From the Sestova team · 3 minute read

7 Reasons Women Over 50 Are Switching to Compression Socks That Zip On

Compression socks only help when they actually get worn. These open all the way down the side, so they go on sitting down, with no tugging over the heel.

A woman sitting on her bed zips a beige compression sock up her leg — Open, foot in, zip up.

Compare	Regular pull-on	Sestova zip-on
Getting it on	Stretch a tight tube over the heel	Opens flat, foot goes in
Hands	A strong grip, often both hands	One zip pull
Extras	Rubber gloves or a donning frame	None
Help	Often needs a second person	Sitting down, on your own
Most mornings	Left in the drawer	On before coffee
Knee-high compression	✓	✓
90-day money-back promise	Varies	✓ Easy Mornings Promise

Reason 1

They zip on instead of pulling on

The sock lies open on a bed with its side zipper undone

A regular compression sock is a tight tube, and the tight part has to get past the widest part of your foot. A zip-on sock opens all the way down the side, so it lies flat. Set your foot in, pull the zip, done.

Reason 2

Same knee-high compression, a different way in

Illustration of a knee-high sock with rings showing compression

Nothing about the squeeze changes. Only the way you get into it does. Compression helps reduce swelling, and now it is easy to get on.

Reason 3

No gloves, no gadgets, no second pair of hands

A plastic sock aid frame and yellow rubber gloves on a bed

Rubber gloves help you grip. A donning frame stretches the sock for you. Someone kneeling on the floor at 7 a.m. helps too. All three are workarounds for a sock that is hard to put on.

Reason 4

They get worn, not saved for "good days"

A drawer full of folded compression socks being pushed closed

Most of us know a drawer like this one. The best compression sock is the one that gets put on every morning, and that is a lot easier when it takes one zip.

Reason 5

They look like regular socks

A zipped beige compression sock on a leg

Knee-high, in everyday colors, with the zipper running along the side. Under trousers they look like any other socks.

Reason 6

Buying for Mom? This is the one that gets used

An older woman and her adult daughter walking arm in arm

If you have watched your mother or father wrestle a compression sock, you already know why. A bundle makes it simple: a pair for them, a pair in the wash, a spare in the drawer.

Reason 7

You get 90 days to decide

Wear them for up to 90 days with the Easy Mornings Promise. If they don't make your mornings easier, email us and we refund you. You don't even need to send them back.

If you read this far, someone you love is probably still fighting their socks.

Questions

What if they don't work for me?

You have 90 days. If they don't make your mornings easier, email us and we refund you under the Easy Mornings Promise. You don't need to send them back.

How do I pick my size?

Start with your US shoe size. XL, 2XL and 3XL share the same shoe size, so for those pick by the widest part of your calf. The full size chart is on the product page.

Can I order for someone else?

Yes. Many people buy for a parent. Pick their size and ship to their address at checkout.

How long does delivery take?

Orders arrive in 5-10 business days, tracked to the door.

Sestova zip-on compression socks are everyday comfort wear, not a medical device or treatment. If you have diabetes, circulation problems, skin conditions or are recovering from surgery, ask your doctor which compression level is right for you before wearing them.