Just wore the first pair from this 3-pr set of fashion Gold Toe socks. Although Id never tried Gold Toe, Id heard in the past that they are superior socks. I have worn and washed this pair ONCE and I am extremely disappointed at the way they look after being worn, washed, and dried ONE single time. They are terribly covered with tight pilling and look a total mess. I am attaching a picture. On the right of the Gold Toe is a pair of no-name cheap socks I bought at K-Mart 15 years ago. I have never done a thing except wash and dry them and worn them countless times. As you can see, there is a minute amount of pilling. Very, very disappointed in the Gold Toe socks and cannot recommend.