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Old 07-13-04, 05:13 PM
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Any socks that are better/worse than the others? I'm looking for recommendations.
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Old 07-13-04, 05:19 PM
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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.
I second the recommendation for Smartwool. They're $pendy, but worth it.
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Old 07-14-04, 06:52 AM
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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
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Please be sure to NOT wear socks under your socks. or the SOCK NAZI will come for a visit!
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A.Troll, the clothes nazi.
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.
I was going through cheaper socks like nothing. So you factor in a decade of wear, they're probably good for another decade.
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!
Oh, slvoid, I'm not a nazi! I just like to ride nekkid.

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

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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&
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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.
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Sock Guy - great stuff!!!!!
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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.
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.
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wow..im looking forward to the day I can afford cycling specific socks.
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Originally Posted by crustedfish
wow..im looking forward to the day I can afford cycling specific socks.
one word ebay. you can get lots of good deal on coolmax based socks as long as your not picky about the design.
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.
Well they're hiking socks. I wore em in my shoes and boots for almost a decade day in and day out, same sets of socks. I do laundry once every one or two weeks. Just throw em in there along with the rest of my clothes, machine wash warm, tumble dry warm. Just a lot of walking and working. For cycling or running, I have thinner smartwools that I recently bought along with some cotton socks with bright lime green reflective trim.
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Thanks all. Next stop: ebay.
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