First, let me say that Iceland does have financial problems, but in no way do these problems affect tourists. If anything, it is a benefit for the tourist, as your home currency converts into more ISK now. Second, there is absolutely no need to have ISK in hand before you arrive in Iceland.
Step 3) Knee length. For the knee high compression stocking, measure from the back of the bend of knee to the floor behind your heel. Do not wear shoes as you will get an inaccurate measurement. LegSmart Pro Tip: When measuring the back of the knee, make sure that you are measuring below the bend of the knee.
These socks, sleeves, shirts, and shorts act as a circulatory pump, pushing blood through the veins, a fact that some athletes think gives them an edge during competition. One study showed that runners wearing compression socks had a 1.5 to 2.2 percent increase in pace and could run 4 percent longer. That's about the difference between fourth place and Usain Bolt in the last Olympics. This is one small study, though, and similar performance boosts have yet to be re-created out of the lab.