Interesting thread.
Can anyone explain how these socks work, please ("compression socks" someone called them).
I believe they are tight around the leg.......doesn't that slow the blood flow (by restricting it)? Wouldn't slow bloodflow encourage clotting?
Whatever theory someone (hopefully) comes back with, does it apply in everyday life? i.e. Would wearing these socks be beneficially in general, not just for flying?