Socks are socks, right?  Not in this case.  For someone that is 'particular' about little things like this, these socks are incredible.  First, they are very soft.  Second, they have just the right amount of stretch -- socks aren't constantly falling nor are they so tight that they cut off circulation.  Third, they are the perfect thickness -- I'm in Wisconsin and these socks are especially great for fall and winter.  Normally, with dress socks and dress shoes, my feet are freezing.  These socks feel more like a cross between athletic socks (comfort/breathability) and wool socks (thickness/warmth).  As an added bonus, they feel cushioned so that I'm just a bit more comfortable in my dress shoes.

I don't give out 5 stars too often but I really dig these socks.  So much so that I ran out and got a bunch more pairs before they stop making them.