We are having an unusually cold winter where I live, and I wanted to buy some thick socks to wear under my boots when I'm outside. I was surprised at how expensive women's socks can be, so I decided to take a chance on these highly-rated men's socks. My feet are pretty big--about a 10 in women's shoes, and these work great. They're comfortable and thick, but not super thick, so sometimes I also layer them with other socks when it's really cold. They do a great job keeping my feet dry and warm. Excellent quality for a decent price.