My husband and I have been wearing Swiftwick brand socks for 12 years and have loved them from day one. We each recently purchased a 3-pack of Swiftwick Aspire No Show socks. We walk most days (for exercise) and Swiftwicks are our “go-to” socks for long walks/hikes. These are the first “Aspire” socks we have purchased and my husband is very pleased with his socks. I am not as pleased with my purchase. I wear a size 7 walking shoe so I ordered the size 4-7 1/2 socks and they are snug. I realize the socks are made to hug the foot but I am concerned that after the socks are washed a few times I will not be able to wear them. I love Swiftwick socks but I am not going to pay the price for Swiftwicks if I am only able to wear them for a month or so.