I got these after bunion surgery.  I normally am a woman's 8 1/2 or 9, so these, men's 9, were perfect.  They have been supportive, easy to deal with, non-irritating.  This is my second pair. The first I got in a sports store before Christmas, when I became "weight-bearing" after first surgery, first foot. Then, alas, we lost them on a trip, left them behind. Was very glad to find these at this price point. I don't know how I'd react if I were looking at them for a different purpose, but they have really helped me.