I bought these after my doctor recommended them for after-care for a vein ablation procedure. I have been using them, prior to that now, to control leg pain, heaviness, and swelling while playing and coaching pickleball and even used them in our most recent 5 hour car ride on a vacation weekend. They worked fantastic, I am going to say as well as presciption 20 - 30mmHg support hose that I have also used and much more comfortable!