Growing up, my dad always used to tell me that Gold Toe socks were the best.  I never really knew if "Gold Toe" was a brand, a style, a special weave or what, but I never doubted his expertise.  I got these socks in L for my husband but since I'm the runner in the family decided to try them myself.  He wears a size 10.5 EE and they do fit him nicely.  On me (ladies size 9) they're somewhat large, but because the fabric is so thin, I can easily make them work.

I've tried several brands of these mini-socks and these certainly rank near the top.  They're feather-light and very breathable.  Because I have fallen arches, I especially like the band of support around the arch.  The package describes something called the "Comfort Toe Seam," but I didn't actually detect any seam at all in the toe area which is quite comfortable indeed.  Nothing worse than a seam across the top of your sock rubbing against your toes during a long run.  The only thing these lack are that extra cushioning at the back of the ankle to hold them in place and prevent blisters.

 I'm still not exactly sure what the "Gold Toe" is supposed to be, but these sure are nice athletic socks.  I know dad would approve.