Fun patterns
I just bought my 2nd and 3rd pairs of Celeste Stein compression socks.  Though these socks are much thinner and provide less compression than the ones I typically wear to work, I love the patterns and got them as a fun alternative to solids. I can wear them for an 8-hour shift on my feet without experiencing leg fatigue, but I save my higher-compression socks for double shifts. Plus, the lighter weight of the CS socks is good for summer when it's tough to put thicker ones on.  I wash them in a lingerie bag with my regular laundry.  So far, my first pair has been through about 25 washes with no sign of breakdown.
Rating: 4 stars