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Travel should change your life — not risk it.
I’ve been to more than 75 countries and logged hundreds of thousands of flight miles. But one long-haul flight nearly stopped me in my tracks — and not in the “this view is amazing” way.
I developed Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) after a long flight from Newark to Delhi. Blood clots formed in my leg and later traveled to my lungs while I was exploring India. I was lucky to get treatment in time — but I also learned that DVT is serious, preventable, and especially dangerous for women travelers.
That’s why I partnered with Vim & Vigr to design the Go Explore merino wool
“I wanted a sock design that celebrated travel and didn’t want to design something clinical and forgettable. This is a sock I would reach for — one I’d actually wear on a plane, train, or road trip. I wanted comfort, performance, and a little fun style.”
Sherry Ott
So I reached out to Vim & Vigr. Together we created the Go Explore merino wool
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Why Compression Socks Matter When You Travel
Long flights, road trips, train trips, and even standing tours can reduce circulation in your legs. This increases the risk of DVT, swelling, and fatigue. DVT is more than swollen ankles and sore calves. It is a medical condition where clots form in the deep veins of the legs. When a clot breaks loose it can lodge in the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal.
Compression socks gently squeeze your legs to help blood flow — reducing swelling, energizing your feet, and lowering your risk of blood clots.
For me, they’re now non-negotiable on any flight over 4 hours. And not just flights — I wear them hiking, cycling, and even for recovery days after big adventures.
Why women are particularly vulnerable
- Hormonal contraception and hormone replacement therapy can increase clotting risk.
- Pregnancy and the postpartum…
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