These are lovely low-cut socks, perfect for my summer loafers and Merrell Mocs. They are lightweight but absorbent and well-made, and after buying them in assorted tones I bought another set in all beige. The seaming is especially nice, no ridge across the toes. And the flat silicone band on the heel is both comfortable and effective at preventing slippage down into the shoe, a problem with lots of low-cut socks. I wear women size 11 shoes and the large size is perfect. I wish they made a larger size for my husbands boating shoes. A great find.