BoardroomSocksMerino Wool Dress Socks for Men – Over-the-Calf, Ribbed Wool Dress Socks for Size 8 -12 – Breathable, Reinforced Heel and Toe

I bought this pair of socks for about $20 expecting that it is a high quality item. However, after wearing it for ONE day it was ripped off.

I'm 6', about 250#, 57yrs old. Active, but pudgy.This is my first pair of wool socks. I'm pleasantly surprised at their comfort and coolness. The quality seems to be decent (used to cheap socks though). The toe piece (put on last) is comfortable.Con: Though you can wash them, you have to dry low air. I'm a bachelor middle-income man used to buying clothes that are "toss in washer, move to dryer, DONE" without over-sorting or anything "fancy." A woman friend suggested I buy a pantyhose wash bag and wash in there.After around 8 washings I started forgetting to put them in the bag, so I started drying them. They're fluffier now (more wooly) but still soft. This probably comes as no surprise to people who are more patient with laundry and used to the hassle of special handling.After wearing them about weekly for around 4 months, they don't really stay up all that well. I mean, they're "OK." If you wear OTC socks regularly (dress or sports) these will probably stay up just as well as your others. Me? I'm still hunting for better, yet affordable, socks. I will probably buy a few more pairs of these, since they are my single pair of OTC dress socks and they DO feel good.They deserve 4 stars for quality for the price.---Edit 5 years later. I wear a pair probably an average of once every 2 weeks (since I have other socks as well). It's time to start throwing some away. Wearing out, top band getting loose.I came back to this product this morning to update my review and buy more, if they're still for sale. I didn't realize wool socks would be such a great idea...but it is.

I ordered four pairs, a grey, black, navy and brown. They are my favorite socks. I will be glad once some of my other sock wear out, and get some more. I have the wool, but may also try the cotton. I could have bought cheaper socks, but feel I have a product worth paying more for.

I am retired so I don't wear suits every day. I thought I'd just wear Walmart dress socks. Bad idea. I love these socks. Comfortable...Stay up. They breath. Quality wool.

10/22/23: I originally bought these back in February 2023 and wanted to provide an update. Other than one pair that caught a snag (from me trying to get little plastic piece off from the excessive, my opinion, wrapping) these socks have been the best socks ever bought. I have been in the workforce wearing dress socks since 2003. Most do not last and I have to pull up frequently. These still hold their position. I still think they could save some money in the wrapping / presentation and sell these a bit cheaper, but I guarantee I will be purchasing more.Original: I was skeptical about these socks at first. I have tried so many and have struggled for MANY years over socks (regardless of height) that will sink down on my legs. Even over the calf socks would sink down. But in desperation, I bought a couple of pairs. These socks have truly stayed up and feel very comfortable without my feet sweating / getting overly hot. My only minor compliant are they are fairly expensive. I know you get what you pay for but these do come in extra packaging that do raise the cost so therefore the price. Also, the tags they put on the socks do not rip away very well. Regardless, I will be buying more of these socks and I have gotten rid of all previous socks.