When I first saw these I was skeptical. I have used everything from the $30 socks to the $1800 custom fit compression pants (made in Germany) to no avail. I waited and didn't order any. Then a couple weeks ago they went on sale, buy one, get one, & free shipping. Welllll, I'm a sucker for a sale & I ordered a pair. Let me tell you, having extreme lymphademia when the "rollover" at the ankle sometimes goes over my shoe & touches the floor, THESE HELPED FROM THE VERY FIRST MINUTE!!! I put them on ...