About two years ago I developed Plantar Fasciitis so recently my selection of socks is of greater importance to me.

These Carhartt socks meet most of the criteria that I find important. First off they fit well and are quite comfortable. One area that impresses me is the stitching in the toe area- there is absolutely zero bunching. They offer a contoured fit without feeling tight. The only thing that is a slight negative for me is that the padding on the bottom is a little sparse for me. I cannot tell for certain if the separation between heel and toe padding is a good design or these socks offer me excellent comfort for short durations but I do experience more discomfort in the heel after long periods on my feet than I do with some other brands of socks. I work outside in New England for periods of up to 8 hours every day and have also noticed that I some of my other hiking style socks offer a bit more comfort. Two other areas in which these Carhartt socks excel are in wicking and durability. My feet have a tendency to sweat easily and even after an extended work day my feet have always stayed dry. I have worn, washed, and dried these socks over a dozen times and there is no current sign of wear.

I would say that these are excellent three season socks that I expect to last for years.