As a Marine I always wore black or tan Fox River boot socks that cost me almost $7 a pair but were worth it in comfort and how long they would last. This summer, after I left the military and started wearing Red Wing workboots again, I found those socks were making my feet sweat so I needed to find something new. I got a pair of these from Farm & Fleet, primarily because I have size 14 feet and these were the only socks I found in my size other than the traditional 100% cotton ones that I know I don't like. Carhartt gives these socks high marks for comfort but low marks for wear, and at least at Farm & Fleet they were listed as lightweight so I don't plan on wearing them through an Illinois winter. I have worn them all summer doing landscaping, framing and roofing and haven't gotten a blister, my feet stay dry and don't smell when I take the boots off after a long day. And after 5 months, the 6 pair I have still look to be in good shape. I found out long ago that I can buy alot of cheap socks or a few pairs of expensive socks, and so far these socks are worth the price.

Update Sept 2013: After wearing these socks for a couple years I don't care for their durability or comfort. They're better than any of the other cheap athletic socks I've tried, but I'm switching back to Fox River boot and running socks for my daily wear. They're much more expensive but last 2-3 times as long and are much more comfortable.