Gout Compression Socks

Gout is caused by abnormally high levels of uric acid in your bloodstream. The body usually breaks down uric acid crystals and flushes them out of the body as waste. However, if there’s too much uric acid, the crystals can begin to collect in your joints—particularly the largest joint of the big toe. 

Some people develop gout due to a diet high in purines (alcohol, sugary drinks, certain foods such as salmon and pork), while others may have it because of a health condition or as a side effect of medication. 

Common symptoms of gout include the following: 

• Intense joint pain, usually in the big toe
• Redness and inflammation in affected joints
• Lasting joint discomfort and stiffness

Gout often occurs in cycles, with episodes of pain and swelling in the joints that subsides after a short time. However, joints may continue to feel stiff and have less range of motion than they had previously. 

Gout results from uric acid build-up in the body, which causes pain and swelling in the lower joints—particularly in the legs. Those with this condition may have difficulty breaking down these acids, partially due to poor circulation. 

Our compression socks for gout can provide relief from these symptoms by: 

• Encouraging better circulation in the lower limbs
• Reduce fluid retention in the affected areas
• Ease swelling and inflammation

Nurse Yard’s design aims to address and fix the most common problems people have with their compression socks. We created features focused on improving circulation and alleviating pain and making our compression socks for gout as comfortable and easy to wear as possible. 

These features include:

• Roomier fit in the foot for airflow
• Light arch support
• Cushioning around the ankles
• Wave-knit design for graduated compression
• No-slip knitted cuff, so socks stay up

Finding the correct size for your compression socks is easy—all you’ll need is our sizing guide, calf circumference, and shoe size. 

To find your calf circumference, use a tailor’s measuring tape to measure around the top of your calf. The resulting number, plus your shoe size, will determine the best sock size for you. 

For instance, if you wear a women’s size 6 shoe, and your calf measurement is 9 inches, our S/M will fit you best. If your measurements put you between sizes, the option that most closely matches your shoe size will fit you best.

Nurse Yard’s compression socks for gout are available in men’s and women’s sizes from S/M to XXXL to accommodate as many people as possible. 

We also offer a wide range of styles, so you don’t have to sacrifice your aesthetic for the sake of comfort. Our CORE styles of compression socks are some of our most popular. Available CORE colors include: 

If you work or have an interest in science and medicine, you may also like our HERO series, which includes the following designs:

All styles are available in every size.

Nurse Yard’s compression socks for gout are tighter at the bottom and become gradually looser near the top. You can expect 30mmHg of firm pressure around the ankle, 25mmHg of moderate compression mid-calf, and 20mmHg of mild pressure around the socks’ cuffs. 

This graduated pressure ensures your compression socks stay up and alleviate pain without disrupting your circulation.  

After you order compression socks from Nurse Yard, they typically arrive in 3 to 5 business days. However, inclement weather and other events could extend delivery time to between 5 and 11 business days.