The socks are lovely and 100% cotton. The jury is still out on this one.  My boyfriend says the socks are tight and small.  We haven't put them in the washing machine yet.  If they shrink, I will have 8 new pairs of socks which is fine with me, because I have a hard time finding 100% cotton crew socks.  I might just take a couple of pairs right now.  LOL!

UPDATE:  They did shrink in the wash and I have taken them over.  I LOVE them!!!!!  It is so hard to find 100% cotton socks and these are so much better than the ones I had been buying.  The heel and toe seem to be reinforced.  The top part does not seem to be 100% cotton as it has some stretch to it.  I would give them 5 stars because I love them so much, but since they were intended for a larger sized person and shrunk a bit I have removed one star.  Ladies - if you are looking for 100% cotton socks and don't have an ankle swelling issues these are the socks for you.  Oh and 8 pairs for what one of the old ones cost me.  Win-win!

Another update:  They don't feel the same as my previous 100% cotton socks so I question whether or not they are (the footbed - that is).  The upper part that goes around the ankle has some kind of elastic or spandex definitely not 100% cotton.  I DO still love them, though.  