Any brand is good, as long as it has good reviews. I can't remember the exact brand but I bought them off Amazon which has great deals. The reviews really help.
Men also wear compression stockings which are made for men specifically. I've known many male nurses who wear them and have reported much relief. If you look on Amazon.com for men compression stockings you should find some.
I get ankle edema after a long day. Just got my first pair of compression stockings. I don’t get how you get a pair of socks to last 6 months though, my socks get holes with every other week wear in under a year. Should I wear regular socks (ankle socks) over them to absorb sweat and cushion?
AmyX I wear socks over it and after my shift I wash them and let them dry in the air. It helps alot I am a nurse in training and without it my legs get so tired.