Recommended for anyone wanting great feeling healthy legs, especially for those who sit or stand for long periods of time. Graduated compression men's support socks help prevent and relieve leg fatigue and heaviness, ankle and foot swelling, mild spider veins and varicose veins by improving circulation in the legs. Experts recommend wearing compression socks during air travel to prevent "Economy Class Syndrome", a medical condition associated with inactivity during long flights (also known as deep-vein thrombosis).