I wanted some light-weight socks as my hiking Wigwams get too warm around the house with the woodstove going.  These fit the bill perfectly... they're airy and so much more comfortable than those crappy bags of cheap white socks than only feel good on the first wearing, and then promptly thin out and develop holes within a month or so of wearing!  I took a few pairs with me on a visit and my mom couldn't get out of them once she put them on... there's really so much more to them than the usual white socks.  Just way comfier and really cushiony on the sole (while still being really airy on the uppers).  I had to buy another bag for my mom for Christmas as I couldn't get mine back!  :)