I use these socks as a substitute for slippers- I'm not big on going barefoot and I have some foot problems, so I like having something soft on my feet when I'm not wearing shoes. These socks are nice and thick (which is why I don't wear them with shoes- for me, they are WAY too thick for shoes or sneakers, about the same thickness as a traditional tubesock) and despite being washed several times, the elastic has held up nicely and the socks don't lose their shape. However, … more