My husband is very particular about his socks; and because I am the Official Buyer of the Socks, I have become something of a sock connoisseur.  These socks received a rating of "Just Alright" from my husband.  He found them to be plenty cushion-y, but the tube of the sock was a little too short.  In addition, the tightness of the band around the arch of the foot did provide some support, but it was so tight that these socks were constantly twisting inside his boots.  These socks are now my socks, as I get the rejects, and the twisting IS rather obnoxious!