Re: So uhh...stockings?

Originally Posted by matt2401

Wow, I think your nursing school director is taking full metal jacket to heart. I can imagine the discussion held in administration:

"So, what can we do to the male students? We thought making them wear all white would break them down but noooo. I know!!! We can force them to wear TED hose!!! That will do it!! We can break their masculinity and humiliate them in one fell swoop!"

Guys do not wear pantyhose....not without getting mocked continously

Next up, madatory thongs for everyone! And we WILL check!

Re: So uhh...stockings?

I wear knee-length athletic socks, the same ones I used to wear for softball. They don't sag, they're not "compression" stockings, and they don't leave itchy red bands on my legs when I take them off.

I prefer 100% cotton but others say a bit of lycra helps with absorbancy.

I agree with the poster who said to pay more attention to the shoes. My dogs were killin' me until I added extra padding to my shoes. Now I could dance after a full shift (if I had any energy).

Re: So uhh...stockings?

Man-versions of support hose are available on the net - big sizes, no crotch.

Soldiers on patrol wear em - usually the female ones with the crotch ripped out. Keeps your legs from getting tired and it keeps them warm.

I just wear knee high compression socks. Works fine.

Re: So uhh...stockings?

Originally Posted by czyja

Man-versions of support hose are available on the net - big sizes, no crotch.

Soldiers on patrol wear em - usually the female ones with the crotch ripped out. Keeps your legs from getting tired and it keeps them warm.

I just wear knee high compression socks. Works fine.

Thats what I was going to ask about. Do all the construction workers, police officers, soldiers, mail carriers etc. have varicose veins and poor BP?

Re: So uhh...stockings?

Originally Posted by cmckelvmi

Do all the construction workers, police officers, soldiers, mail carriers etc. have varicose veins and poor BP?

Many do. As do chefs, and the 50 or so people left in the country that work on assembly lines.

I dont know if there is any evidence that shows compression stocking reduce varicose veins. I wear them because my legs feel much (and i mean MUCH) less tired at the end of the day.

Re: So uhh...stockings?

In the army when doing long road marches, it has been advised to wear tights, they really help with the circulation and prevent blisters from forming. Wheather or not it is considered something feminine, if it works, do it. It doesnt make me any less of man to protect myself and my body. Of course you wear the tights under your uniform...

Re: So uhh...stockings?

The sports stores make an elastic support sock not as good as TED's but look nicer if want to try them.