I have purchased many other similar type socks in the past, and these are by far my favorite. The turquoise color is just beautiful and makes me happy every time I look down at my feet. I wear size 9 1/2-10, and the large size here is plenty big, with just the right amount of elastic to stay up on my calf without leaving any marks from being too tight. They are really well-made, thicker and fuzzier than they look. And they've held up well to many many washing/drying cycles too (a common complaint for me with other similar types of socks). They are more expensive than the other pairs I've bought in the past, but are well worth it in my opinion because these will last me a long time. They are my daily wear here in snowy SW Colorado.