These are very solid, versatile socks. After a year, they still haven't worn out, so the price is quite reasonable. (They're more resilient than, say,&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Gold-Toes/dp/B0002U39M4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Gold Toes</a>.) They're neither especially warm nor especially light, so they're good for most weather. (During the summer, I prefer short socks. During the winter, I go for&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/SmartWool/dp/B0000DYNCP/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">SmartWool</a>.)