
I need compression stockings for most of my activities. I love hiking, but I don't like wearing thinner, smooth socks when hiking. I previously had a pair of hiking socks from a competitor and the toe and heel wore out within a few weeks. So this time I chose Cloudline. I wear size 12 shoes so I took size XL. Fits perfectly. The toe box isn't very tight and the socks come down about an inch to the knee. Compression is light but does the job well. Not super tight, but tight enough to work. The seams and threads are well preserved after several uses. I also wore them to work and they were comfortable. Quality is good, comfort is good, overall a good choice!