These socks are ideal for those who are at risk of falling. They don't slide. My husband has had a couple of strokes and uses a walker. We have wooden floors on the chain mail floor, and it has fallen off several times. After I found these socks, he never fell again. He also loves her very much, which is a huge bonus. I used to buy yoga socks but he needed help putting them on as they are worn separately on each toe. He can wear them himself and says they're the best socks he's ever had. They are ankle-high, but there are also models above the lower leg. I bought both types for him and highly recommend them.