I bought these to wear to my cousins winter wedding with a black dress. No I'm not bitter. These are perfect for strong calves (or fat if you are depressed today). They are soft and easy to put on. They stand up well to dancing to a annoying DJ, walking in a foot of snow to get to an over-priced hotel, and walking to a buffet of foods that I could have gotten at Eat N Park for a quarter of the price. I had fun at the wedding. I'm sure I'll enjoy your next one.