I grew up barefoot.  Even when I wore shoes as a kid I rarely wore socks.  In fact, I don't even remember owning a pair until college, when I learned to speak Japanese and it was a matter of common courtesy that I should wear clean socks in people's homes.  From then on socks were a tradition, and I started getting picky about them--because if you have to wear them, then they better be comfortable.

Most socks I found were particular uncomfortable around the ankles, the material was scratchy, they were hot and therefore sweaty, which naturally lead to a nasty case of athlete's foot that lasted for years.  And if they were comfortable and breathed well then they would shed a lot of lint and fall apart in no time.

These socks suffer none of those problems.  They're comfy around the ankles, soft, breath almost as well as socks made for cycling and running, and so far no lint or wear and tear problems.  I loved the first set I bought so much that I bought another pack of them immediately afterwards.  I actually count the eight pairs I own as I finish up the laundry to make sure I haven't lost one.

I have specialty socks for hiking and cycling that I particularly love, but for general use or even a lazy day at home, these are clearly the best.