Collection: Compression Stockings & Socks for Spider Veins Australia | Buy Online

Fine red or blue lines start webbing across your calves or thighs, and by evening your legs feel heavy and restless, maybe a dull ache, maybe sock marks that sit too deep. Spider veins are usually harmless in themselves, but that end-of-day heaviness, the occasional bout of leg pain at night or puffy ankles is often your circulation asking for support.

Graduated compression works from the ankle up, firmest at the ankle, easing as it climbs, to move blood upward and stop it pooling in tired, swollen legs. It won't erase veins you already have, but worn daily it can calm the symptoms and help slow new ones forming. This page helps you choose the right strength, length and fabric for spider veins.

Choose your compression level (mmHg)

Compression is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg), the higher the number, the firmer the squeeze. For spider veins, more isn't automatically better; the right level is the one you'll actually wear all day.

• 15–20 mmHg (Class 1): The usual starting point for spider veins and mild, tired or aching legs, supportive without feeling like a vice, and easy to wear daily. Browse the 15–20 mmHg range.
• 20–30 mmHg (Class 2): Firmer support if symptoms are more pronounced, if you're on your feet all day, or if a clinician has recommended it, for example after a vein procedure like sclerotherapy. See the 20–30 mmHg range.

One safety note: if you have arterial disease, diabetic neuropathy, a non-healing wound, or sudden swelling or severe pain in one leg, see your GP before wearing compression, check who should not wear compression socks first. This collection carries Class 1 and Class 2; if you've been advised to go firmer, our 30–40 mmHg range is one click away.

Pick your style and fabric

Length, match the coverage to where your symptoms sit; more isn't always better.

• Below knee: Covers most spider-vein symptoms in the lower leg, and it's the easiest length to put on. Shop below-knee socks.
• Thigh high: For veins or heaviness that reach the thigh; some styles add a grip top or waist attachment to stay up. Shop thigh-high stockings. Unsure? Compare knee-high vs thigh-high.
• Pantyhose: Full-leg coverage that sits neatly under skirts and dresses, and a popular pick in pregnancy. Shop compression pantyhose, or read pantyhose vs thigh-high.

Fabric and toe, comfort is what keeps them on your legs.

• Sheer: Discreet under everyday clothing (e.g. JOBST UltraSheer), though a little more delicate.
• Cotton: Soft and breathable for sensitive skin or warmer Australian days (Sigvaris Cotton, Venosan 3000).
• Microfibre / opaque: Matte, hard-wearing and easy to don (Sigvaris Soft Opaque, Venosan 4000).
• Open vs closed toe: Closed toe suits most people; open toe helps if you have longer feet or want to wear open shoes, see open toe vs closed toe.

Spider veins and compression for men

Men get spider veins too, and this collection is stocked for them, not just adapted from women's ranges. JOBST For Men comes in black and khaki with a masculine cut, while Sigvaris Essential and Traditional and JOBST Relief offer unisex fits in below-knee and thigh-high. Same graduated support, in colours and shapes that work under trousers and work boots through a long day standing.

You might also need

• Veins that bulge, twist or ache more than these? Step up to the varicose veins range.
• Expecting, or planning to be? Maternity compression is built for a changing shape.
• Not sure on strength or size? Talk to a specialist before you buy.

Why shop from Compression Stockings Online

We stock authentic, medical-grade garments from the brands clinicians actually name, Sigvaris, JOBST, Venosan and Bauerfeind, with genuine sizing and guidance to help you match level, length and fit rather than guess. Fast delivery Australia-wide, with free delivery on orders over $150 and 5% off orders over $500.

Don't Miss the Essentials!

Getting stockings on cleanly matters more than people expect: donning aids, rubber gloves and gentle wash care make them easier to put on and reduce fabric strain, which keeps the graduated pressure working properly for longer. Follow the washing instructions and a good pair lasts.

Ready to choose?

Explore the full compression stockings and socks range to find the pair that fits your legs, your symptoms and your day.