Green Teklite Microcrew Fade Socks (Factory Seconds)

I have a dozen pair of Grip 6 socks, that I love. These are the same model and size, but are way bigger. I keep hoping they will shrink. These were sold as factory seconds, so maybe that was the defect? I still love the company and will continue buying from them.

This is the best socks that you have ever made. Why did you stop making them?

These socks are hotter than comparable merino brands SmartWool and Darn Tough socks. I've been trying them all out. The other two brands are a delight to wear and are so cozy in the XL size. They make my feet happy. The XL size of these socks feel much tighter. I wear a size 11 shoe with 8E width for context. Overall, disappointed and wish I could return both pairs I bought in the factory seconds sale and buy a pair of SmartWool or Darn Tough instead. I will say that these microcrew did go higher up my leg which may have contributed to them being hotter than the other brands. They seem to be made well and I love the warranty but for everyday wear, they're hotter than I'd like.