The extra cushioned footbed combined with the supportive ankle height make this sock a practical and comfortable choice for any trek you've got planned - be it through the park or up a mountain! Made using traditional sock machines at a slower pace, we think of these socks as a dear, reliable friend. Founded in 1950, Nishiguchi Kutsushita started with a single, hand-operated knitting machine and has been making the highest quality socks ever since, all the while expanding their equipment to 130 machines today and focusing on quality, natural fibers.