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Old 12-12-12, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TimeTravel_0
and, honestly, the problem with that picture is the white shoes. white shoes are gross.

black shoes, black socks = keeping it real
I'm sorry, but I'm too busy worrying what my ass looks like to bother with my socks.
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Originally Posted by gaucho777
I think this is what he means (Lance "Keeping It Real" Armstrong):



Aren't those aero over-booties he's wearing for that individual TT stage?......
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Originally Posted by Chombi
Funny how opinions and perceptions flip in just a couple of decades.....
Isn't that the truth!

white socks = cool

black socks = effing dork
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[QUOTE=eschlwc;

where does one get good/cheap socks online?[/QUOTE]

As far as I'm concerned, there is no such thing.

I like Smartwool and Darned Tough ankle length. I wear wool, even in summer. I find they breathe better than syntho.
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Originally Posted by photogravity
'Tis pretty impressive, isn't it?
Yes indeed. But those disco shorts have to go.
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