And that is good enough for me. Tired of conventional socks, I guess, she started asking for me to search Amazon for more unusual offerings. So far we have purchased several but this particular one gave everyone a big kick. Can not speak for the longevity of the article, but for the sheer explosion of red and black plus a pirate skull I can. Different, breaking the mold and apparently happy with the purchase I speak for Big Mama when I say with no hesitations: 4 Stars!