SmartWool Fanflur Knee-High Socks - Merino Wool, Over the Calf (For Women)

I love merino wool, and I like socks that can be scrunched down to look cute with tall boots. These fit those criteria perfectly. I wear a size 11.5, and I always feel that Smartwool M socks are slightly small, but the L are just a little too big. Alas, that does not stop me from purchasing both sizes - whatever is available!

Really like this sock line. Very comfortable and quality material.

These do have just the right amount of snug yet stretchy and not binding. The toe seam was not described as linked and many claimed as flat or smooth can still bite and dig into toes. So I was concerned that these might not worked. These are indeed smoother than most and not noticeable, especially with a shoe or slipper that has some room in the toebox. These, like all the SmartWool sock I've tried so far, are soft and well constructed. I'm sure they'd do fine in a warm to cold machine wash and delicate dryer setting. To maximize the longevity of stretchiness in the calves, though, I prefer to hang dry. When I can, I also prefer to wash with a mild soap because detergents seem to dry and roughen wools. When I do hand wash, I've found that placing them in the washing machine for a delicate, brief spin doesn't distort their shape and they air dry much faster without towel drying - or having damp towels left over to air dry too.

Just the right amount of squeezing the calf for great circulation for those of us on our feet all day. All of my socks for work are SmartWool. I have replaced them all over time. Great subtle pattern for a professional environment.

Comfortable, stylish, and warm