Have you ever noticed half way through the day or even at the end of the day that your feet are not only sore, but swollen? Whether you have tried several different regimens or have only begun to ponder how to fix this troublesome problem, there may be an answer for you.

Equmen is a Sydney-based company that specializes in high-performance compression undergarments. They have recently developed socks for men that will provide the health benefits of compression technology. The developers at Equmen have discovered that daily compression products can be beneficial for men from torso to toe which led them to develop the Precision Socks. These stylish, health-improving socks are designed to provide energy to the most tiresome of legs.

"Whether you are sitting at a desk all day, out on the golf course, traveling or simply on the go, often times your feet will feel achy or even swollen," said Equmen MD, Gavin Jones. "There is an easy solution: compression socks. Wearing compression socks on a daily basis can help increase blood flow, more evenly distribute muscle strain and help legs feel less fatigued."

Equmen Precision Socks sport a classic look, but they are infused with benefits that ordinary socks lack. Precision Socks feature cushioned support that "incorporate the company’s proprietary Helix-Mapping System," said Corie Chung, Marketing Director at Equmen. "The athletic-inspired technology wraps around the arch for extra support while precision fit fabric applies therapeutic pressure to help improve the flow of oxygen in the blood and remove toxins from the muscles, thereby relieving fatigue and cramping. The sock also channels air, wicks moisture and boasts a reinforced construction designed to stay put."

Research shows the impact of compression socks on leg health during lengthy flights which makes Precision Socks ideal for travelers.

"In men’s fashion, socks are a key accessory to any look," said Jones. "We want to take it up a notch and make socks that are not just about looking good, but feeling good. Sport socks are infused with advanced performance technologies — Equmen makes such technologies available to wear all the time, without ruining your style."

Precision Socks are sold in solid black as well as solid gray for $48 a pair. For more information on Equmen, their products, and where you can buy Precision Socks check them out online at equmen.com.

Ever since the J.Crew catalog hit my doorstep last week in all of its preppy glory, one particular trend keeps peeking out: ankle socks.

J.Crew sells the ankle socks in packs of three. This is my favorite look they show, but I’m loving the pink ones:

What do you think about ankle socks? Do they make you too reminiscent of being a little girl in the 80s? What shoes would you wear to pull this off?