This is my first time use with traction control rubber on the bottom,,,they seem well made,,will give them a go.Im really hard on socks because I always were heavy hiking boots in the winter/ Plus the grips on the bottom are new to me,,,Will Keep A update on wearabilty.BEWARE,,nice ft an thick,,, just bad sewing job,,,never saw a sock that biew on first wear>>>malfuntion or just bad quality Controll?See full review