December 1, 2023 The Supporo Holiday Gift Guide
Finding the perfect gift for all those people on your list is no easy feat. What do you get your uncle who has it all? Or your super picky return-everything-they-get best pal? Or that effortlessly cool colleague you picked in the office gift exchange? Let’s face it, mastering the art of gift giving requires time and effort. Luckily, we have a few ideas up our sleeve to inspire your holiday gift-giving. And yes, it’s all about the socks this year!
Why compression socks make great gifts
The epitome of practicality—after all everyone needs socks—socks make wonderful gifts. In addition to coming in a variety of styles, colours, and prints, specialty socks, such as compression socks, boast a multitude of benefits. From cozy thermal socks to moisture-wicking sports socks to medical socks, socks can meet different needs and cater to a variety of tastes. But did you know that gifting socks also has symbolic meaning? For example, in many cultures giving a pair of socks is an act of care and affection as socks represent comfort, protection, and warmth.
Now let’s get creative with our compression sock gifting
Before buying someone a pair of socks, you should obviously know their shoe size and consider their tastes and preferences. Do they like bright colours? Funky prints? Do they prefer certain types of fabrics? Do they play sports? Travel a lot? The key is to be thoughtful and add a personal touch. Now, let’s take your sock gifting to the next level.
- For the globetrotter or frequent flyer
Our Supporo cotton knee-high socks are perfect for the business traveller or wanderluster on your list. Offering light pressure (10–15 mmHG), these classic socks provide preventive or therapeutic support. They can reduce the risk of thromboembolism (due to prolonged sitting on those long-haul flights), leg pain, and swelling of ankles and feet.
Personal touch: If gifting them a trip is not in the cards (still waiting to win the lottery, right?), pair these socks with a nice book about their dream destination or with practical travel gadgets. Think luggage scales, RFID-blocking wallets, passport holders, power adapters, money belts … the possibilities are endless.
- For the expectant mother
Our Supporo thermal merino wool compression socks offer medium-high graduated compression that is ideal for moms-to-be. Wearing compression socks, especially in the second and third trimesters, helps reduce swelling, fatigue and pain while also minimizing the look of varicose veins.
Personal touch: make these socks part of a gift basket full of products just for her. From mama belly butters to bath salts to foot soaks to pregnancy journals and body pillows, there are so many practical and cool gifts for expectant mothers.
- For the athlete or fitness enthusiast
Supporo’s new sports collection, including these compression calve sleeves, combines high-end fabric with a proven weaving technology to support fitness buffs and athletes alike by enhancing endurance, improving performance, and aiding in post-workout recovery.
Personal touch: turn this gift into a post-workout recovery care package complete with a muscle-soothing bath soak, vibrating mini massage ball, acupuncture mat and pillow set, and a classic Magic Bag hot and cold compress.
- For the workaholic
Sitting at a desk all day or standing for long periods of time can really take a toll on leg health. Our compression socks (< 20 mmHG), which come in a wide variety of colours and fun prints, can really help reduce swelling and relieve pain in the legs.
Personal touch: pick a print that matches their style or hobbies from our line of fashion compression socks. Why not surprise your colleague with our house plant print socks because of her legendary green
thumb (remember when she revived all the office plants after the post-COVID shutdown)? Or your bartending “queen-of-the-margaritas” niece with our lemon print ones? Guaranteed to make them smile!
Practical, fun, thoughtful, and perfect for any occasion, socks make great gifts for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. Start shopping for your Supporo compression socks today.
