What are the best compression socks for men?

Whether you are working from home or back in the office, sitting for too long can cause problems with circulation and swelling. Sedentary lifestyles are often fostered by student life and desk jobs, but it's about the worst thing for your leg and foot health, and your blood circulation as a whole. Going through a long period of sitting in one position can contribute to poor blood flow and really drain you of energy by day's end. When I'm working from home, I don't always prioritize movement. Even though I enjoy the WFH life, most days tied to my desk end with ankle puffiness, foot numbness and swollen, tingly calves. 

Yes, I could solve this problem by getting up and moving more throughout the day, but that's challenging on days when I have 4,000 words to write. On those days, I turn to a handy (er, leggy) tool called a compression sock. 
A good pair of compression socks keeps swelling down by preventing fluid from building up in your lower leg -- this is basically how all compression clothing works. They apply pressure to your calves and ankles, which helps your blood vessels do their job. The constant pressure prevents blood vessels from expanding and blood from pooling. Acutely, fluid accumulation can cause discomfort in your legs, but over time, chronic pooling can weaken your veins and cause deformities -- physical inactivity is a leading cause of varicose veins due to the increased blood pressure in your legs.
After a few weeks of wearing compression socks every day during work, I found my calves to remain their normal size at the end of a long day, which is a welcomed revelation. Compression socks also prevent the icky pins-and-needles feeling that comes with fluid build-up and swelling. There are times when I like to feel like an actual human and wear real clothes , but I thoroughly enjoy the fact that I can wear pajama pants  and a sports bra all day if that's how I'm feeling. But a quality pair of compression socks can go with anything. They can look sleek and professional under work slacks while while staving off swelling and discomfort. On days I want to look and feel my business best, I don't have to sacrifice foot, leg and ankle comfort or proper blood circulation to do it. 
I've tried out more than 15 brands of compression socks, and these seven pairs I think are the ones worth trying. Before you buy though, you should consider whether you want mild compression, moderate compression or firm compression. You should also consider factors like whether the socks are made of a breathable fabric, if they have a seamless toe and any other comfort factor that you specifically require from your socks.

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Medical Compression Socks, Unisex Compression Socks with Foot Massage Pad and Arch Support
90% Nylon, 10% Spandex THE PERFECT AMOUNT OF COMPRESSION - Ideal compression sock..
$1.20
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Best Compression Socks for Men, Unisex  20-30mmHg-Circulation Support Compression Socks
72.1% Polyamide, 18.4% Polyester, 9.5% Spandex; S/M Calf size 9-15in, L/XL Calf size ..
$1.80
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Figs Compression Socks, Unisex 20-30 mmhg - Athletic Fit Sport Compression Socks
70% Nylon, 30% Spandex Hand Wash Only STYLE AND CONFIDENCE ON YOUR LEGS Final..
$1.90
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Tommie Copper Compression Socks, Unisex 15-20 mmHg Circulation Running Athletic Cycling Copper Compression Socks
85 nylon, 15% spandex Imported COPPER COMPRESSION SOCKS - Copper is a great c..
$1.20
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Best Compression Stockings For Varicose Veins, Unisex Open Toe 20-30mmHg Thigh High Compression Socks
Imported; Silica gel in the top band★★★ IT JUST WORKS! (See the 4th image for the size..
$2.90
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Compression Socks For Circulation, Unisex Circulation 15-20 mmHg Compression Socks
COMPRESSION SOCKS - You are getting an amazing offer to keep your feet stay with opti..
$1.50
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Compression Socks For Circulation, Unisex Circulation 15-20 mmHg Compression Socks
COMPRESSION SOCKS - You are getting an amazing offer to keep your feet stay with opti..
$1.50
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Compression Socks for Plantar Fasciitis, Unisex Plantar Fasciitis Compression Socks
✅ Relieve Foot Pain: Our plantar fasciitis compression socks are perfect for reliev..
$1.20
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Compression Stockings With Zipper,  Unisex Zippered 3XL 20-30 mmHg Closed Toe Gradient Compression Stocking
Spandex,Nylon Hand Wash Only Graduated Compression that Works: For our 20-30 ..
$2.50
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Medical Stockings, Unisex 18 mmHg Thigh High Surgical Compression Socks
82% nylon, 18% spandex Truform 0810; Embolism medical support hose; Unisex ted styl..
$2.50
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Support Socks for Men, Men's Light Comfort Compression Over-the-calf Socks
86% Polyester, 13% Nylon, 1% Spandex Imported Machine Wash Graduated 8-15..
$2.50
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Medical Socks ForLegs,  Unisex Super Wide Socks With Non-Skid Grips for Lymphedema - Bariatric Sock
Hand Wash Only Super Stretchy, Super Comfort, Super Grippy: Stretches up to 30” w..
$2.50
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Soccer Compression Socks, Unisex Sport High Knee Calf Compression Athletic Socks
75% cotton, 17% nylon, 8% spandex Imported Machine Wash Material: 75% Cot..
$2.10
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Support Socks for Men, Men's Light Comfort Compression Over-the-calf Socks
71% Cotton, 27% Polyester, 2% Spandex Imported Machine Wash Soft Breathab..
$2.50
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Thigh High Compression Socks, Unisex 15-20 mmHg Moderate Level Anti Embolism Compression Stockings
THIGH HIGH LEG COMPRESSION Anti embolism stockings are a great choice for the treatme..
$1.50
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