IMO finding the right weight of sock is a key piece of having happy feet. The As[pire sock is a thn sock that does not have extra cushion that some might like. For me the extra cushion causes issue by allowing the foot to move - leading to calluses or blisters. The Asipre allows you to wear a smaller shoe. I use these for regular wear and for golf, but where they really shine is in cycling shoes. The low height is no problem either since they never draw down into the shoe. I have a lot of these socks in various heights - they are all great to have on hand to keep your feet happy!