Our daughter is almost 8 years old and thinner than average so I really don't understand why most of the socks we buy for her above the ankle really irritate her and feel too tight and tight. But what they do is I end up cutting little slits in them or cutting off the tips just to see if that helps the situation. But of course that's not the case, and she felt uncomfortable and simply refused to wear socks with the approaching cold. I knew something had to change lol. I bought them for her and of course they are quite soft and comfy and stretchy, she doesn't mind but loves them and at a decent price. Definitely recommend!