Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - Question about cycling socks

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zpl
07-23-08, 09:12 AM
I decided to try out a pair of PI Attack cycling socks. Their largest size (L) state they are for shoe size 10+. I wear 11.5. The socks are pretty difficult to put on, and when I have them on, I can nearly see my heel through the fabric. Is this some feature of cycling socks (for venting), or should I return them?

Mr. Beanz
07-23-08, 09:16 AM
I wear an 11 in shoe size. Some brands fit well and some don't. I prefer Air-E-aetors by De Feet:D

I've never liked PI socks. They seem to lose the elasticity, baggy socks yuck!
jkemp9
07-23-08, 10:21 AM
I order some PI attack socks a couple weeks ago. I order Large and I wear a 13 shoe. I can see my heel through the fabric too but why would that matter? They aren't traditional socks so I figure they don't have to live up to traditional sock standards. I've ridden with them about quite a bit and every time my feet have felt much better than after riding in normal socks. Wore them during a metric over the weekend and my feet felt fine. I haven't had any issues with my socks, I wouldn't return them if I were you.

Mr. Beanz
07-23-08, 10:59 AM
BTW, I go for the solid black now with the little logo. I gave up on flags and rubber ducky designs. Duckies look like they are "Hills Have Eyes" clan when stretcehd too far!:roflmao2:
zpl
07-23-08, 02:45 PM
I order some PI attack socks a couple weeks ago. I order Large and I wear a 13 shoe. I can see my heel through the fabric too but why would that matter?

I'm assuming it suggests that they would wear through the heel too easily.

They aren't traditional socks so I figure they don't have to live up to traditional sock standards. I've ridden with them about quite a bit and every time my feet have felt much better than after riding in normal socks. Wore them during a metric over the weekend and my feet felt fine. I haven't had any issues with my socks, I wouldn't return them if I were you.

Thanks for the feedback, that's encouraging news.
DTSCDS
07-23-08, 03:08 PM
I decided to try out a pair of PI Attack cycling socks. Their largest size (L) state they are for shoe size 10+. I wear 11.5. The socks are pretty difficult to put on, and when I have them on, I can nearly see my heel through the fabric. Is this some feature of cycling socks (for venting), or should I return them?

I noticed the same thing. I wear a 13 and had to stretch them pretty thin to get them on.
I also am a new convert, and big fan, of the DeFeet AirEator socks. They come in a XL and fit great.