How many times have you lost one of your socks? I think the washing machine eats mine for lunch! These were born out of necessity! I never had 2 matching socks. So to combat that, I found these! What I also found was soft, eco friendly, great colors and they keep my feet warm. They look good with shorts in the summer too. If these are for a gift, get a pair for yourself too, you will be very glad you did. Great colors to choose from!