I've worn probably a dozen different kinds of ankle height socks. Most are okay. Last year I was living outside of town and I came into town to go bike riding and I forgot my socks. So I ran around and I found a local store that had what looked like decent socks so I bought them. Wow! They were so soft and supportive I couldn't believe it! So I realized I wanted more than one pair and I happened to look them up on Amazon so I bought three more! They are fantastic! One word of warning though, do not wash them with any dark colored clothes. I don't know why but they give off a fuzz that will get on your clothes. So what I do is wash them with my Merino wool socks and it works out perfectly. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I have!