I was so glad to finally find some crew socks that don't have elastic at the top, and are a good height.  Swollen ankles during pregnancy left me with spider veins, and I refuse to wear banded socks because of the discomfort and also the worry that more damage could be done.  I have looked everywhere, and finally found these, which are comfortable, durable, and at a great price. $1 per sock is unheard of, unless it is a wacky clearance sock.  These are a bit loose than I'd like, but that is okay. Still comfy. And some have complained that they are rough, but my take is that they are durable, sports grade.  Once you wash them a couple of times, they soften up.  I wear them all day around the house and they're perfect.