These are some of the most comfortable socks I ever put on. Not only are they soft, but the arch support keeps them from slipping and the high back, keeps them from sliding in to my shoe. I like to wear my anklets summer and winter, and they come up high enough to cushion the chain from digging into my foot uner the toung of the shoel. I got the larger size and they fit great. I wear an 81/2 shoe so I got the larger size sock. Perfect.