I have now bought 2 pairs of stop socks twice, once a little over a year ago and the second time recently. They fit very well. The material has a slight stretch so they fit like they were made to measure. I also like that the fabric is breathable so my feet don't sweat. After about a year of alternating two pairs, 3 out of 4 socks developed a hole in the ball of the foot. Considering last year was a stay-at-home year due to the pandemic, they were used a lot on a daily basis. So I don't think the wear rate is higher than expected. The grip pads hold up really well so I never feel like my feet are slipping on tile or hardwood floors.