I love these. I rarely wear socks, even in winter. Usually socks make my feet too hot and sweaty. These are thin, really thin. No super hot sweaty feet though. These let my feet breathe. The fit is true to size. These are true ankle socks. They are not too tight at the top but yet they stay up no problem. There is no padding and no compression. But if you need a simple, thin cotton ankle sock, these are a real value.