i've been eying a couple of blue q designs for a while but i just bought these as my first pair. i love them, they're really unexpectedly soft and nice quality in addition to having the great designs. i wonder how they'll hold up in terms of aging and wear. we'll see. i may end up with three or four more pairs! i like smartwool but these might be good for not-winter times. got these in a boutique in gloucester mass but i first saw them in the newbury comics on newbury street in boston and again in the gift shop part of brookline books. anyways, you guys are KILLIN' IT.