Hi all,
I will be spending over 19 hours on the plane and an additional 5 hours in the airport.
I don’t think I can tolerate socks for 24 hours because I worry that they will stink up the plane and will also be uncomfortable after a while.
I am not sure about shoes either. So long-distance travellers, recommend some footwear.
If you are spending 19 hours on a plane, I recommend compression socks. What I do sometimes is I wear a pair of socks in the airport, and then I switch to compression socks before boarding. You could have a backup pair of socks if you are worried about odor. And for shoes I like to wear something comfortable and warm but also easy to slip on and off. If I am trying to sleep I won’t wear the shoes, but then you need to pop them back on quickly if you want to stand in the aisle or go to the bathroom. Never go totally barefoot on a plane however.
@Vaughn
Purely curious, why compression socks? What difference do they make?
I have a pair I use for winter sports but I never thought to use them elsewhere.
Wylder said:
@Vaughn
Purely curious, why compression socks? What difference do they make?
I have a pair I use for winter sports but I never thought to use them elsewhere.
They help with circulation in the absence of movement. They are truly game changers.
Wylder said:
@Vaughn
Purely curious, why compression socks? What difference do they make?
I have a pair I use for winter sports but I never thought to use them elsewhere.
Many people are at risk of serious blood clots when flying long-haul - sometimes the risk comes from chronic health conditions (heart issue, cancer, obesity) and sometimes from genetic disorders people don’t even know they have (Prothrombin gene mutation). Compression socks are a good idea for everyone.
Wylder said:
@Vaughn
Purely curious, why compression socks? What difference do they make?
I have a pair I use for winter sports but I never thought to use them elsewhere.
You’re more likely to get a blood clot due to being on a plane for so long - compression socks reduce that risk.
@Axel
Hmmmm…wonder if pilots wear them? They sit for long periods.
Tate said:
@Axel
Hmmmm…wonder if pilots wear them? They sit for long periods.
They make flight socks which are specifically a compression sock for pilots to wear on long haul flights, so yes, they do wear them.
Wylder said:
@Vaughn
Purely curious, why compression socks? What difference do they make?
I have a pair I use for winter sports but I never thought to use them elsewhere.
They can help prevent blood clots, though I am relatively young and healthy and am not really worried about that. (Not that I want one.) They reduce swelling from sitting for hours which means you are more comfortable the next day. This is especially key if you are flying to a destination where you plan to do a lot of walking - wearing compression socks on the plane can prevent blisters over the next few days.
Wylder said:
@Vaughn
Purely curious, why compression socks? What difference do they make?
I have a pair I use for winter sports but I never thought to use them elsewhere.
It also helps manage swelling for folks that take off their footwear and then have trouble getting back in on the other side.
I always wear comfortable sneakers on the plane but bring crocs or slip-ons in my carry on. Sneakers for the airport, take off and landing. Slipping Crocs on and off for most of the flight, making sure I wear them if I need to go to the bathroom.
@Gale
Crocs might be a good idea. I don’t think I’ll pack any extra footwear in my carry-on.
Thank you.
West said:
@Gale
Crocs might be a good idea. I don’t think I’ll pack any extra footwear in my carry-on.
Thank you.
Crocs and good socks. This is the way.
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
Robin said:
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
People used to wear suits to fly. Damn zoomers.
Robin said:
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
People used to wear suits to fly. Damn zoomers.
Who the fuck in their right mind would want to be stuffed like cattle onto an airplane in a suit? Airlines used to actually have comfortable seating but that’s no longer the case either. Why would anyone treat going on a flight the way it used to be treated when it’s not even remotely the same.
If I have to be in an airborne cage for hours with no personal space then I’m going to be comfortable. Wearing comfortable shoes like slides on board has zero impact on anyone else’s ability to also be as comfortable as possible in a nightmarish situation.
Robin said:
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
People used to wear suits to fly. Damn zoomers.
Sounds like a great way to make your life extra miserable.
Robin said:
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
People used to wear suits to fly. Damn zoomers.
Seats used to be bigger too and you had more space between rows. Everyone had their own armrests. Staff would come down the aisles with steak dinners and trays of martinis. Why should we wear suits when we are in super uncomfortable spaces now?
Robin said:
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
People used to wear suits to fly. Damn zoomers.
People used to shit in a pot in their house and throw it into the street. Who cares what people used to do if it wasn’t better in any way?
Robin said:
Wear a pair of slides with socks…
People used to wear suits to fly. Damn zoomers.
church too. and women wore long gloves. everyone demure, mindful, respectful.