I bought these for my son. He has slightly wide feet like me. Sometimes, we buy socks and it can be a little hard to find ones just right. With the weather getting colder, I wanted to make sure to get ones that go to the lower calf. They are slightly thin so I wouldn't recommend for outdoor play in the snow. These fit great. I like the variety of colors that can help with combining with shoes and/or clothing. Immediately, they look a tiny big but I know after a wash and warm dry, they'll likely shrink a little. I expect these to last until he outgrows them. The variety of designs makes them fun for him and not repetitive.