The support stockings allow to relieve venous insufficiency by exerting a decreasing pressure from the ankle towards the thigh. In this way they facilitate venous return. Therefore, the use of these compression stockings helps relieve pain and heaviness in the legs and limits the risk of varicose veins and venous thrombosis. The brand's Urban support socks Sigvaris, for men, are very thin, comfortable and light. Thanks to its cutting-edge PURA by HeiQ technology, Urban containment protects against bacterial growth due to perspiration. You can wear Urban socks all year round, for example with city shoes. There are two colors: light gray and black. Indications: varicose veins, heavy legs, venous edema, sequelae of phlebological surgery and sclerotherapy, prevention of venous thrombosis during long-term travel Characteristics: pressure 15-20 mmHg composition: polyamide, NILIT aquarius and elastane ease of threading micro-aerial sole sensinnov self-locking tape that reduces friction and irritation Contraindications: known allergies to the components used, obliterating arterial disease of the lower limbs with systolic index To choose the size of the support stocking, please take the measurements of your two legs preferably at the morning with reference to the table below: | BASSO AUTO-FIXANTS URBAN NEW Measure (cm) standard Gusset Calf Thigh XS 17 to 19 28 to 35 / S 19 to 22 31 to 38 48 to 61 M 22 to 24 34 to 41 52 to 65 L 24 to 26 36 to 43 57 to 70 XL 26 to 29 39 to 46 61 to 74 XXL 29 to 32 42 to 49 63 to 76 Height (cm) Leg Number NORMAL ≤ 79 40/43 LONG ≥ 79 43/46 Time from 36 hours minimum before shipment