These sox are great for Washington state winters. They are not suitable for summer because they are too heavy. But I love them and they work well and don't fall apart. I like them because my daughter can't and doesn't want to wear shoes because her feet are almost completely turned inside out so these nice thick Sox Rs are great to wear to school. I just wish they were in more colors and solid colors with no stripes. Like pink. I mean, she's still a girl. I love these socks. I keep buying them.