These were worn during my postpartum hospital stay. I think they're essential because your legs tend to swell after giving birth! I'm 155cm tall, and they come down to about where my kneecaps are covered. I only used them for a few days during my hospital stay, but there are some areas with pilling, so I've marked them as having some staining. There are no issues with the compression, and the item itself is in good condition. I hate to just throw them away, so I'm putting them up for sale.