GREAT SOCKS!  They are a little thicker than regular cotton socks, so they give a more wintery wear.  The fit was a *LITTLE* larger in the foot (I wear a size 7 1/2 shoe).  If they were a wee bit smaller I'd have given them 5 stars.  There's a nice blend of colors.  I didn't have any issues with loose strings inside or outside of the socks.  They've been in the laundry and came out just as new.  I would definitely buy them again!