I got a different pair of weight lifting gloves first. They were nice and sturdy but didn't breathe at all and so I went looking for something different. These looked slightly less sturdy but they breathed and that was really important to me. First I want to point out I didn't get this or the original pair for weightlifting. I work on a ride at a theme park and my hands were getting torn up by constantly pushing down and then pulling up on the metal bars on the seats. The original pair of gloves provided tons of protection but I live in Central Florida and it's way to hot for the gloves not to be breathable. So I found these. They worked just as well as the first pair at protecting my hands and they were even better because they breathed. No only were my hands no longer in pain at the end of my shift but they weren't getting any blisters on them. These gloves were a game changer for my job and I would highly recommend them to anyone else in a similar situation.

Don't have diabetes, but rather thick calves. Some regular socks impair circulation, and I tried several types of diabetic socks in the past. Some had knits so large that the skin showed through. Others wore out quickly, so for years I've worn regular socks but didn't know until I tried them whether they would leave my feet looking sickly white. Recently some otherwise nice work socks started cutting off circulation after several washes, and I decided to try these, buying a pack of gray ones. They look and fit better and are more comfortable than any diabetic socks tried before, mostly because they work by compressing lightly along the entire upper section of the sock rather than only in a band at the top. Great product and reasonable price!

I got these ankle braces for my granddaughter since in the past she had broken the same ankle twice while in training for her High School Cheerleading Squad. They went to Dallas, Texas two years in a row and took first place in nation for their division during her freshmand and sophomore years, then during her junior year she wasn't able to cheer due to the repair surgery of her broken ankle. Now in her early 20's she is having issues with her ankle since her vocation keeps her on her feet for most of the day. Her sizing according to the size chart fell in between "SE's" Small and Medium so I suggested she go with a Medium. She "Loves" the way they feel and she says that they are comfortable enough to wear all day long with just the right amount of compression.

Special Essentials you've sold my Granddaughter on your Quality Products, keep up the great work!