Why choose STOX compression socks?

Is your training or race the focal point of your week and do you want to keep your legs as fit as possible? STOX running socks are specially designed for runners and endurance athletes who want to get more out of every kilometre – without unnecessary muscle soreness or heavy legs. The socks combine medical compression technology with the comfort of high-quality sports socks.

Key benefits for you:

Less muscle fatigue while running

Targeted, graduated compression reduces muscle vibrations and supports your calves and ankles with every step.

Helps reduce shin splints, cramps and heavy legs

Improved blood circulation distributes the load on your lower legs more evenly, which can help prevent complaints.

Faster recovery after training and races

Recovery and running socks stimulate the removal of waste products so your legs feel fresh again more quickly between sessions.

Medically backed compression, sporty design

Developed with vascular-surgery expertise, but executed as a modern running and recovery sock you actually enjoy wearing.

High comfort, even on long runs

Thin, breathable materials, an anatomical fit and flat seams reduce friction and the risk of blisters.

Models for every phase: before, during and after your run

From calf sleeves and (ultra)light running socks to recovery socks, you choose exactly what your legs need for each training session or race.

STOX – which sock suits you?

STOX focuses entirely on compression, but within that world there are several lines, each with its own role: during your run, on race day and in your recovery afterwards. Below is an overview of the most important STOX socks and calves for runners and triathletes.

STOX Running Socks – all-round compression socks for runners

The classic STOX Running Socks are knee-high socks with graduated compression: the pressure is highest around the ankle and decreases towards the knee.

Ideal if you:

• often run long distances or train for a (half) marathon or triathlon
• are prone to shin splints, cramps or heavy legs
• want maximum muscle support and better blood flow in every training session or race

They offer a mix of cushioning, support and comfort, making them the “one-sock-for-every-run” for many runners.

STOX Running Ultralight Socks – for speed and maximum ground feel

The Running Ultralight Socks use the same compression technology as the regular Running Socks, but with an ultra-thin footbed.

Perfect if you:

• run at faster paces, do intervals or race frequently
• value a direct shoe feel and race sensation
• quickly suffer from hot feet and prefer a lighter, airier sock

You get the full muscle support and circulation benefits of STOX, but with minimum bulk in your shoe.

STOX Running Ankle Socks – ankle-high compression socks

The Running Ankle Socks are ankle-length socks with targeted compression around the ankle and lower leg.

Suitable for runners who:

• want extra ankle support without a knee-high sock
• prefer low-cut socks (for example in summer or during shorter sessions)
• still want the benefits of improved circulation and reduced muscle fatigue

They combine the feel of a “normal” running sock with the advantages of compression around the ankle area.

STOX Recovery Socks – faster recovery after training or racing

The Recovery Socks are designed specifically for the hours after your effort. You wear them after a long run, hard interval session or race.

They:

• stimulate the removal of waste products such as lactic acid
• help reduce muscle soreness and swelling in the lower legs
• make your legs feel light and fresh again more quickly before your next workout

Many endurance athletes wear them right after showering, at home on the couch or on the way back after a race.

STOX Running Calf Sleeves – standalone calf compression

The Running Calf Sleeves provide compression to the calves while letting you keep your favourite running socks in your shoes.

Interesting if you:

• already have preferred running socks and only want extra calf support
• often suffer from tight or heavy calves
• want to use calf compression on the bike or in other endurance sports as well

The sleeves are strongest around the ankle and decrease towards the knee, just like the socks, but without the foot part.

Who are STOX compression socks for?

STOX is for anyone who wants to treat their legs smartly: from your first 5K to tough marathons, from interval training to long days on your feet at work. These groups benefit the most:

Beginner and advanced runners who want to reduce injury risk
Whether you’ve just started running or have been training for years, your lower legs take a hit with every step.

STOX compression socks and sleeves:

• stabilise your muscles at every landing
• reduce muscle vibration in calves and shins
• support blood flow during longer or harder sessions

This reduces the risk of typical running injuries such as overloaded calves, shins and tired feet and helps you train more consistently.

Endurance athletes: marathoners, trail runners and triathletes

Do you log a lot of kilometres or combine sports like in triathlon? Then every percent of extra efficiency counts. For endurance athletes, STOX socks help to:

• keep your legs feeling light for longer during sustained efforts
• maintain blood flow on climbs, trails and during transitions (in triathlon)
• be ready sooner for your next training stimulus

Ideal for marathons, long runs, hilly trail races or triathlons where your legs have to keep delivering continuously.

Athletes with heavy legs, cramps or a tendency to shin splints

Do you regularly struggle with:

• heavy, tired legs at the end of a run
• cramps in calves or feet
• painful shins (shin splint-like discomfort)

Then targeted compression can make the difference. STOX:

• supports the calf muscles and reduces vibrations
• helps fluid and waste products drain away more quickly
• relieves the area around your shins on impact

This makes your legs feel more stable and relaxed, even as your pace or distance gradually increases.

Athletes who want to optimise recovery between sessions

Do you train several times a week or combine running with other sports? Then fast recovery is crucial to start your next session feeling fresh.

STOX Recovery Socks are designed to:

• speed up the removal of waste products after exercise
• reduce muscle soreness and stiffness
• counteract swelling in ankles and lower legs

You wear them after training, racing or during a long (work)day. This gives your legs active recovery so you can start your next workout with fresh legs.

The story behind STOX

From marathon injury to compression brand: the idea of Caspar Disselhoff

The story of STOX doesn’t begin in a lab but out on a run. While preparing for a marathon, founder Caspar Disselhoff suffered an injury. The advice at the time: wear support stockings. Functional? Yes. Comfortable and stylish? Definitely not.

That experience became the starting point for STOX: if compression socks work so well, why do they feel and look like medical products from a hospital? Caspar decided it could be done better, with socks that perform and look good at the same time.

Medical expertise as a foundation – the role of the vascular surgeon in product development

Caspar didn’t do it alone. His father is a vascular surgeon and provided the medical knowledge that STOX still relies on today. Together they translated proven medical compression technology into socks for sport, everyday use, travel and recovery.

This combination means STOX doesn’t just make “tight socks”, but products with the right pressure gradient (graduated compression) and a medical foundation. Every new line is developed with input from specialists so that comfort, fit and effectiveness stay in balance.

Growth from Amsterdam startup in the Olympic Stadium to European brand

What started as a small startup in the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam has quickly grown into a brand worn across Europe. From an initial collection of sports and travel socks to a complete range for athletes, travellers and people with standing jobs.

With production in Italy, high-quality European yarns and a strong focus on quality, STOX has convinced retailers, investors and elite athletes alike.

Elite sport, partnerships and B Corp: why STOX is a future-focused brand

Today, STOX is visible not only on runners along the canals but also at international races and major events. Partnerships with sports federations, marathons and top athletes reinforce its credibility: if athletes trust STOX with their performance and recovery, that says something about the quality.

At the same time, the brand looks beyond sport alone. With B Corp certification, STOX underlines that sustainability, fair production and social impact are structural parts of its business. In this way, STOX is evolving into a future-focused brand: rooted in medical knowledge, validated in elite sport and built on values that fit the athlete of today and tomorrow.