In the past I've tried compression socks - read: impossible to get on. It was so frustrating. What a revelation to find these for larger sizes - I measured my calf, ordered the right size, put them on as soon as they arrived and ...perfection!. I wear these ever day, told a girlfriend about them, she ordered, and was as amazed as I was how easy these were to get on. I love the open toe concept, never feel "over-compressed" and the best part is after two days my ankles were back to their normal size. If you have been as frustrated as I was about getting the darn things on, don't worry, these will work and your legs and ankles will feel so much better!