These are VERY thin cotton/spandex socks, similar to adult socks. Probably too skinny to take the abuse of a 6 year old. Because they are so thin the seam on the toe is very visible to my daughter and she will not wear them. They fit well but are higher, more like an ankle sock than a low cut sock. It would probably look weird if she wore shorts instead of pants. The tile floor is also very slippery.