Physix Gear Sport Compression Socks: “budget” socks with big performance

If you’re looking for compression socks on a budget, add the Physix Gear Sport Compression Socks to your short-list.

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After recently reviewing a pair of FIGS 100% Awesome Compression Socks, I started to look a little more into compression socks. My aging Walmart socks are starting to need replacing and I’ve enjoyed the Figs so much that I wanted to see what else was out there. As comfortable as they are, the FIGS sell for $28 a pair, a price that is likely too expensive to be able to replace all of my “regular” socks. After searching on Amazon, I found the top rated (4.6 stars, +34,000 reviews) Physix Sports Gear Compression socks. With that many positive reviews, and with a price tag half that of the Figs, I knew I had to give these a try.

First Impression

One thing that caught my eye initially was the several color options available. With the Figs, I didn’t have a choice to make since they only come in white. I chose the bright green Physix, which was just one of 10 different colors available through Amazon. Upon removing from the box, I felt the soft, thick, compressive material and was immediately impressed. It feels very similar to the Figs, with a slightly more “stretchy” feeling to them. Upon putting them on, I felt that they provided an even more compressive fit than the Figs. This can either be a positive or a negative depending on your preferences, but I thought they felt very comfortable and supportive.

Comfort & Fit

Like I said, these felt super comfortable out of the box. The socks are offered in 3 sizes, Small-Medium, Large-Extra Large, and XL-XXL. I ordered the L-XL based on my shoe size of 10.5, and I feel like they are very true to size. Amazon has a shoe and calf size conversion chart, so base it on that and you should be good to go. The socks are 70% nylon/30% Spandex, which is 5% more Spandex than the Figs socks. I believe this is why I felt that they offered a little bit more of a compressive fit than the Figs. Again, this can come down to personal preference. But if you prefer a tighter fitting sock, then you may prefer the Physix. Another thing I immediately felt was the “cooling” effect that you can feel in compression socks. Moving around with these on, I can feel a nice breeze through the sock, which I hope will help when I’m working a long shift and moving around a lot.

Durability

Since I have only had these socks for a few days, I can’t reliably comment on their durability. The material in the heel portion seems thick enough that it shouldn’t be a major issue, but this remains to be seen. I will update this section as I wear these more.

Price

This is where the Physix socks really shine. At just under $14 a pair, they are almost exactly half the cost of the FIGS. For a high-wear item like socks, I am not apt to spend a ton of money for something that I know I will have to replace frequently. With that being said, once you find a pair of socks that you love, it’s hard to go back to your normal socks. If these socks end up being durable, I will likely end up investing in several more pairs. I mentioned these socks being “budget” in the title because although they are 1/2 the price of the FIGS, they are also still significantly more expensive than a regular pair of socks. This is to be expected with compression socks and something that you have to accept if you want the benefits of compression socks.

Conclusion

For under $14 and with 34,000+ positive reviews, I don’t know if these socks can be beat. Only time will tell if these socks have great durability, but for the low price tag and the immediate comfort I felt right out of the box, I am comfortable sticking with these until I find something better!

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