These socks really are as they appear, too cute. I love that they do not need to be folded down. I wash them on delicate because I forsee possible issues with the stitching coming loose.My daughter wears braces because of her Spina Bifida and these socks fit over the braces (she wears pantyhose then braces and socks overtop to hide them when they clash with her church dresses). The elastic at the top fits right up over the top edge of the brace. Love these.