Overall works okay for my son (though can't pull them super high up cause my baby has chunky thighs and it will leave a welt--true of most chunky baby thighs and thigh socks) but was very surprised by a very strong chemical smell upon opening the package. Washed them twice trying to get rid of the smell and while it helped a bit, I could still smell it a bit. I thought maybe this was just the smell of all new socks but today just purchased a pair of Charlie Banana leg warmers and the smell is definitely much better even brand new (well, they are made from organic cotton, that probably helps).