Compression wear for older adults
Medical-grade quality compression for legs, feet and hands.
Graduated compression stockings, socks and gloves for everyday problems: tired, aching legs and minor swelling, stockings that are hard to put on, wide calves, sensitive skin and stiff hands.
- Made by an ISO 13485 maker
- Free US shipping over $90
- 90-day returns, even if worn
- Real people answer your email
Shop by problem
What is bothering you?
Where most people start
Four good places to begin
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The hard part
Putting them on should not be a workout
Compression works because it is snug at the ankle, which is exactly the part you have to stretch over your heel. With stiff hands or a sore back, that can mean giving up on them altogether. There are two easier ways.
Zip them on
Zipper socks open along the side. Sit down, step in, zip up from the ankle. A soft guard keeps the teeth off your skin.
Step into them
A frame donner holds a pull-on sock open while you step in, and grip gloves let you smooth it up with flat palms.
About our house
A small shop, run the old-fashioned way
Buying compression for an older parent is harder than it should be: confusing numbers, sizes that stop too soon, and socks nobody can get on. Compression House keeps a short shelf of medical-grade quality compression that works for older bodies, explains it plainly, and answers every email with a real person.
- Medical-grade qualityGraduated compression made by an ISO 13485-certified medical device manufacturer, in an FDA-registered facility.
- Real mmHg ratingsEvery item shows its maker's rating, from 15-20 to 23-32 mmHg, so you know how firm it is.
- Chosen for older bodiesEasy-on designs, wide sizes, soft fabrics and dressing aids.
- Plain adviceWhat each level means, how to measure, and when to see a doctor first.
- Honest returns90 days, even if worn. You cannot judge compression without wearing it.
- Size exchangesWrong size within 90 days? We ship the right one free. You pay to ship the first one back.
Our socks and stockings, side by side
All of our socks and stockings use graduated compression: snuggest at the ankle, easing off up the leg.
| Product | Putting on | Compression | Sizes | Toe | Best for | Price |
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 | Zips on sitting down | 23-32 mmHg | M to 3XL | Closed | Firmer support, stiff hands | $35 a pair |
 | Zips on sitting down | 15-20 mmHg | 4XL to 7XL | Closed | Full calves over 20 in | $35 a pair |
| | Pull on (donner helps) | 23-32 mmHg | S to 7XL | Closed | Firm support, wide size range | $24 a pair |
| | Pull on (donner helps) | 15-21 mmHg | S to 3XL | Closed or open | Sensitive or dry skin | $32 a pair |
 | Pull on (donner helps) | 15-21 mmHg | S to 2XL | Open | Support above the knee | $45 a pair |
 | Zips on sitting down | 15-20 mmHg | M to 3XL | Closed or open | Stiff hands, everyday wear | $39 a pair |
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- Putting on
- Zips on sitting down
- Compression
- 23-32 mmHg
- Sizes
- M to 3XL
- Toe
- Closed
- Best for
- Firmer support, stiff hands
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- Putting on
- Zips on sitting down
- Compression
- 15-20 mmHg
- Sizes
- 4XL to 7XL
- Toe
- Closed
- Best for
- Full calves over 20 in
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- Putting on
- Pull on (donner helps)
- Compression
- 23-32 mmHg
- Sizes
- S to 7XL
- Toe
- Closed
- Best for
- Firm support, wide size range
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- Putting on
- Pull on (donner helps)
- Compression
- 15-21 mmHg
- Sizes
- S to 3XL
- Toe
- Closed or open
- Best for
- Sensitive or dry skin
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- Putting on
- Pull on (donner helps)
- Compression
- 15-21 mmHg
- Sizes
- S to 2XL
- Toe
- Open
- Best for
- Support above the knee
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- Putting on
- Zips on sitting down
- Compression
- 15-20 mmHg
- Sizes
- M to 3XL
- Toe
- Closed or open
- Best for
- Stiff hands, everyday wear
Try them for 90 days. Even worn, they can come back.
You cannot judge compression without wearing it. If something is not right within 90 days of delivery, tell us: we send the right size or refund you. You pay to ship items back to us.
See how returns work, or email us.
Questions we hear most
Which compression socks should I start with?
Most people start with a moderate (15-20 mmHg) knee-high. If your hands are stiff or bending is hard, choose a zipper sock. If your calves are wide, look at our sizes up to 7XL. If your doctor suggested firmer support, choose a firm sock (ours are rated 23-32 mmHg).
How do I know my size?
Measure the widest part of your calf in the morning, sitting with your foot flat. Our sizing guide shows how, each product page has a size finder, and you can email us your measurements for a personal answer.
What if they do not fit or I do not like them?
Tell us within 90 days of delivery. We send the right size or refund you, even if you have worn them (you pay to ship them back). We refund your original payment method within 2 business days of your return arriving. Your bank may take 5 to 10 days to show it.
How long does delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 8 to 15 business days, with tracking. Shipping is free on orders over $90.
Are compression socks safe for me?
For most people, yes. Check with your doctor first if you have peripheral artery disease, heart failure, fragile skin or open sores, or reduced feeling in your feet. New or one-sided swelling needs a doctor, not a sock.
Still not sure? Email contact@compressionhouse.com with your measurements and what is bothering you, and we will suggest the right thing.