of compression socks as fairly boring travel items, necessary on long flights if they helped with circulation and puffiness but not something I thought of after my flight. Then I found out about Vim & Vigr’s compression socks, featuring bold colors, polka dots, stripes, and other fun designs. I was curious.

The first day I wore the Vim & Vigr’s cotton Best Friend socks, which are made out of a cute puppy face pattern, I noticed instantly how nice if felt to have such a snug-fitting sock with a nice two-inch wide ribbing around the top of the sock. It was like my leg was getting supported in a way I didn’t even know it needed. Later in the day I appreciated that the socks had not moved at all. Love socks that don’t slip or crumple up in my shoes. 

Throughout the day I noticed that my legs felt just a bit more springy. It was a subtle feeling, as if my legs were not quite so tired at the end of the day. I wondered if this was a placebo effect.

The next day I wore Vim & Vigr’s merino wool Petite Dot socks. I had that same slightly energizing feeling in my legs, and it make me feel like maybe I had just a teensy bit more energy all over. Since merino wool is effective at resisting odor, I was able to wear the socks several more times without washing. Every day they felt as snug and supportive as the first time I wore them. 

I also wear Vim & Vigr socks during and after activity to combat swelling in my left leg, which is still recovering from a surgery several months ago. 

Ask Your Doctor

Wearing the Vim & Vigr socks made my legs feel good, so I asked my doctor about them since I have a condition for which compression socks are recommended. He said that the 15-20 MMHG socks that I wear-tested were not really considered a therapeutic level of compression, but he thought they were a great way for me to get used to wearing compression socks. 

I agree. Now that I’ve worn a mild level of compression, I feel ready to try the next level. Vim & Vigr makes socks in three compression levels: 15-20 MMHG, 20-30 MMHG, and 30-40 MMHG. They also make socks in three materials: cotton, wool, and nylon, and they make socks in two calf sizes.

Bottom Line

I’m a little surprised by how much I like wearing compression socks, They are thinner than my regular socks, but I don’t mind because I am happy to wear anything that makes me feel even a tiny bit more energized. 

Details

Material: Vim & Vigr Best Friend cotton socks are made out of:: 48% Cotton, 42% Nylon, 10% Latex-free Spandex. Merino Petite Dot socks are made out of: 45% Nylon/40% Merino Wool/15% Latex-free Spandex. 

Colors/Sizes: Available in cream with navy contrasts and in pink with gold contrast in sizes S/M, M/L, L/XL, Wide Calf S/M, Wide Calf M/L, Wide Calf L/XL.

Compression level: 15-20 mmHg

Manufacturer: vimvigr.com

Please note: this review details my experience with this product and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you want to know if compressions socks are appropriate for you.

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Cotton Best Friend socks $36 / merino Petite Dots socks $38

Cotton Wide Calf socks $36 / Merino Wide Calf socks $38