The material and fit works for me, I like them. I don't have humongous feet (I wear an 8.5 shoe) or a history of foot issues (I'm 28 and in good health) but I do have eczema and recently, it's been giving me issues with the elastics in most socks. Lately, I would find the material of a "sports fit" sock too scratchy (it's always some kind of cotton-poly blend with whatever else thrown in for gimmick's sake) and the ankle elastics much too tight (to where they leave indentations). It was unbelievably uncomfortable having to walk around with the materials I usually wear scratching away at my rash and the ankles cutting into it too. When I found out that 100% cotton socks might help alleviate my discomfort, I immediately began scouring the internet for something decent. I happened upon these because they are 100% cotton (which I never realized was so rare in a sock) and had no elastics whatsoever. I hoped maybe I could find something with a better price but, it was hard to find the same kind of sock with good reviews. I do understand what others are saying about them "having no shape", but they really aren't all that big when I put them on (I purchased a pack of size 9). After washing a few times, they are holding and look like your average dress sock, they are still as soft as ever. They seem like they are too thin to last but, they are surprisingly durable (8 months of daily use and I have yet to wear a hole through a single sock). I was also pleased to discover that I could work an 8 hour shift (consisting of standing and walking around for about 7 hours of it) and my socks will not reek or become unbelievably wet. Full disclosure, I can probably get a few work days out them before having to wash them; granted, I am washing my feet regularly . One day, after putting off laundry and having to wear one of my old "sport fit," poly-blend pairs, I noticed they completely stink after a single 8-hour shift. These have quickly become the only sock I want to wear and easily the most comfortable. (I am actually back here trying to buy more and decided to finally write a review)