The socks were very nice quality. However I found the size considerably off advertised. For reference I’m 72 years old with no abnormal foot shape, but I do have high arches. I’ve had several incidences of Plantar Faciatus (sp) and gone with special cushion/support shoes and special OTC inserts. I have a size normal 12 foot. I also have a very light case of neuropathy so I like a sock that isn’t compression and slightly longer than my size. As at the limit of the Large I went with the XL. Once receiving them in a timely manner I tried them on and found they were tight (maybe that’s what you intended) but I found them the length short for the minimum of the listed XL size category. So uncomfortable for normal wear.