these wool socks are super soft and will keep your feet nice and warm. you may ask: why wool? have you ever gone to a friend's place orjust get home after a long day out and about only to be hesitant to take off your shoes? if you said yes, then you need wool, because unlike cotton, wool dries quickly. it's odor resistant, keeping your feet feeling fresh, even after a long day out. if you said no, you still need wool because nothing will keep those feet as warm and toasty like wool socks, except maybe a campfire, but wool is still more stylish than cotton around a campfire.