Pros: they are comfortable, they fit snuggly and dont "ride-down". The "foot" part of the sock, is roomy and feels nice against the flesh of my souls. Secret: they are nice to put on, if you warm them a little, and just took a nice shower. To the average person they would "do the job". I would give them a (A/A-, if I had to grade them, and if I didn't know better). If you need some socks that you know you will wear out in a few months, then buy this product. It does the job. They seem durable so far.... It is definitely a "meat-and-potato", "garden variety" sock. They are standard. They do not let you down....Plus, they are sold "in bulk", so you save there. (As an aside, I don't believe that Amazon sells smaller priced items, like 1 pair of socks.... I read somewhere that Amazon can only now sell larger, bulk style of small items)... Anyway, the Cons:The elastic part is too tight on the calf area. I wish that they were a little looser. The strong, elastic, calf part means that it can restrict bloodflow, so I try not to wear these at night. The next con, as is with all socks, they can "bunch-up when you insert your foot, or your toes at the wrong angle. The next con is a big one for me: It has a definite "plastic polyester" feel. Often people are not astute enough to compare sock textures, or they cannot do so, when they purchase these online... so they cannot perceive the polyester. but it feels kind of rubbery against your skin, when compared with all cotton.In my opinion the polyester in the sock feels like you mushed up greasy rubber bands in your sock. It is not nice.
But, buyer beware...("Caveat Emptur", as they in Latin). that is your problem if you buy it, so read the label. Really, I only have myself to blame. I knew about this "polyester issue" with this sock brand, and as will most other socks, when I went into this transaction, because I needed socks and I had to compromise somewhere. So I guess that it is all my own silly fault, and not the company's.
To those of you still reading: Here is my story: I am a strong advocate of cotton socks. I had always, and I still, to this day, continue to search for all-cotton socks. They used to sell these all of the time circa 1980-1990. Then suddenly, in the late 2010's - 2019's, I cannot find cotton socks. I search high-and-low, but alas, I cannot find them. I feel lost and helpless in a strange consumer land, as though I were trapped in a bizarre Dr. Seuss story that never ends, and one that I cannot get out of. It is so Kafka-esque.
Here is my rant: I feel ripped-off. I really want cotton socks that aren't hiking socks. I want an athletic, tube sock, in black, that can pass as a work sock. I also want a nice weave and a good, durable quality type of cotton....I do not feel like this is such a ridiculous demand, since they do exist... I have bought different ones on-line and failed every time....Unfortunately, the all-cotton socks are all now displaced by some kind of polyester blend. Well I do not want polyester. They are not the same feel as cotton. In the winter, cotton wont cause as much static shock (Polyester does). Maybe I dont want static shock. Maybe I dont want polyester pants clinging to my legs in the winter. What's up with that? That is not too much to ask. At the risk of sounding like a sock-snob, (which I am not), I protest: polyester socks must stop! End the madness! To all of the sock manufacturers, sock designers, and product engineers out there in the world, if you are browsing through random sock reviews, kindly replace your polyester with cotton! I would pay more for that extra bit of cotton. Please! do the right thing! You can change the world!
I understand why they use polyester, because it is cheaper, but dont cheat me.
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Josh L.