General Cycling Discussion - Need some socks

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late
04-25-05, 04:11 AM
Hi,
while I like Smartwool socks, this year seems to be the year of the snug fit.
I am switching to roadie shoes that are a half size smaller, and my new sneaks
are also snug. So I am wondering if there's anything better out there.
I only buy socks that have at least some natural fibers in them. Doesn't have to be
all natural, I just haven't had good luck with the all synthetic socks.
And they need to be paper thin. Anything out there you really like?


khuon
04-25-05, 04:21 AM
Hmmm... what is it about synthetics that bother you? I only ask because I've had great results from Lin cycling socks and they use all synthetic materials. I wait until REI has a big sale on them. If you're adamant about natural fiber then you might want to consider socks made from Alpaca wool (http://alpacadirect.com/Details.cfm?ProdID=1498&category=2). I'm thinking about getting some myself.

http://alpacadirect.com/custom/AlpacaDirect/images/product_images/product_super/CYCsp.jpg

I love those little guys...

http://www.neebu.net/~khuon/albums/tulip_pedal_2004/pict0052.jpg