my Dad sent me an article and I found it on-line. it might be useful info even though it revolved around hiking. if you are inclined to use other socks than just "cycling" socks, or if you hike as well as bike, you might appreciate ... I know the winter commuters have multiple threadsa bout socks and caring for warm feet.

http://www.nynjtc.org/news/hikers-gu...formance-socks

the writer has some other articles that may be of interest

http://www.nynjtc.org/news/health-news

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