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I have a pair of black defeet socks that I swear by. No idea what "model" they are, they're super thin, all black and have a mesh top. Only sock i've ever worn that didn't get my feat sweaty.
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Smartwool, all the way. I bought 12 pairs to wear day in and day out, they're almost a decade old and people still think they're only a couple weeks old.
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Smartwool, all the way. I bought 12 pairs to wear day in and day out, they're almost a decade old and people still think they're only a couple weeks old.
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I starting wearing Performance Coolmax Elite socks for cycling but they're so comfortable I wear them anytime I would normally wear white socks...
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1320
https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=1320
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A.Troll, the clothes nazi.
NO SOCKS! NO UNDERWEAR! NO SHORTS! NO JERSEY! NO GLOVES EITHER!
NO SOCKS! NO UNDERWEAR! NO SHORTS! NO JERSEY! NO GLOVES EITHER!
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Originally Posted by geoduck
I second the recommendation for Smartwool. They're $pendy, but worth it.
So 20 years, 12 pairs @ $15/pair = $180.
The cheaper socks were 3 pair for $10 and lasted me 2 years at best. So $40*2*10=$800.
As with all things, it's like buying a quality tire, frame, gloves, clothes, etc. You get what you pay for.
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i second moistfly. black DeFeet's are great. new socks is better than new bartape.
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I wear some cheap $6 Supergo brand socks, I don't really see how $15 socks could make all that much of a difference personally, well that, and they're the only ones I could find that came in an XL, I really didn't feel like going through the trouble of driving around all day for a few pairs of socks.
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Originally Posted by slvoid
A.Troll, the clothes nazi.
NO SOCKS! NO UNDERWEAR! NO SHORTS! NO JERSEY! NO GLOVES EITHER!
NO SOCKS! NO UNDERWEAR! NO SHORTS! NO JERSEY! NO GLOVES EITHER!
No socks, no underwear, no shorts, no jersey. Just a helmet, and a pair of SPD compatible shoes.
I always use a saddle bag, because I have no pockets!.
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I have a bunch of DeFeet that I wear with regular running shoes
coz I like the graphics.
I prefer Smartwool when I'm riding.
I also have a few pair of Woolistic socks, they're thinner than the
smartwool, a bit stretchier too. I really like them also.
They too can be $pendy
Marty
coz I like the graphics.
I prefer Smartwool when I'm riding.
I also have a few pair of Woolistic socks, they're thinner than the
smartwool, a bit stretchier too. I really like them also.
They too can be $pendy
Marty
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Cant go wrong with DeFeet but i got a pair od CD socks from the 3 dollar basket and they are great.
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Hi,
Smartwool makes the best cycling socks. Period. I need a very thin sock, so I use the RBX ultralights. But the RBX is sooo comfy.
https://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...001&langId=-1&
https://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...001&langId=-1&
Smartwool makes the best cycling socks. Period. I need a very thin sock, so I use the RBX ultralights. But the RBX is sooo comfy.
https://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...001&langId=-1&
https://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...001&langId=-1&
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Smartwool are great for comfort.
If you like something flashier, the socks from Lin are excellent.
DeFeet and Pearl Izumi are close seconds to the Lin socks.
If you like something flashier, the socks from Lin are excellent.
DeFeet and Pearl Izumi are close seconds to the Lin socks.
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I have to ride fassionably, so I wear bright orange, purple, green, red, or yellow cotton socks. My feet are sweaty, but thats ok. I shower after my rides.
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Smartwool, all the way. I bought 12 pairs to wear day in and day out, they're almost a decade old and people still think they're only a couple weeks old.
I don't imagine biking wears down socks much mind you.. do you do much running sports?
If they do last that long, definitely worth the price.
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Originally Posted by crustedfish
wow..im looking forward to the day I can afford cycling specific socks.
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...689471903&rd=1
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
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Originally Posted by xanatos
Almost a decade old?? Do you handwash them? Or machine wash regular? delicate? dryer?
I don't imagine biking wears down socks much mind you.. do you do much running sports?
If they do last that long, definitely worth the price.
I don't imagine biking wears down socks much mind you.. do you do much running sports?
If they do last that long, definitely worth the price.