I'm beginning to depend on Amazon.com reviews before I buy anything these days. And I know why. With all the products out there to choose from, you really need the opinions of others to make a wise decision and not waste your hard-earned money. I liked what people said about these socks, and sure enough, they were right. These have to be the most comfortable pair of socks I own. I'm going to throw out all the cheap socks in my drawer and invest in Thorlos. They make you feel like you are walking on air. Life is too short to wear cheap socks.