When you’re searching for a new pair of socks or hosiery, one very important feature often stands out: durability. You don’t want a pair of socks or hosiery that isn’t going to last, and that’s why buying support socks with reinforced heel and toe areas is so important.

Reinforced heel and toe areas are simply areas that have been “strengthened.” A sock with a reinforced heel, for example, has added support in the heel region. A reinforced heel and toe not only adds extra support, but also increases the durability of the sock, since the heels and toes are often the first areas to wear out.

Find Socks and Hose With Reinforced Heel and Toe Areas at FootSmart

FootSmart has a huge selection of comfort socks, support socks, diabetic socks, support hosiery and much more – and many styles come complete with a reinforced heel and toe.

Here are just a few styles of comfort socks and hosiery that come with a reinforced heel. All of these styles – all featuring a reinforced heel – are available now on the FootSmart Web site:

FootSmart Men's Nylon and Cotton Moderate Support Over-the-Calf Socks With Reinforced Heel: These graduated support socks with a reinforced heel help ease swelling and increase leg circulation, and have comfort features that include a reinforced heel and toe for longer wear.
- These support socks with a reinforced heel also come in firm support.

CoolMax® Men's Firm Support Over-the-Calf Padded Socks With Reinforced Heel: These graduated support socks with a reinforced heel work to improve leg circulation and relieve leg swelling, and are also made with CoolMax® fibers to transport perspiration away from feet. These comfort socks stay up on the leg without binding, and feature added terry cushioning at the sole, a reinforced heel, balloon toes and more.
- The non-padded version also features a reinforced heel, plus many other comfort features.

FootSmart® Men's Microfiber Nylon Moderate Support Over-the-Calf Socks With Reinforced Heel: These durable support socks apply pressure at the ankle and slowly decrease it up the leg to stimulate circulation and leave you with healthier feeling legs. Comfort features include a reinforced heel and toe.

FootSmart® Men's Nylon Moderate Support Over-the-Calf Socks With Reinforced Heel: These reinforced heel supports socks – great for men with decreased circulation who are on their feet a great deal, frequently travel, are overweight, have swollen ankles and legs or varicose veins – come with a reinforced heel and toe for enhanced durability.
- These nylon support socks for men also come in light support and include a reinforced heel.

FootSmart® Men's / Women's Open Toe Firm Support Medical Knee Highs With Reinforced Heel: These non-sheer firm support knee highs with a reinforced heel, recommended for those with poor circulation, edema, chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, provide all-day comfort with no binding or sagging. Features include a reinforced heel.

FootSmart® Women's Solid Nylon Moderate Support Trouser Sock With Reinforced Heel: Recommended for women suffering from chronic leg fatigue, swollen ankles, tired, aching feet and varicose veins find these graduated support trouser socks to be just what the doctor ordered, these supportive trouser socks come with reinforced toes and reinforced heel pockets with a comfort top band.

WigWam Women’s CoolMax Quarter-Length Socks With Reinforced Heel: These Wigwam socks feature fully cushioned terry soles that provide an extra layer of protection, an elasticized arch and instep that enhances support, and a reinforced heel and toe made of stretchy durable nylon. These WigWam women’s socks with a reinforced heel also come in the low cut style.

View all FootSmart socks and hosiery with a reinforced heel.