Wigwam 625 F1086 White Crew Socks for Men & Women - Large Size, Comfortable & Durable Hiking & Outdoor Socks for Walking, Running & Camping

Simply the best athletic “sweat” sock out there. Comfortable & fashionable too.No, not the same pair of socks for 50 years, but I started wearing them when I was a kid and hated them because they were scratchy. I thought they would drive me crazy but, after 2 weeks I got used to them and have loved my "white wollies" ever since. I'm pretty sure they aren't the same make-up as when I wore them back in those days. I'm not even sure who made them, but Wig-Wam is the only manufacturer I know of these days.They're warm in the winter and cool in the summer and totally cushioney (is that a word?) No they don't last as long as I would want, but they certainly last almost as long as some other socks I've worn, and longer than most other wool socks I've had.If you've never tried these, go for it! But give them a chance, before you trash them... I can't tell, since I'm used to them, but they might take some getting used to (see first sentence.) If you have been using them, I'm preaching to the choire.Wig-Wam makes a heavier sock like this, but I prefer these and they seem to last longer. Since the other ones are thicker, they don't fit into my shoes as well, either.An update from my December 17, 2011 review - "No they don't last as long as I would want, but they certainly last almost as long as some other socks I've worn, and longer than most other wool socks I've had."I have now revised how I wash these socks and it seems to have made a BIG difference. I turn them inside out for washing and do not EVER put them in the dryer. They now last probably three times as long as before!Thought this was a little expensive for one pair of socks, but after wearing them for a couple of days (with hot water washes and drying in the dryer) found that they kept my feet warm, held up well on a 9-mile dog walk (keeping feet dry the entire time) - so I ordered another 4 pair. I can't see going back to cotton socks. They stay up even though there's no elastic - they feel a little loose around the ankles, but they stay up and they don't leave imprinted ridges in your skin like the cotton elastic ones do. They're not bright white, but more of a cream color. I purchased the large size - I wear size 10.5 or 11 shoes.UPDATE 12/1/17 - I now have about 10 pairs of these and none are showing any signs of wearing out soon. These wool socks are the only socks I wear now. The only slight downside is that the pairs show slightly different coloring from other pairs after repeated washings. I'm guessing that it's the natural quality of the wool, but I do have to sort through them when they come out of the wash to pair them up with their like-colored mates. Not a big deal and definitely worth the comfort and warming/cooling benefits of these socks, plus the fact that they don't strangle my ankles.These are really more of an off-white or cream color than they are white. They are loose fitting. By loose fitting I don't mean that they won't stay up, but that they don't grip the leg like most crew cotton socks. I like to wear them around the house without shoes or slippers and in the cold of winter they keep my feet warm. For me these feel too bulky to be worn with shoes - that's probably just me.The 40% Nylon aspect of these socks gives them a bit of an artificial feel so keep that in mind. However, without this high Nylon ratio I don't think they would stay up and in place as well as these do.I last purchased these here on Amazon in November of 2014. I paid $10.76 and shipping was free with Amazon Prime.Several years ago I ordered some wool socks for my husband from an online company. Those socks were amazing - they were much thinner than regular wool socks, very lightweight, comfortable, and stayed up beautifully. And, in spite of their "flimsiness", they lasted for years. Out of 6 pairs, we still have 3 left - and I think they are about 10 years old. Well, for some reason this company does not make that product any more, so I went on a search for another brand that would measure up. The Wigwam socks are the closest I've found. They are a bit thicker, but very comfortable. The only complaint my husband has is that they do not seem to hug his leg as well - they tend to droop after a full days wear. I will keep searching for a replacement - until then, the Wigwams will do.These are the socks that we called "sweat' socks back in the late 60's when I played football - the school used to supply them for us - we all loved our Wigwams. They are the best all around sock you can buy. They feel great, keep your feet warm, are very comfortable, and they are the best you can possibly wear with sneakers, cross trainers, any type of athletic shoe. Great product - I had been unable to find them for a few years and just happened on them at Amazon - bought a few pairs and will buy more. Seriously, these are wonderful socks, if you have never worn them, do your feet a favor and order at least one pair to try - you'll be hooked! At least five stars - more if possible.I ordered these socks to met a specific need: a comfortable sock that stays up without binding the leg. These Wigwam 625 socks fit the bill in every particular. I am wearing them almost every day (I bought six pair) and my feet do not get wet from sweat as they did with the all-cotton ones I wore before. These socks stay up pretty well without binding my legs. I'm getting older and have to deal with a bit of water-retention each day, so I really need a sock that does not cut into my leg. These socks definitely feel different from the cotton ones, but surprisingly enough they are comfortable.The only thing I can't comment on yet is their durability. I'll have to wait until I've had them longer before I will know if they last long enough to justify the extra cost.The fact that they are made in the USA is a definite plus for me.My husband loves these socks.For the price, I expected 3 pairs of these wonderful all-purpose wool socks. I was blown away to discover that £13 (>$20) got me only a single pair! Padlocks to that! (as they discretely say here on Amazon.co.uk).PERFECT!