I am a diabetic and my legs have trouble with swelling, so I need the diabetic sock that isn't tight around the top. But all of those socks are so bland and I am a sock girl. Love socks with different things on them. I was thrilled to find these that have some personality. I received my order 2 days ago and tried them and my legs were good to go all day. No tight binding top to the socks. It didn't leave a mark on my leg and they stayed up just fine. Just love them.