JOBSTRelief Thigh High with Silicone Dot Top Band, 20-30 mmHg Compression Stockings, Closed Toe, Large, Black

Great quality. Look good. Just right compression after surgery.

Recently developed complications to my peripheral nervous system which caused some severe orthostatic hypotension. I was looking through the negative reviews for these but took a chance on them anyway. First, Jobst is one of the brands that my doctor recommended to me when I asked for his recommendation before I got more pairs. Second, these are the most comfortable, well-fitting stockings I've ever worn. My normal attire involves a lot of thigh-high stockings as it is so it was nice to find something fashionable AND medical. The measurement ratios of these stockings are perfect for the way my legs are shaped and they stay up well. They're very long - I'm 5'7" and very leggy. Putting them on with a tight closely guided hand has them cover my ENTIRE leg up to my butt (not as comfy though). I usually have problems finding thigh-highs that are long enough. I was skeptical on the dot band as I'm used to the sticky silicone situation, but I was pleased to find that they stay up and in place better than my normal stockings. The dots DO NOT CAUSE "BLISTERS" (unless you have an allergy maybe) but will leave small temporary impressions in your skin if you wear them long enough as intended. I've been LIVING in these stockings, even sleeping in them. I'd replace my whole drawer of stockings with these if they weren't so pricey, but they're worth every penny for medical relief. Can't recommend them enough.

Jobst stockings are a really good product. I have been using them for years because I have reflux in both legs. Recently I had sclerotherapy and was told to wear thigh high compression stockings for a while, usually I just wear knee high. I really think the thigh high are great, really good support. The problem I have is they really don't stay up properly. I'm constantly pulling them back up. I'm gonna try the compression pantyhose but really don't want to.

These compression socks do really do what the MD says. I saw after one day of wearing a remarkable improvement on my legs. It was hard to believe. Never thought these socks will work so well.My legs (from foot to knee) were swollen to the extent that my tennis shoes did not fit! After wearing these socks for 9 hours and raising my legs to a chair height, my legs were normal again. Have wore them for 5 straight days and tennis shoes now are big! It takes awhile to get accustomed to them. They will fit tight, they are not easy to put on, BUT they are worth it.These compression socks, 20-30mmHg, were prescribed by my dermatologist.

The silicone dots on top band, keep the thigh high stockings perfectly in place while at the same time being comfortable at the top band. I think this is because the band with the dots does not have to fit as tightly on the top to stay up as the knee high band without the dots. What I do know for certain is that the Jobst Comfort Knee Highs while a lot easier to get on, are not as comfortable at the top band as the Jobst Relief Thigh Highs.Also, for a very swollen left ankle and a fairly swollen calf on my left leg, the thigh high is vastly superior than the knee high in terms of slimming my ankle while it is worn. But the compression hose is not being worn for just a cosmetic reason. I have varicose veins and venous insufficiency in both legs with quite a lot of swelling in my left leg. I was told told by the vascular surgeon to wear 20-30mmHg compression hose. I had a venous ablation last week on one leg and plan to have the same procedure in a month or two on the other leg. So not wearing compression hose was not an option.Interestingly, I like the texture of the Jobst Black Relief Thigh Highs much better than the Jobst Beige Relief Thigh Highs which feel thicker and more matte looking. I plan to try the Jobst Ultrasheer Natural. The Ultrasheer is a lot more expensive than the Relief, but the very opaque beige looks very little old lady, and even though I am 76, it is a look I would like to avoid. On a light completed blonde, the beige does not look like a skin color or a fashion statement, it looks orthopedic. I wear a lot of black and the Jobst Black Relief can often work out well.So to answer your question more briefly, I do recommend the Black Jobst Relief with the silicone dots.

It keeps sliding off of my right thigh when I walk and a smaller size fits too tight. Not happy with a product.

My favorite pair.

I've got many pairs of compression stockings (different brands) because of issues going on right now with my right leg. While I like this brand because it is the only pair with the rubber dots to help keep them held up, I sadly got a hole in one stocking pretty quickly. Now I have a hole in the other. Normally I only wear the one side unless I have a long drive like I did today, which is extremely rare, so they don't get worn as a pair that often to be worn out so quickly. I'm disappointed tbh considering this was the brand everybody was recommending. I'm hoping they haven't gone downhill over the years.