Bought three different varities of these Thorlos and to be honest, I don't see what the big deal is. Have had plantar fasciitis causing me a great deal of pain for a few months now. In the morning it sometimes hurts so bad I sometimes drag my hurting foot sideways and while  it improves throughout the day,  I'm still limping at times by day's end some days. although other measures, along with stretching and minding limits have brought improvement. Been using an orthotic foam pad inside some very pricey ($189.95!), well padded and supportive New Balance Cross Training shoes, along with two gel heel pads strategically placed for work at the office and at leisure. For my needs, I think that thick, heavy weight wool socks would do better (they actually DO) than these three pricey pairs of socks -- bought one for running, one for hiking and one for those with mediucal concerns and tried them all. Wish they would work better, because liviig in south Georgia, thick wool isn't great in hot weather, but that's the route I go. I'm back to the point where I can go a couple miles around the lake most days now, but the Orlos can't be credited with helping me get backcomfortably
Bought three different varities of these Thorlos and to be honest, I don't see what the big deal is. Have had plantar fasciitis causing me a great deal of pain for a few months now. In the morning it sometimes hurts so bad I sometimes drag my hurting foot sideways and while  it improves throughout the day,  I'm still limping at times by day's end some days. although other measures, along with stretching and minding limits have brought improvement. Been using an orthotic foam pad inside some very pricey ($189. 95! ), well padded and supportive New Balance Cross Training shoes, along with two gel heel pads strategically placed for work at the office and at leisure. For my needs, I think that thick, heavy weight wool socks would do better (they actually DO) than these three pricey pairs of socks -- bought one for running, one for hiking and one for those with mediucal concerns and tried them all. Wish they would work better, because liviig in south Georgia, thick wool isn't great in hot weather, but that's the route I go. I'm back to the point where I can go a couple miles around the lake most days now, but the Orlos can't be credited with helping me get backcomfortably