If you are dealing with swelling feet and legs, these ar perfect. I recently realized that I had to deal with this issue. I go to the VA and they sent me the same socks, only with a closed toe. My feet sweat a lot and I realized that Athletes Foot would be a problem with the closed toes. So I ordered these open toe socks. They allow my toes to breath, while allowing the sweat to escape. I wear cotton socks over top of them. They do the job without Athletes Foot.

You do have to hand wash these things. No machine washing.

I gave it 4 stars since I feel the price is high on all of these type of socks.