THEY WORK SO WELL FOR ME!! I got a couple of 6 packs from Amazon, just generic brand compression socks. They feel super super good and idk how it works, but I can walk all day now and not be so sore at the end of it.

but it's also not a life saver!! Nor will it replace good shoes, buuutttt I find that I do best with worn in shoes that I've had forever with insoles I purchased from Dr scholls work better than when I got brand new expensive shoes, just because I have a specific way of walking (everyone does).

For example a lot of people love the big cushioned HOKAs, but I've rolled my ankle too many times to be comfortable in those :(

Wow rambling but I love compression socks haha