These are warm, comfortable socks, period. I originally ordered a couple pairs from one of your competitors (I won't name any names, but it starts with an "H"), but yours are superior. More alpaca content, and just the right amount of stretch/compression, whereas the other brand had way too much. To top that off, they also look better - I like the side stripes and the placement of the logo. Also notable is your great customer service - I had a minor problem with on pair that was fixed easily...