Flow™ Bamboo Compression Footsleeve
Made from bamboo, not nylon
Naturally soft, breathable and built for feet that work hard.
Superbly soft
Bamboo knit that only gets softer
Open-toe design
No pressure on toes or nails
Breathable
Wicks moisture so feet stay dry
Temperature smart
Cool in summer, warm in winter
Soft enough to sleep in
No seams, no digging, no bunching
Wear them anywhere
Under shoes, with sandals, barefoot
Kinder to water
Bamboo uses far less than cotton
30-day money-back
Not for you? Send them back
Most compression socks are built for the wrong part of your leg.
Pull on a standard pair and almost all of the pressure lands on your calf. Useful if that is where the problem is. Less useful when the ache is in your arch, your heel, the joint at the base of your big toe.
Then there is the rest of it. A tight band cutting into the leg. A closed toe pressing on nails that are already tender. Thick knit that makes shoes fit badly and rules out sandals entirely. Most people give up by the second week, not because compression does not suit them, but because that particular sock does not.
Kinetic Relief stops at the ankle and puts the work where your foot is.
Built for the parts that ache
Most compression socks squeeze your calf and do nothing below the ankle. Every panel here sits somewhere your foot actually needs it.
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Seamless ankle cuff
Sits flat against the leg. No elastic band digging in, no rolling down through the day.
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Ribbed heel fan
Knit that radiates out across the heel, cupping it and holding the sock in place as you walk.
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Midfoot compression panel
Firmer knit through the arch, so the support sits across the middle of the foot rather than the calf.
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Open toe band
Finishes just behind the toes. Nothing pressing on nails, nothing bunching between them.
Most compression socks are built for the wrong part of your leg.
Pull on a standard pair and almost all of the pressure lands on your calf. Useful if that is where the problem is. Less useful when the ache is in your arch, your heel, the joint at the base of your big toe.
Then there is the rest of it. A tight band cutting into the leg. A closed toe pressing on nails that are already tender. Thick knit that makes shoes fit badly and rules out sandals entirely. Most people give up on them by the second week, not because compression does not suit them, but because that particular sock does not.
Kinetic Relief stops at the ankle and puts the work where your foot is.
Wear them how you actually live
Not a medical sleeve you hide at home. Thin enough for shoes, soft enough for bed, and open enough for sandals.
All day, not just at home
Thin enough to disappear inside a shoe, with a cuff that stays put through stairs, shifts and errands. No bunching at the ankle by mid-afternoon.
Put them on before you stand up
Bamboo knit with no internal seams, so there is nothing rubbing against skin overnight. Plenty of people pull them on the night before and leave them on until morning.
Shoes, sandals, or neither
The open toe means they work with thongs and sandals, not just closed shoes. Black and grey both sit quietly enough that nobody reads them as medical wear.
Made for feet that work hard
People reach for Kinetic Relief when they are dealing with:
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Long shifts standing
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Plantar fasciitis
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Heel pain
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Swelling and puffiness
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Arthritis
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Morning stiffness
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Recovery after exercise
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Long flights and drives
Kinetic Relief is a comfort garment, not a medical device, and it is not a treatment for any condition. If you have an ongoing foot problem, talk to your GP or podiatrist about whether compression suits you.
Not the compression socks you tried before
Same idea, built differently. Here is where they actually part ways.
| Kinetic Relief | Standard compression socks | |
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| Where the compression sits | Arch, heel and ankle | Mostly the calf |
| Toes | Open, nothing touching nails | Fully enclosed |
| Fabric | Bamboo knit | Usually nylon and spandex |
| With sandals | Yes | No |
| Sleeping in them | Seam-free, sits below the calf | Often too tight to keep on |
| Getting them on | Pulls over the heel | Fights past the toes first |
Where the compression sits
Kinetic Relief
Arch, heel and ankle
Standard socks
Mostly the calf
Toes
Kinetic Relief
Open, nothing touching nails
Standard socks
Fully enclosed
Fabric
Kinetic Relief
Bamboo knit
Standard socks
Usually nylon and spandex
With sandals
Kinetic Relief
Yes
Standard socks
No
Sleeping in them
Kinetic Relief
Seam-free, sits below the calf
Standard socks
Often too tight to keep on
Getting them on
Kinetic Relief
Pulls over the heel
Standard socks
Fights past the toes first
Choose your size
Every size is the same length — only the width changes. Pick by your ankle, not your foot.
| Size | Women'sAU / NZ | Men'sAU / NZ | Cufflaid flat | Length |
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| S | 4–6 | 3–5 | 9 cm | 24 cm |
| M | 6.5–9 | 5.5–8 | 10 cm | 24 cm |
| L | 9.5–11 | 8.5–10.5 | 11 cm | 24 cm |
| XL | 11.5–14 | 11–13 | 12 cm | 24 cm |
Not sure? Measure instead
Wrap a tape measure around the narrowest part of your ankle, just above the bone. Double the cuff width above to get the unstretched circumference — a size S sits at 18 cm before it gives.
You want that number to fall below your ankle measurement. The gap is where the compression comes from. Between two sizes, go down for firmer, up for lighter.
US and Canadian shoe sizes run roughly one size above AU — an AU women's 8 is about a US 9.
Why people keep them on all day.
First pair I haven't peeled off by lunchtime. I'm on my feet nine hours a day and the ache in my arch is nowhere near what it was.
Bought these for the heel pain I get first thing in the morning. Three weeks in and getting out of bed is no longer the worst part of my day.
The open toe is the whole thing for me. Every other pair squashed my toes and I gave up on them within a week.
Wore them on a fourteen hour flight to London and my ankles looked normal when I landed. That has never happened before.
Soft enough that I forget I've got them on. I sleep in them most nights now, which I could never do with the chemist ones.
My podiatrist suggested compression and I'd written it off after one awful pair. These sit under the ankle and actually stay put.
Thin enough to wear inside my work boots without going up a size. That was my main worry and it wasn't an issue.
Ordered on the Tuesday, had them by the Friday. They've held their shape through a dozen washes so far.
Questions people ask
How do I know what size to get?
Go by your shoe size using the chart above. If you fall between two sizes, size down — the knit stretches, and the smaller size gives firmer compression. If your calves are on the wider side, choose the wide fit.
Can I sleep in them?
Yes. They stop at the ankle rather than gripping the calf, and there are no internal seams, so most people find them comfortable overnight. If they ever feel tight or leave a mark, take them off.
How tight are they?
Snug, not squeezing. You should feel steady support across the arch and around the ankle, and you should be able to slide a finger under the cuff without effort. They are not medical-grade graduated compression.
Will they fit inside my shoes?
They sit close to the skin and add very little bulk, so they work under most everyday shoes, runners and boots. Because the toe is open, they also work with sandals and thongs.
What are they made of?
A bamboo-based knit with a small amount of stretch fibre so they hold their shape. Full composition is listed in the product details above.
How do I wash them?
Cold machine wash, gentle cycle, then air dry. Skip the dryer and fabric softener — both break down the stretch over time. They dry quickly, so a single pair washed overnight is back in use the next morning.
Are they easy to get on?
Easier than a full compression sock. Roll the cuff back, slide your toes through the opening, then pull the heel into place. No fighting the fabric past your toes.
What if they are not right for me?
You have 30 days. Get in touch and we will sort out a refund. Full details are on our returns policy page.
Thirty days to decide
Wear them, wash them, sleep in them. If they are not for you, get in touch within 30 days and we will refund you.
Choose your sizeSee our returns policy for the full details.