I bought these socks for two reasons: 1) I didn't have any crew-length socks for the winter time, and 2) they were fairly cheap and available with Prime shipping.

While these socks are getting the job done of keeping my ankles warm from wintery updrafts, they do so while being pretty uncomfortable. The inside of the sock is terribly rough. And, if these are indeed cushioned socks, it makes me wonder what the uncushioned variety is like. And all the other reviewers aren't kidding when they talk about fuzz. I'm willing to bet that I could fashion an entire pair of socks from the fuzz that comes out of these.

Normally, I'm an avid buyer of Gold Toe socks, and in the future, I'll be sure to put up the extra money to spring for those socks.