I think these socks are just a little funny.... after all, toe socks without the toes? It's a little like mittens without the fingers. These socks are advertised for Yoga - and I have worn them for that purpose! Like the toe-shoes that I own (that I got before they were so popular), these are definitely socks that I did not get for their purpose, as much as for the novelty! After all, if I'm going to get a pedicure, I'm not going to wear socks. And for yoga, I prefer the full toes!