Avoid these! Not only were these way too large, but they just seemed cheaply made. The loops were few and far between (not a nice thick tight weave) I suspect that they will wear out with a few wearing/washings. Tossed them in the back of the drawer and probably won't use them at all. Not even sure it is Merino wool. seems too scratchy to be Merino. If it is, they are saving money by making a loose weave that will wear out in no time. We have dozens of quality, name brand Merino wool socks, and know very well how it should feel. These do not in any way feel like even the cheapest of Merino wool socks we have.