Husband loves these, we had just bought another brand with a gold toe and so I thought I would give these a try.  He has been wearing them to golf in and noticed these are good for chafing as he has a new pair of golf shoes and these protect his skin well.  They are comparable to the other brand yet less expensive. They are of solid construction and very soft cotton. They are cushiony yet do not make the shoes feel too tight. I expect aside from the clay staining these they will last a long time.