A ghost of what was. Jan 11 2016 update.

I wore these socks daily for three years, and loved them until the ball of the socks started to wear out.  So I looked them up using my previous orders and ordered some more.  Somewhere along the way the socks were drastically changed, they are now very, very thin.  These are more sports socks now rather than keep your feet warm socks.

Yes I know these are just socks, but when you find something that meets every expectation you have, and then it is changed for the worse, it is disappointing.

So now I'm off to find a replacement since my feet are cold, and will stay that way if I were to use these socks.

These are some very nice socks, okay they are just socks so not something that will rock your world but they are exactly what I was looking for.  Nice and warm, came through the wash with no appreciable shrinking and they are very soft.  I'm ordering my second set today.  I do wish they were taller, I'm 6-4 so they really don't come up to the top of my combat boots, but they are great for what they are.

1 Year later.
Socks are still fantastic!  My everyday socks during the winter and they feel great everyday I put them on.  Warm, comfortable, and still in great shape after I've worm them every day last winter and this one.  They have stood up to the regular wash and wear cycle like a champ.  I'm not sure what else I can say about how great these socks are, but if you give them a chance i'm pretty darn sure you will love them as much as I do.