Locally Made: The sock designing, knitting, and finishing final touches are completed at small, family-owned businesses in Vermont, North Carolina, and Oregon. Eco Friendly: The socks are knit from the ingenious repurposing of recycled cotton yarn. Sizing: The socks will shrink a bit but they also stretch. If you like your socks to fit snug, opt for the smaller size and if you don't like socks to fit snug then opt for the larger size.