Inclusion Criteria:  Adults aged 18 and over Have an ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) between 0.8-1.2 (at assessment) Have no active ulceration  Exclusion Criteria:  Under the age of 18 Unable to wear compression bandages of hosiery for any reason Unable to walk unaided and at normal speed for at least one mile Previous history of deep vein thrombosis Have known arterial insufficiency (an ABPI of below 0.8) (at assessment) Unable to tolerate a cuff at 40 mmHg around ankle (at assessment) Have active ulceration Have signs of recent lower limb trauma, active infection, ongoing untreated venous disease, or significant ankle oedema Unable to give informed consent Pregnant Fragile skin that may be damaged whilst trying to apply compression bandaging