The Balega Silver Antimicrobial Mini Crew Compression socks provides moisture-management and comfort without sacrificing fit and performance. Silver ions are encapsulated in the Drynamix yarn blend to promote an antibacterial, hygienic environment, keeping feet clean, dry, and free of odors, mold, and fungi. Constructed to mimic a running shoe, the varying tension of the fibers and knit patterns throughout the athletic sock lock in the heel and provide compressive arch support for grip and quick pick-up, while allowing the toes to move freely. The seamless, hand-linked toe box minimizes friction to prevent blisters and chafing. An extra deep heel pocket ensures that the sock won't slip down into the shoe. Balega launched in 2003 and set out to create the world's best performance running sock. Built to perfection, Balega socks are composed of extra fine yarn on high needle count machines to provide plush and protective cushioning, without adding bulk. Each pair of socks are hand-linked for a fully seamless design and feature a moisture management fiber, Drynamix, to keep feet dry and cool. Balega socks are hand inspected for quality assurance.