I am a 66 year old woman who is recovering from a massive stroke and then from having two tumors and the muscle removed from my left calf.  Thank God nothing was malignant.  My leg is still hurting and the muscle removed will not grow back.  Walking is difficult and I live in the northeastern snowy part of America.  I can't wear jeans because anything that rubs on my leg is extremely painful.  Finding these above-the-knee compression socks has been a glorious gift!  They fit properly, stay above the knee, and don't rub or change position on my legs.  I can now be warm while wearing dresses instead of jeans because these socks are wonderful.  I learned that after washing them, I shouldn't put them in the dryer; they shrink.  I was them and hang them to dry.  I have purchased many more pairs in many colors and highly recommend them.