So warm! So cozy! So comfy! I could live in these socks. They have a slight amount of padding, and the material is uber soft. It just feels like happy little clouds on my feet. Once I put on some hiking boots, you could really feel the impact of the socks. Instead of feeling like I am wearing clunky boots, it felt like I was wearing comfy shoes. The socks provide padding and comfort, to ease the stress on my feet, even when I'm out and about all day long. I love the color options, I picked pink and they are such a fun alternative to the usual boring hiking sock colors. These provide a good amount of warmth and they aren't so thick that I can't get my shoes on. That said, they aren't super hot winter socks. They are definitely breathable. And they can be a touch thick if you are wanting a standard sock. For me, they were perfect.