Open toe compression stockings and socks help if you feel uncomfortable because of tightness on your toes when wearing closed toe compression socks. The open toe style can also be a great help if you have a larger shoe size and you find your toes feeling cramped. The compression is tightest in the ankle and lessens as it goes up your leg, so no compression is lost when using an open toe style of stocking. Open toe stockings are available in higher medical level compression as well as lighter, supportwear level compression.