Better socks make skating better. The Skate Socks are specifically for skating with optimal materials and features to ensure incredible fit and performance. The pique construction and double pique shin area provide all around comfort and reinforcement in the areas where the feet may feel the most pressure. The socks are also right and left specific to optimize padding and fit when pushing off on the skates as well as in cruising mode. Select materials add soft comfort, durability and wick away perspiration to make it a good technical skating sock. Value, durability, comfort, increased shape retention and technical features make this the only thing that should come between one's foot and their skates.