When it comes to men's and women's compression stockings, there are slight differences between the two. The foot size and overall length tends to be larger in mens styles compared to womens. However, if a man finds that the measurements of a woman's sock most closely matches his body measurements, he can wear a women's style sock. The same goes for women and their measurements. The two types of stockings are not exclusive to gender, they are just general suggestions. The most important factor is getting the size that best matches your body and choosing the compression level recommended by your doctor.