They sit much lower on the leg, more like a quarter cut than what's pictured. Marvel at my disgusting legs. I wear size 13 shoes for reference.The inner material is nice and soft. It's so soft that I feel like I'm slipping as I walk. There were a few minor stitching imperfections that almost bother me given the price.I attached a picture of the packaging. You can see washing instructions if you're interested. Cold normal cycle is fine. Don't put them in the dryer.To be clear, they aren't "heated" like battery-operated socks. They're just regular thermal socks with novelty patterns.