We don&&';;t use strings, but if we did the Element Micro Crew is first-string varsity all-pro. Easy on the eyes yet loaded with features, this Merino Wool Run sock offers top foot breathability and ultra-marathon durability that won&&';;t quit even if you want to. Its adapted tech foot is the secret to crushing your next training block. But keep it hush. We don&&';;t want them to hear. Also, we use yarn. Height: Micro CrewWeight: LightweightPair with: Gym shoes, trainers, mountain biking shoesStyle Number: 1118 Men&';s micro crew socks average 8.5 in. from heel to cuff - expect them to rise about 6 in. above a running sneaker. A performance fit means no slipping, no bunching, no blisters. Here&';s to focusing on your run and not your feet. Arch support alleviates foot fatigue and bunching for long-running comfort with zero slippage. We close every toe seam using our True Seamless(TM) Toe technology for an ultra smooth, undetectable feel. Runners enjoy Merino Wool&';s ability to dry quickly and move excess heat and moisture away from feet. Lightweight socks breathe well, feel great, and regulate temperature during tough workouts. The "still" in Still Made in Vermont, USA is personal. We knit all our socks at our VT-based Mills - we can&';t imagine it any other way. Unconditionally Guaranteed for Life - if these aren&&';;t the longest lasting socks you&&';;ve ever owned, return them for another pair.