The support socks exert decreasing pressure from the ankle to the calf to stimulate venous return and ensure comfort throughout the day. In addition, they limit the risk of varicose veins or venous thrombosis. They can therefore be used for preventive or curative purposes. The containment socks Urban, from the brand Sigvaris, for men, are very thin, comfortable and light, whose appearance is ribbed. You can wear them all year round with city shoes. Thanks to its cutting-edge PURA by HeiQ technology, Urban containment protects against bacterial growth due to perspiration. Indications: varicose veins, heavy legs, venous edema, sequelae of phlebological surgery and sclerotherapy, prevention of venous thrombosis during long journeys Characteristics: pressure: 15 to 20 mmHg composition: polyamide, NILIT® Aquarius, elastane ease of threading sole micro-air Contraindications: known allergies to the components used, obliterating arterial disease of the lower limbs with systolic index To choose the size of the support socks, please take the measurements of the two legs, preferably in the morning, referring to the table below: | URBAN NEW SOCKS Measure (cm) standard Ankle Calf XS from 17 to 19 from 28 to 35 S from 19 to 22 from 31 to 38 M from 22 to 24 from 34 to 41 L to 36 from 26 to 43 XL from 26 to 39 to 46 29 to XXL 29 to 32 to 49 Height (cm) NORMAL shoe size 423 ≥ 42/4 42/46 Minimum shipping time before 36 hours