I have neuropathy, which is an incredibly painful nerve condition. I am writing this because I have purchased other "pain relief" socks which were expensive & deceptive! I want other people to know that when my feet were red & inflamed & extreamly painful these socks took my pain COMPLETELY away. I travel six hour trips in my car & these sock help reduce or relieve my pain as well while I am in the car. If I put them on AFTER I arrive the pain goes away. I have had neuropathy for 23 years & have used products & have never been able to state any of the above! That is the only reason I'm writing this review. I bought these socks not thinking they would work! I know some people will read this review & think, " Yeah, right!" Well, all I can say is, I have much better things to do today than write a fake review for a company. I wish when I bought these socks I could have known they worked. Therefore, I decided to take some time hopefully help someone else. All I know is that they worked for me & this is my second purchase, well actually third because I bought them for my niece who has foot & leg problems (pain). Her feet swell. These socks are as comfortable as a regular pair of socks, yet feel like a tight hug.