Trades feet.
I had a major problem. My feet were slimy and stinky, every day I had to go to work. I got tired of it and did some research, turns out it was likely due to the synthetic fiber socks I was wearing. The search began. I looked at them all, Camel City, Suri, Willow Ace, Hollow, Mason Gear, Darn Tough, etc. They all made similar claims and held similar prices. These were not my first choice, just the first I found in my size. Now, my opinion. They did in fact ship from NC, not over seas as some claim. Do my feet still get hot? Yes. When it's 90+ and 90% Humidity no sock will prevent that. On all but the hottest of days, my feet stay comfortable. Do my feet still sweat? Yes, see above. Here's the deal though, they wick sweat as claimed! At the end of a 8-12 hour day in the swampiest weather of Michigan Summer, my feet are damp, but not soaked and slimy! That's a win inside leather, steal toed, lined boots. How about smell?? I had replaced my socks and boots before, used powders and sprays and none of it mattered,, they were GROSS stinky. I am now 3 months on this pair of boots, wearing only Camel City socks. my feet do not stink!! I am that guy who takes my socks off after the shift and gives them the sniff test, just to be sure. Color me impressed! They seem to be holding up well. I wash regularly and air dry as suggested. They are thick and padded in all the right spots. My only regret is I wish I had bought some no-show to accompany the calf and ankle socks I did purchase. $180 was a lot to spend on 10 pairs of socks. Should have bundled more to bring the price down a bit more. I was skeptical. All of this said, I would buy these socks again. I probably will buy the no-shows.