We compared two compression sock options at very different price points: the 360 RELIEF Compression Socks and the DANISH ENDURANCE Running Compression Socks.
What we looked at
Stated compression level (mmHg), pack size, materials, guarantee, and price. If you have a circulatory condition, check with a doctor before wearing compression socks.
The verdict
If you want a low-cost single pair at a mild 15-20 mmHg for travel and everyday support, the 360 RELIEF is the budget pick, at £6.79. If you would rather pay £33.16 more for a higher 21-26 mmHg graduated compression tested with Swiss MST IV technology, made in Portugal from recycled polyamide, with an anti-hole guarantee, the DANISH ENDURANCE is the performance option, at £39.95 for a 1 or 2 pack.
A £6.79 pair of mild 15-20 mmHg compression socks for travel and everyday use.
A £39.95 pack of 21-26 mmHg running compression socks with an anti-hole guarantee.
360 RELIEF Compression Socks for Women & Men - 15-20 mmHg Travel Flight Socks — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as graduated compression stockings at 15-20 mmHg mild pressure, suitable for nurses, workers, athletes and pregnant women, made from breathable, sweat-absorbing, non-slip material, sold as 1 pair with a laundry bag.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the DANISH ENDURANCE on these listings, at £6.79
- 15-20 mmHg graduated compression to help relieve leg fatigue, per the listing
- Suitable for travel, cycling, running and during maternity, per the listing
- Breathable, lightweight and sweat-absorbing material
- Includes a laundry bag
Worth knowing
- Lower stated compression level than the DANISH ENDURANCE (15-20 mmHg against 21-26 mmHg)
- Sold as a single pair, not a multi-pack
Best for
- Everyday travel and flight comfort
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Mild, general-purpose compression
Not ideal for
- Runners who want a higher stated compression level
- Anyone who wants a multi-pack
DANISH ENDURANCE Running Compression Socks, 21-26mmHg, 1 or 2 Pack — Highest Compression
Intended for: Marketed as graduated running and travel compression socks at 21-26 mmHg, tested with Swiss MST IV technology to support circulation and oxygen flow, fairly made in Portugal from 56% recycled polyamide, 39% polyamide and 5% elastane, backed by an anti-hole guarantee.
What we liked
- Higher stated compression level of 21-26 mmHg, tested with Swiss MST IV technology
- Made in Europe (Portugal) from partly recycled polyamide, per the listing
- Anti-hole guarantee: a free replacement for a hole within the first year
- Sold in 1 or 2 pack options
- Aimed specifically at runners and frequent flyers, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £33.16 more than the 360 RELIEF on these listings
- Higher compression may not suit everyone — check the mmHg level suits your intended use
Best for
- Runners and frequent flyers who want a higher stated compression
- Buyers who want a made-in-Europe, partly recycled sock
- Anyone who wants an anti-hole guarantee
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who only wants mild, everyday support
