In terms of value for dollars spent - I found these socks to be fantastic. I use them as work socks in both working boots and gumboots, and also as sports socks in two day petanque tournaments. I've found them to be hard wearing. comfortable, warm and elastic enough to stay up high - which is what a calf high sock should do but seldom does. Would I buy them again? Absolutely - and I'll buy enough of them right now to keep me going for years just in case they stop making them.