Mother’s Day Gift Idea: VIM & VIGR Compression Socks

Anyone who has ever needed to wear compression socks for any reason knows that they are rarely the most fashionable items in your wardrobe. Traditional compression socks tend to make your legs look like a cross between those of a school girl and a tightly encased sausage. No variation on style and only available in black, white, and beige. The perfect way to make you feel like your grandmother, even when you are wearing your cutest outfit.

While the function is important for me, the ugliness simply will not do. That is why I am so happy to have been introduced to VIM & VIGR compression footwear. The founders felt that there was a need to make compression socks more appealing to the general population so that they would be more open to experiencing the benefits that such footwear can bring. They wanted to move beyond traditional clients and reach out to those who spend their days sitting in front of a computer or standing in front of a cash register; people who could use the support and benefit from the energizing their footwear could give the muscles.

The idea behind compression socks is that they improve your circulation and prevent blood clots. We tend to associate such footwear with the elderly. However, concern with circulation a blood clots can arise for a variety of reasons, even in the young and healthy. Marathon runners often rely on them, diabetics use them to control swelling and improve blood flow, and anyone who must remain in one position for extended periods of time will likely find that they provide comfort. They are also generally required after surgeries. Personally, I like to use them when I am flying or otherwise must be seated for a long period of time.

Now that I have my VIM & VIGR socks, I’d wish I had them years ago when I was pregnant with my first. Anyone who has ever been pregnant knows that you can use all the support you can get. While we tend to think about the strain the growing belly places on the back, we tend to forget how painful the swelling and cramping in the legs can be. And, as noted above, you need to wear compression footwear after birth to prevent blood clots from forming.

If you are still looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, consider how VIM & VIGR socks would fit into the lifestyle of the mom or moms in your life. They would make a great gift for any mother who spends all day on her feet or in a chair. And if she travels a lot, I can attest to the benefits of wearing compression footwear during long flights. Perhaps she is an athlete and could use the extra support during long runs or routines. Or perhaps she is due any day and would like to look her best during her hospital stay.

VIM & VIGR socks are available through the website. Sign up for their rewards program when you make your first purchase; if the mother in your life is anything like me, it will be the first of many.