These are nice thick, non binding socks.  I used to get the Dr Scholl's diabetic socks.  I am not diabetic but my ankles swell and its so hard to find comfortable everyday socks.  These are the next best thing to the diabetic socks.  They are padded in the heal and toe and the ankle is non binding.  They are always sold out at Walmart and on here.  When they come up for sale, even with a week or two until arrival, order them, the price is great and its worth the wait.  The size runs a bit small if your foot is 9.5, it could be a bit longer, but if your foot is smaller they will be perfect!