These are thick socks. Not just cushioned on the bottom, but the whole sock. The elastic is the strongest Ive ever had in a sock. They stay up, all day long. A lot of reviewers found these run small. I found they ran big, but nothing 90 minutes in the dryer on hot couldn't take care of. I wear a size 7. I have been trying for three hears to find good socks. These are them. I bought three more packs. Now I need a bigger sock drawer.