Allegro 8-15 mmHg Essential 83 Sheer Support Compression Pantyhose - Comfortable Women's Compression Hose with Closed Toe

I’m 6’3” , 380 lbs. and in my early 50’s. A few yrs back, a visit to my Dr revealed that I have bad vein circulation which has led to varicose veins and stasis dermatitis on my shins. She prescribed me TED hose. I told her I wasn’t comfortable with the idea of wearing support hose, but she confirmed that men and women both have leg circulation problems and I should get over myself. I checked into the TED hose but did not buy them due to cost. I wear shorts about 95% of the time and was afraid of being made fun of for wearing pantyhose. Plus I didn’t want to start wearing long pants. A recent trip back to the Dr, new leg pains and high blood pressure revealed to her that I was ignoring the situation and my health and happiness was in decline. Determined to make a change and with my wife’s blessing, I went home and started researching and shopping. There have been many failures because it is hard to find something appropriate for my size. It’s hard to beat these when you consider comfort and cost per wear. The 8-15 compression level works for me. I bought these in the next highest level of compression and could not get them on. It’s not easy getting these hose on. Once I have them on they are comfortable, don’t sag, and I can easily wear them for an extended amount of time. Interestingly enough, when I have them on, they make me aware of my situation and actually help me in making good choices with my food intake. So far I’ve worn the same pair for 10 days straight for up to 10 hrs each day.I’ve noticed that I have less leg pain. I still hate wearing long pants, therefore I’ve worn them in public with shorts a few times. Yes people notice and yes I’ve been asked about it. Ive simply stated that I have leg circulation problems and my Dr told me to wear compression hose. The people that asked me about it have been polite and seemed content with my answer. So, for any men out there worried about the stigma of wearing compression pantyhose, in private or public, get over yourselves. The only thing that could make these pantyhose better is to make them in a few larger sizes to accommodate people my size. But if my weight loss continues, that should not be an issue.

love the color and sheerness but way too short. I ordered tall and way too short. I am 5'6' and 138 lbs this is an average height. Threw them out

comfortable, sheer look and feel good

I work as a nurse on 12 hour shifts in LTC and only sit at my 30 min lunch break. These are wonderful when it comes to decreasing my leg pain and I love the support I get from them.

With poor circulation with my legs compression socks are not enough.I have been wearing compression pantyhose and my legs feel much better.I did try your 30 hose but they were way to tight to put on. I did try the queen 8-15 hose fawn color and they greatly help my legs!The hose look and feel of great quality, I recommend if you’re on your feet most of the day and your tired of aching legs try these hose!By the way I am a male and have been wearing pantyhose for 30 years plus.My legs ache just as women’s legs ache!

The struggle (to put them on) is real. This toe-to-waist gear will compress. Takes patience and practice to put them on. I'm happy with this item.

I'm 5'7" tall and they were too short. Couldn't keep them up without constantly pulling them up.

Although I chose size in accordance with the Size Chart (in my case Petite) and ordered the same size from another firm that was perfectly fine - the Allegro was way, way too small and I had to send them back to Amazon.