I am 5'2" and have been wearing 20-30 mmhg compression socks for about 10 years due to periodic DVT episodes and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Before finding Affordable Compression's petite length socks, the only products I was able to find in 'short' sizes were by Sigvaris and Absolute at substantially higher prices. I found fun colors in Pro Compression socks, which felt great at the ankle and calf, but were tight enough at the top cuff that I could only were them in my hour-long gym class before they would become uncomfortable. I liked the brand and when they came out with a wide-calf model, I bought a pair to try out. . . Loved them and could wear them all day, but they too were pricey. Also, as with all average socks, they were too long and to get the sock high enough on my calf and not put pressure on the vein at the back of my knee there would be too much length to keep them tightly stretched. Eventually mini wrinkles would form between knee and ankle and mini wrinkles cause mini tourniquet-like dents that restricted blood/fluid flow in my legs. The Affordable Compression petite size fits perfectly and even though the top cuff is not as deep shown in the photos on screen, I can still wear them comfortably all day. I have three pair and will definitely buy more as my older socks start to wear.
