Looking for Flight Socks

Edinburghlass_2

Have seen them on the Boots website I think it was £12.99 a pair but wondered if anyone had spotted them cheaper in the likes of SuperDrug etc?

I don't have a Savers, Super Drug nearby but happy to make the trip if I can get them cheaper than Boots

Trollydolly_2

Not that im a doctor or anything but as far as im aware "flight socks" are a way of boots etc making money out of peoples fears of DVT.

The advice i would offer you would be to wear a pair of tight socks or tights.

Walk around (highly annoying for the cabin crew but good for you) as much as you can, move your feet round and round, up and down when in your seat.

If you arnt allergic to them, take an asperin before the flight.

Drink lots of water

Have Fun! xx

albalad

have a look here -
http://www.wbrewin.co.uk/index.html?lang=en-uk&target=d1.html
or here -
http://www.tightsplease.co.uk/epages/tightsplease.storefront/EN/Catalog/1031

£3.99 a pair with free delivery

rammy007

Marks and Spencer do them
Cotton Rich Flight Socks
£8.00

Product code: T108482
Colour(s) :


Can help to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis on long and short haul flights
Built in graduated compression factor 14
Fresh feet finish helps keep your socks fresh and odour free
Knee high socks
Comfort toe seam
Cotton rich with lycra for improved comfort
71% cotton, 26% polyamide, 3% elastane lycra
Machine washable

littlereddevil

Boots price is for 2 pairs

quoia

Seen in ASDA today.

Made by SCHOLL - £11.74

Scholl Flight Socks Comp Level 14-17mmHg
Flight socks use a clinically proven graduated compression system to improve blood flow and help relieve leg discomfort. Can help prevent the risk of circulatory problems such as deep vein thrombosis - DVT (blood clots); swollen ankles and tired aching legs.

LIKE THESE
http://www.edirectory.co.uk/pf/pages/moreinfoa.asp?recordid=745863&cid=880

Pink.

I checked out my local superdrug this evening.....four or five different sizes and shapes, all costing £13.99! :eek: Seemed a bit pricey to me

Pink

Edinburghlass_2

Thanks everyone, the ones on the boots website are the Scholl ones and it is one pair only although they are on 3 for 2.

I'll have a look in Marks first I think

mentaljessie

About 4 weeks ago i purchased some for my mother-in-law they were on the reduced shelf in Tesco's in the pharmacy section and they were only £2.87. So it might be worth having a look to see if they've got any left.

nelly_2

Aparently there are over 15000 planes in the air at any one time, god knows how many millions of people on planes everyday. I think Ive heard of about 3 people getting this dvt. Go with what trolley dolly said and not the front page of the News of the world.

Edinburghlass_2

Good point, provided you are not one of the three people and don't have high blood pressure, bad circulation etc.