I am a woman, over 50 years old, average height & weight.  I bought these for myself because I wanted the big, roomy, thick crew socks made for men.  These are nothing like I expected.  They actually fit me in the foot and are tight in the calf; they are not thick; I don't feel cushioning in the toe or heel.  Unless a man had a small or thin build I don't see how these would be comfortable.  I am returning them.