I'm a freeze baby so I wear knee high socks all winter long.  I thought these were very attractive and they came pretty quick.  I was disappointed, however, when I put them on for the first time.  They were pretty snug.  I couldn't wait to take them off at the end of the day.  When I did take them off it was then I realized just how tight they were.  I had indents in my legs where the top of the socks rest, right under the knee.  It had actually cut off circulation in my legs a bit.  I had to rub my legs because it was a bit painful.  I will try and stretch them out as much as I can and try again.  The thing is, I am 5'5", 117lbs. I don't have big calves. Quite the contrary. So whoever sized these for women better try again.  These are way too tight.  The only reason I gave these socks even 1 star is because they are very attractive and the material is nice.  Too bad they are unwearable.