My husband is very picky about his socks. He has rejected a number of other brands before settling on the Ariat tall boots socks. These are thick and well cushioned for all day wear. They are actually true over the calf socks that can be comfortably worn with tall work boots. They don't slide down or slip around the top of the calf with lots of walking or moving around through a long day. It's been a couple of months now and these socks have held their shape and elasticity through countless washes and wearings. He's really pleased - enough so that I'm gradually replacing all his socks with more of the Ariats.