We've tried other loafer socks for my son and these are by far the longest lasting. The others I've bought (Stomper Joe and Sperry) had holes in the ball of the foot within weeks. These come down a bit far on the top of the foot so they're not as no-show as others but that doesn't bother my son and they lasted 9 months before he asked for new ones (and they're still wearable).