I just posted about the socks on the other thread. I have tried so many and at one time could not wear them at all. For me turning the sock inside out and stretching it helps. I used to wear these medped ones that had a non binding ankle. That helped with the swelling days. As for shoes I need support so wear every min I am up Nike walking shoes. I have not walked without shoes in 3 years otherwise it feels like knives and broken ankle.