I've used Gold Toe socks of various sorts before, and I needed some new ones when Amazon had a good sale on these. I ordered some, not sure whether they'd be the same as other Gold Toes I had bought in the past. They were not the same. They were better! I like the weight, feel and fit. Durability remains to be seen; however, it should be good if my previous experience with other Gold Toe varieties is any indicatiion.