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My need for these is a little unique. I have MS and my legs are not in great shape. I transfer from a scooter to the toilet and needed something with a little grip, yet still a little slide. Normal socks were dangerous. These also help me get into bed easier, as I use them to grip the bottom sheet. I told you it's unique, but it's what I was looking for. They've held up well after washing. I love the pretty colors and that they're not thick. I'll def buy again when I want new ones. UPDATE 6/7/18: I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. AS WITH MOST THINGS NOWADAYS, I DEFINITELY SEE A DECREASE IN THE PRODUCT QUALITY. WHEN I USED TO ORDER THESE, THE NON-SLIP AREAS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SOCKS WERE VERY STICKY. THROUGH THE YEARS, SOME OF THE SOCKS THAT I HAVE PURCHASED STARTED TO HAVE HOLES IN THE TOE AREAS. WITHIN THE PAST MONTH, I SPENT 40 MORE DOLLARS FOR TWO MORE PACKS OF THESE SOCKS. OUT OF 12 PAIRS OF SOCKS, ONLY ONE PAIR WAS STICKY AND THE OTHER PAIRS, HAVE A VERY LITTLE LAYER OF NON-SLIP MATERIAL. YOU CAN RUN YOUR FINGERS RIGHT OVER IT AND IT JUST SLIDES. I USE THESE FOR MOBILITY REASONS, BUT I DEFINITELY WOULDN'T RECOMMEND THEM FOR YOGA EITHER. I THINK YOU WOULD SLIDE RIGHT OFF THE MAT. THEY DON'T EVEN STICK TO THE TILE WHEN I'M USING THEM TO TRANSFER OFF OF MY WHEELCHAIR. THEY JUST SLIDE WITH NO GRIP. NOTE, I AM SPEAKING OF A PAIR THAT HAS NEVER BEEN WORN OR WASHED. I AM RATHER UPSET THAT I SPENT SO MUCH MONEY AND HAVE TO NOW PURCHASE OTHER SOCKS THAT WILL HOPEFULLY BENEFIT ME. THE QUALITY OF THESE SOCKS USED TO BE GREAT, AND IF I'M THE OWNER OF THIS COMPANY, I WOULD MAKE SURE THAT WHATEVER CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE RECENTLY YOU GO BACK TO THE OLD STYLE.
October 2016 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry · verified purchase