I have bought so many other brands all promising the same only to be disappointed, but these socks truly are oedema friendly with gentle grip. My leg is 45cm circumference where the top of the sock lies and there's still much more stretch in them if needed (probably 55-60) the stretch is also from top to toe and you don't feel a thing. They stay up, don't roll down, dig in or leave marks. Outstanding. and they feel so soft.