My feet stayed warm and dry on a recent trip to Ireland in its rainy, cool spring season, in part due to these socks. They're comfortable with extra cushion along the bottom of the foot and elastic to support your arch and heel. The height is just right to stay warm without being annoyingly tall, and the fabric is soft, too. There were no pressure points due to seaming or overly-taught elastic. I actually enjoyed wearing these as much, if not more, than my very expensive SmartWool socks. They stay put, too, so I never had to adjust  them.