Originally Posted by
Mulberry20
It is just common sense. Cotton is a horrible fabric for athletic socks. I wear the same socks for cross-fit, gym class and cycling. They last forever and fully guaranteed for life.
Try a pair of merino wool athletic socks and you will see what I am talking about. I just got in from a 36 mile ride wearing a 5 year old pair of Darn Tough socks.
I know that wool is the best material for socks and I've been using wool socks my whole life, not only for cycling but for everything else....What I am trying to say is that you don't need any special compression socks or cycling specific socks to ride a bike. Any type of wool sock will do, I buy my wool socks at a work clothing supply store for very cheap.