gilpi

Anyone here not wear socks? I love putting my cycling shoes on a hot day without socks but after years of doing this I just read it is not proper to go sock-less? It won't change my mind, just wonder (for the sake of discussion)

jadocs

I would think that would stink after a few times.

shelbyfv

Here's a recent lengthy discussion about socks. Socks for Cycling

spelger

i've heard that red socks make you go faster.

Kabuki12

I wear socks!!!

Iride01 

As long as you aren't a Pro rider it's not an issue. Many orgs have rules on socks. UCI just changed theirs up.

I can't see riding without socks myself. I need to have a little bit of compression on my feet to keep them from swelling a tad at mile 35-40 and making my feet ache for the next 10 miles till it goes away or I become numb to the sensation.

But you are welcome to do what works for you.



On the other subject brought up ... I think my bright yellow socks might be faster.... but the red socks I wear too aren't much slower!

70sSanO

I’ve never worn socks with my road shoes. Not sure, or don’t remember, why, it has been decades.

John

Pop N Wood

Man, you guys must have some comfortable shoes. Can't imagine riding without socks.

kahn

What color makes you go "hillier!"

downtube42

Socks can't get soaked in the rain if you're not wearing them.

wolfchild

I prefer black socks because they make me better at climbing hills.

delbiker1 

I have never liked being sockless when wearing shoes. I just do not feel comfortable like that. Even around the house, I prefer socks and slippers. Also, I like crew length, or longer socks. I have some very thin, made for cycling socks, that I like to wear this time of year. Now, and with thin socks, is the only time I can wear one set of Giro Republic, 42mm, or they are too tight.

Rolla

No socks here, unless it's cold out. Sometimes I'll wear a low-cut version that doesn't show. My shoes don't stink any more or less, regardless.

I can't stand the calf-high socks that are fashionable these days. I understand that white is the new whatever, but that doesn't look any better to me.

Troul 

xmas stockings are for the gifted riders.

spelger

Argyle.

Rick

You are supposed to wear socks on your feet not your face.

livedarklions

Gesundheit.

atwl77

The main problem with going without socks is chafing and blisters. Make sure your shoes are comfortable enough to not have that problem.

veganbikes

I wouldn't ride without socks unless I was some gross triathlete but I don't like peeing on my bikes (and yes they do pee on their bikes, not all of them but some do) I like to keep my feet blister free and also help wick moisture away from them and also be fun. If I am going to wear shoes I am going to wear socks otherwise if I am going sockless I want to go shoeless as well.

tkamd73 

Expecting a sandstorm? Love the socks though.
Tim

Russ Roth

On the road bike I don't wear socks, be nice if I could and I'd like to, but the size 13 sidi mega shoes I have are barely wide enough to fit. MTBing I wear my size 13 4E sneakers and I wear crew socks that have been sprayed with permathrine (sp?) which kills the ticks that jump on them; spray they once ever 6 weeks.

Cougrrcj

I always sock - because I don't cycle in sandals or flip-flops. I wear moisture-wicking socks to carry moisture away from the feet so the leather of my shoes doesn't get wet from sweat. Wet leather is a no-no unless you're shaping it.

fredlord

Hygiene-wise, how is wearing shoes without socks different from wearing the same unwashed socks day after day? I change my socks and underwear every day. Sometimes more frequently, especially if I'm cycling. And I'm always cycling.

Lazyass

Of course I wear socks. But I just don't get the latest fad with the tall ones everyone wears now. Who wants that kind of tan line?

Troul 

I have to wear thick socks to prevent the chaffing during the warmer weather season. If I could justify a second pair of clipless shoes, it'd be nice to use thinner socks. Maybe next year there will be a deal to do such.