In looking for socks for an upcoming thru-hike a friend suggested these toe socks as they "prevent blisters" and are "hella good at wicking moisture". Scepticism filled my mind, but I decided to buy a pair to see. After doing some test hikes in them...I have seen the light. My feet have never experienced this kind of comfort from a sock. I figured that the individual toes would be bulky and overbearing, but no. It feels like each toe is lovingly wrapped and caressed by a cloud. These are awesome socks. "But toe socks are for effeminates and hippies!" Said the man with blisters on his toes. You will outhike him.