These socks are awesome. I am getting rid of all my plan cotton socks and switching over to the wool. So much more comfortable. I highly recommend them to anyone who is just not satisfied with what they currently have. I doesn't matter if you work in the office or are a triathlete, you want to be comfortable.

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I could not have imagined what I was missing, even after reading the other reviews, even though they were what pointed me towards these socks. Comparing these to cushioned cotton socks (from an unnamed warehouse store), was almost ludicrous - there is absolutely no comparison. The comparison was done using my new pair of Scarpa SL M3 Wide boots (still under review). The first day I wore the SmartWool PhD's. When I put them on, I noted the fit - the 4-Degree Fit claim is absolutely true - the support in each area seemed perfect. The Scarpas are a leather backpacking boot, and breathability is not exactly what you get from a top-of-the-line lighter hiking boot like the TrekSTA Evolution. Regardless, the socks did a superb job wicking, and moving moisture away from my feet. The next day, I wore the Scarpas with the Cotton socks.... and I wished I had not. My feet were NOT kept dry, and felt clammy and almost sticky. The odor at the end of the day was not pleasant. I am planning some serious backpacking trips (ergo the Scarpas) and wanted to test the multi-day abilities of the PhD's as well. I rinsed them in the sink (sorry, honey) and left them inside out to dry. The next morning they felt dry, so on my feet they went, for another day at the office with the Scarpas. They performed well, and felt the same as the first day, so that night I turned them inside out, but did not rinse them. They passed the sniff-test the next morning without problems (that alone makes them worth the price), and on my feet they went for another day walking the halls of the workplace. This third day was also passed in comfort, dryness, and lack of odor, but I went ahead and washed them anyway (I don't use the dryer for my wool clothing, letting them flat dry or line dry, as appropriate) I did not feel the need to compare the merits of the SmartWool PhD's vs. the cotton socks further. Now I just need to get more!

most comfortabe pair of socks I have ever purchased. My feet feel like they"re getting a massage when i put them on. Would highly recommend them, and Altrec.com was a great place to purchase.

Great socks. the fit is tight, which is good as they stay in place without the elastic sag common in some socks. very comfortable. quickly becoming an outdoor, travel, day-to-day staple in my life.

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Excellent socks! Comfortable, don't get sweaty like cotton socks and are not itchy ( and I even have a wool allergy!) I have Smartwools that have lasted 10 years I hope these last as long!