We have created a pair of compression socks that bring together our amazing bison fiber footbed with a merino compression leg shaft to help keep you comfortable all day.
The Buffalo Wool Co. OTC Compression Socks feature:
- Graduated Compression (15-20 mmHg)
- URfit System for arch support and memory-knit construction
- Smooth and flat comfort toe seam
- Footbed is a luxurious bison down, ultra-fine merino, bamboo blend
- Leg Shaft is an extremely comfortable merino wool knit
Benefits of Compression Socks
Before you fine folks started requesting compression socks, we had never tried them. Well, color us impressed. We found our OTC Compression Socks to provide all-day leg support and circulation keeping our feet and legs from swelling. But, don’t just take our word for it. Here are some leading expert reasons why compression socks are the right fit.
Compression Socks increase healthy pressure on your skin and tissue.
If you’re taking a long flight or patiently waiting in your hunting blind, compression socks can help maintain circulation during periods of less movement. That means less discomfort and potential swelling in your legs and feet.
Graduated compression can aid in recovery from heavy physical activity.
Whether you are an avid runner, cyclist, snowmobiler or fisher, graduated compression socks have shown to help recovery from heavy activity. Graduated compression improves blood circulation, which in turn speeds the removal of lactic acid and increases oxygen to the blood.
Most Common Uses for Compression Socks
We’re certainly hooked on the benefits of our OTC Compression Socks for everyday wear while working, but in case you need more inspiration, here are a few of our favorite use cases for these amazing socks.
- Long fishing excursions
- Flying to and fro
- Skiing or Snowmobiling (bonus - our OTCs are also incredibly warm)
- Long distance running
- Long sitting spells while hunting
Sock Sizing
Socks should fit as comfortably as any other garment. The heel should rest on your heel—not under it (as with a sock that’s too small) or halfway up your Achilles (as with a sock that’s too large). The sock should be snug against your foot with no sagging fabric. The toe seam should lie flat across the top of your toes.
Sock Heel at Your Heel
The heel of the sock should sit directly on your heel, not above or below it.
Flat Toe Seam
The toe seam should lay flat along the top of your toes, not above or below them.
Taut Across the Foot
Socks should fit snugly across your foot without any sagging material. If you wear wide shoes (E+), consider
sizing up.
If you wear a wide shoe size (E+), consider sizing up.
| Sock Size | Shoe Size | |
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| US Men | US Women | |
| Small | – | 3 – 6.5 |
| Medium | 7 – 9 | 7 – 10 |
| Large | 9.5 – 11.5 | 10.5 – 12.5 |
| X-Large | 12 – 14 | – |
Care Instructions
Machine wash and dry
Once you are ready to clean your gear, follow a few simple steps to care for your favorite socks, beanie, and gloves.
How to Care for your favorite bison fiber gearMaterial Composition
Here at The Buffalo Wool Co., our yarn bases for all our gear is (and will always be) natural fibers. This means that the internal structure of your socks (the parts that touch your skin) will be made from bison fiber, merino wool, mulberry silk, and other 100% natural fibers.
The overall composition (the parts that touch your skin plus everything else) will include other materials like nylon or polyester. This is done to make the sock more durable and ensure that your socks work (and play) as hard as you do.
Yarn Base Composition
50% American bison down / 50% Merino wool
Overall Composition
45% merino wool / 31% nylon / 18% American bison down / 4% polyester / 2% Lycra spandex
Guide to fiber compositionOur World-Famous Bison Wool Socks
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| Trekker - Advantage Gear Boot Socks | Pro Gear Boot Socks | Yellowstone - Advantage Gear Crew Sock | Pro Gear Crew Socks | Red Dog Kids American Field Jr. - Crew Socks | Casual Crew 2.0 - Ultralight Gear Crew Socks | Really Really Nice - Crew Sock *Limited Edition* | The B.O.S.S. - Ultralight Gear Short Sock | O.T.C. - Advantage Gear Compression Sock | Kenai - Ultralight Gear Boot Sock | |
| Height | Boot 14" | Boot 12" | Crew | Crew | Crew | Crew | Crew | Ankle | Over-the-calf | Over-the-calf |
| Weight | Extra Heavyweight | Midweight | Heavyweight | Midweight | Midweight | Lightweight | Lightweight | Midweight | Midweight | Midweight |
| Performance Blend | Advantage Gear | Pro Gear | Advantage Gear | Pro Gear | Ultralight Gear | Ultralight Gear | Luxury Gear | Ultralight Gear | Advantage Gear | Ultralight Gear |
| Cushioning | Full cushion | Under foot cushion | Under foot cushion | Under foot cushion | Full cushion | Flat knit (no cushion) | Under foot cushion | Under foot cushion | Under foot cushion | Under foot cushion |
| Recommended Footwear Type | Waders, Muck Boots, Heavy Boots | Insulated Boots, Cowboy Boots | Short boots, Hikers, Trail Shoes | Just about anything | Just about anything | Athletic Shoes, Short Hikers | Just about anything | Athletic Shoes | Just about anything | Insulated Boots, Cowboy Boots |
| Typical Use | Extreme cold climate | hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, sledding, ice skating, dog-walking | Hiking, Hunting, Just a good warm sock | Daily Wear (all climates) | Anything, Everything | Daily Wear (warmer climates) | Just about anything | running & tennis shoes, casual loafers, golf, shooting sports, short hikers, daily wear | Non-medical grade compression | Fishing/Hunting/Hiking |
| Base Yarn | 50% American bison down / 50% Merino wool | 50% American bison down / 50% Silk | 50% American bison down / 50% Merino wool | 50% American bison down / 50% Silk | 33% American bison down / 33% Merino wool / 33% Bamboo | 34% American bison down / 33% Merino wool / 33% Bamboo | 50% American bison down / 50% Italian spun ultra fine merino wool | 34% American bison down / 33% Merino wool / 33% Bamboo | 50% American bison down / 50% Merino wool | 34% Bison Down / 33% Ultrafine Merino Wool / 33% bamboo fiber |
| Overall Composition | 38% merino wool / 30% American bison down / 30% nylon / 2% Lycra spandex | 32% American bison down / 32% silk / 26% nylon / 4% polyester / 4% Tencel / 2% Lycra spandex | 36% Merino wool / 28% Bison down / 26% Nylon / 8% Polyester / 2% Spandex | 30% American bison down / 30% silk / 30% nylon / 4% Tencel / 4% polyester / 2% Lycra spandex | 24% American Bison Down / 24% Merino Wool / 23% Bamboo Fiber / 23% Nylon 4% Poly / 2% Spandex | 26% American bison down / 25% merino wool / 25% bamboo / 20% nylon / 3% Lycra spandex / 2% polyester | 24% American bison down / 24% merino wool / 24% bamboo / 23% nylon / 3% polyester / 2% Lycra spandex | 45% merino wool / 31% nylon / 18% American bison down / 4% polyester / 2% Lycra spandex | FOOT: 29% American bison down / 28% nylon / 25% bamboo / 16% merino wool / 2% Spandex | LEG: 72% polypropylene / 26% nylon / 2% Spandex | |
| Origin | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA | Made in the USA |
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The Dearnley Family has been running S & D Spinning since the 1800s. This is one of the last large scale wool mills left in the U.S. and they are absolutely crucial to us keeping our production here in the U.S.
