Sock Guy vs DeFeet
01-07-04 | 03:15 PM
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I own socks from both companies. Other than style, I don't really notice a difference between the two.
The difference between these and regular cotton socks is significant!
I'll buy whichever style is more suited to my liking. Right now Sockguy is more in tune with my style! (Whoa! Sounding too Metro Man!)
L8R
The difference between these and regular cotton socks is significant!
I'll buy whichever style is more suited to my liking. Right now Sockguy is more in tune with my style! (Whoa! Sounding too Metro Man!)
L8R
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
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01-07-04 | 03:54 PM
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From: n.w. superdrome
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I like deFeet, some of the designs are a bit much tho.
I've also discovered I really like Smartwool, they
feel better to me than the synthetics.
I've ordered a bunch of Woolistic socks and will let you
know what I think when I get them. . .
Marty
I've also discovered I really like Smartwool, they
feel better to me than the synthetics.
I've ordered a bunch of Woolistic socks and will let you
know what I think when I get them. . .
Marty
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01-07-04 | 04:27 PM
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If you are looking to buy for a large outing I would recomend DeFeet over SockGuy.
...and what Century ride? Iowa's not too far from WI. In fact don't tell anyone but my great grand parents are from Decorah.
...and what Century ride? Iowa's not too far from WI. In fact don't tell anyone but my great grand parents are from Decorah.
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01-07-04 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by IowaParamedic
Ok,
I need some honest opinions from those who have tried both types of socks.
I need some honest opinions from those who have tried both types of socks.
I'm not sure where Sock Guy socks are manufactured.
I've used both, and like both although the DeFeet products generally seem to be a little better in terms of durability and construction.
01-07-04 | 05:05 PM
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I spoke with the sock guy sales rep. These are true custom woven socks. They design the pattern and then the machine weaves the sock. They are not printed on fabric. The design is actually woven in.
01-07-04 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by IowaParamedic
I spoke with the sock guy sales rep. These are true custom woven socks. They design the pattern and then the machine weaves the sock. They are not printed on fabric. The design is actually woven in.
01-07-04 | 05:44 PM
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They are both good quality socks. Shop for price.
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01-07-04 | 06:23 PM
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I have both but prefer Smartwool.
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01-08-04 | 12:14 AM
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I have both..See no difference..SO far this year, I have only worn my latest Sock Guy socks..For Christmas my latest Sock guy sock have beersteins on them..Sooner or later I will wear some other sock... Actually, think this is the first Sock guy sock i own.. Other than Beersteins, all the same.
I always buy new socks on sale. Not the beerstein socks..Had to have them right now.. Funny, when out on a ride, I usually drink coffee or some kind of juice..
I always buy new socks on sale. Not the beerstein socks..Had to have them right now.. Funny, when out on a ride, I usually drink coffee or some kind of juice..
01-08-04 | 12:49 AM
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I have Sock Guys, Defeet, and Smartwool socks. All are good socks, but I prefer Sock Guy wool socks over the other two. Wool is the way to go no matter what.
01-08-04 | 10:48 AM
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Based on what you said about customs for a century,
I'd go with DeFeet. Partially because of the whole
fire/support employees thing.
Other than that I agree with above post, shop for price.
Marty
I'd go with DeFeet. Partially because of the whole
fire/support employees thing.
Other than that I agree with above post, shop for price.
Marty
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01-08-04 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by shokhead
Is that the same as the device is on the workbench?
Marty
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01-11-04 | 12:43 PM
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i love defeet socks. if i won the lottery i'd wear new socks everyday then get rid of them.
go hawks!! great game on new years day beating down the gators. if i am ever back in IC i'll bring my bike for a ride.
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go hawks!! great game on new years day beating down the gators. if i am ever back in IC i'll bring my bike for a ride.
say hi to herky for me.
