These lightning knee high socks are perfect for sports! We also carry these socks where you can personalize them with your name, team name, or number in another listing. The socks are NOT compression socks but have proven to be very good even when sliding in softball! The print is sublimated onto the socks, not woven, so it gives us the ability to make amazing colors without having a ton of threads inside the sock. There is some color that fades when worn depending on the calf size (please see the picture showing this). They typically fit size 2-12 womens/kids size. The socks are machine washable and can also be dried on regular heat. They will actually thicken some once washed. They are very easy to put on and take off onlike most sports socks.