support hose and shoes

Published Apr 26, 2006

2 Posts

Hi All,

I'm neither a nurse, or a woman, but I want to buy some support hose and shoes for my girlfriend who is a nurse. I'm not to knowledgeable about support hose lol. Her birthday is coming up, and she asked for something practical...I'm not sure if women enjoy recieving such things for a present tho.

I've done some searches, JOBST brand seems popular. However im not to sure which model to get.

I was thinking of getting the OPAQUE line, and getting the knee high, and panty hose models. (I'm so out of my comfort zone discussing these things!)

On sizing, I think she is a S, she is 5'1", 125lbs. she is about 30" waist... i dont think i could measure her ankle and thighs without some funny looks lol.

For shoes, I was thinking of birkenstock tokyo leather medical clogs. (I cook for a living and think birkenstocks are necesary equipment for 12-16hr days!) although i've noticed alot of ranging opinions on shoe brands here...

Does anyone have any suggestions/adivce regarding the above two items? Even the obvious would probably be news to me.

thank you!

kotaro