I have several pairs of flats that I couldn't wear for more then an hour cause they killed my toes, heels, etc. I decided to purchase these after reading the good reviews and VERY glad I did! Now I can slip a pair of these on and wear all my shoes for extended periods of time! Of course the back sticky thing helps best the first time and tends to slip more after you wash them, but they still work. I defiantly recommend these socks to everyone!