Wednesday, March 8, 2017

What Kind Of Compression Wear do I wear and why!

Ok! I have already explained why on the other blog posts on. Why do I wear Pantyhose. Now I will explain on what I do wear I wear! And how good they are. And what benefits they have. When I first learned about men wearing support pantyhose for compression for weak and tired legs. I read that theres two that you can try for cheap. And that was L'eggs Medium Support or L'eggs Active Support. I started off with L'eggs Medium Support. Cause at the store I was at. Didn't have Active Support. And I mean to tell you. Instantly my legs felt so much better. The problem I have with my legs is. When I walk my legs feel twisted as I walk. And my legs would be prone to let go on me. My knee muscles would tighten up into a knot. And my legs would just simply leg go from under me. Now wearing the hosiery. That twist I had in my legs is gone! And no more trouble with my knees. I tried good knee braces and all they did was. Making my knees hurt even more. As well at the time I was having sharp pain my legs. Felt like a axle in my legs. And walking with chains around my ankles. Very hard to move. Im dead in the water without my hosiery. I have to wear them everyday. When I do take them off. My walking has to be very small. After awhile. Might of been around a year or so. And after doing research on it. I decided to try L'eggs Active Support. And trust me there is a difference in between L'eggs medium support and L'eggs Active Support. L'eggs Medium Support yarns are not at tight as L'eggs Active Support. And as well L'eggs Active Support is as good as advertised. L'eggs Active support has great circulation compression for tired acky legs. But it depends on what compression you need. If you need high compression. They might not be for you. Next I learned from a good friend of mine I have meet from social media. Known As what he goes by Rob Speedking. About Hanes Alive. And after researching about them. And reading on Rob Speedkings review on them. Rob Speedking has to wear to wear them for Restless Leg Syndrome. And you can read more about it on Rob Speedking blog at speedkingrva.blogspot.com .But anyhow I decided to give Hanes Alive a try. And they are really good. Very comfortable and good quality. Feels like to me anymore. There a little more of a upgrade from L'eggs Active Support. And provide more compression for circulation. The only downside I give Hanes Alive is there sizing is a little small. So since 2012. I would wear either L'eggs Active Support or Hanes Alive. Maybe if its cold outside might slip on a Oquare tights for a little more warmth. Now started this early 2016. Or sooner rather. Looking into more better types of compression hosiery. And found 2 at my local Walgreens called Fite Rite & Futuro . And this last year. I have tried both. Fite Rite are really nice I have tried both Pantyhose & stockings from this brand. There 18-20 in compression. And my review on them. They are really nice. Super tight on your legs. They are a good for your buck. Just keep note. Maybe this doesn't reply to everyone. But at least for me. The Fit Rite Pantyhose can be very hard to put on. It takes me 20-30 mins to put on. Because there so tight. And I got the biggest size I can get. Next up is Futuro . I have currently wearing these more then others. Compression in these are 8-10. I been getting the friench Cut ones. And my thoughts on them is very good. Good soild compression. There thick in fabric . But while wearing them. Feels lightweight. They due Attend after a while to sag a little. But not to bad. And this is the best part. They fit me wonderfully from waist to toe. To be honest at least to me. I believe these can be worn by either male or female. There just that good. I get the color Jet Black in them. Mainly I love how they look. They also have a nude color. Or other wise a skin tone color. Might try that color later. But in any type of hosiery I wear. I love to wear Jet Black the most. I do wear skin tone colors. There nice as well to me its not to noticeable. But that's pretty much my top brands of legwear. Out of what I mentioned . I would have to say the Futuro is my most favorite. As well as time as gone by. I would say the last 6 months or so. I noticed a change in my legs. Where my cheap brand I wear L'eggs Active Support. Sometimes isn't as good as it once was. That or my legs are getting worse. Or its like this. Somedays my legs isn't as bad. But there is somedays where I need that extra compression. Mainly from like change in the weather. Where my arthritis would be flaring up. And in that case. If I don't have any good compression hosiery. I just mix and match and add another layer up. Or what I like to do latey. I would wear my Fite Rite Compression stockings. And wear L'eggs 2000 Collection Compression oquare tights together. Or wear my compression Fite Rite Stockings with with tights I have. I do like wearing medical stockings. But reason why I don't wear them more is. I have to mix and match levels of compression. To how I like to say it. Somedays I need lighter compression. And theres somedays I need more compression. Just depends on how my legs feel. And to be honest. I rather wear pantyhose or tights. Instead of stockings. Mainly cause you have to keep pulling them up all the time. I have tried the new thing that is out now called compression pants. I own 3 pairs. I love them. But at the same time. There to saggy and not a enough compression in them. There nice for hanging around the house. But being out with daily life. If I wear them I need to wear them with hosiery anyway. But that's about it. That's pretty much all my secrets to what brands I wear. And what they all do for me. I really hope this really helps everyone. I do know there is some people men or women that has to wear legwear for leg disability . So hope you all really enjoyed this. You can follow me on instantgram & twitter @Gymboy156 . I keep it up to date. And share my thoughts on my legwear. And hints and tips.

So for the final time
See ya! :)