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Alias530 07-06-15 02:07 PM

Summer time socks?
 
I've always worn thick wool socks during winter/early spring and regular old ankle height cotton socks in summer. It just occurred to me that wearing cotton anything is probably a bad idea and maybe that's part of why I get so hot in summer. Anyway, cost isn't a concern, just want comfortable/breathable/durable socks. Any suggestions? Thanks.

superdex 07-06-15 02:10 PM

DeFeet.

txags92 07-06-15 02:11 PM

Swiftwick.

indyfabz 07-06-15 02:23 PM


Originally Posted by Alias530 (Post 17955876)
and regular old ankle height cotton socks in summer.

Don't be that guy anymore.

Seattle Forrest 07-06-15 02:40 PM

Thin wool ones. Smartwool makes thin cycling socks that are pretty good, but overpriced and don't really last. Any merino sock of about the same thickness will work great. I stock up when they go on sale.

RJM 07-06-15 02:49 PM


Originally Posted by txags92 (Post 17955887)
Swiftwick.

This....Swiftwick socks are awesome.

Ragriz 07-06-15 02:59 PM

Another +1 for Swiftwick.

FLvector 07-06-15 03:17 PM

SmartWool Outdoor Sport Ultra Light Micro Socks - Merino Wool - paid about $7.50/pr.

Currently my favorite. Didn't think wool would be so cool.

Shimagnolo 07-06-15 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest (Post 17955989)
Thin wool ones.

+1
This, all year round.
My winter cycling shoes are insulated, so there is no point in thicker socks.

Alias530 07-06-15 03:29 PM

Thanks guys, ordered swiftwick

PepeM 07-06-15 03:57 PM

$15+ socks, I think I will stick to my Walmart ones.

Alias530 07-06-15 04:18 PM


Originally Posted by PepeM (Post 17956210)
$15+ socks, I think I will stick to my Walmart ones.

$9 on amazon... $36 for 4 pairs of something that'll give me comfort is well worth it. The wool winter socks I have are $15 and I have 6 pairs :) drop in the bucket compared to what the rest of this hobby costs!

10 Wheels 07-06-15 04:20 PM

Dollar Tree $1 a pair....

rolandk 07-06-15 05:11 PM

Nike Dri-Fit running socks.

bruce19 07-06-15 06:46 PM

Assos.

xscottypx 07-06-15 07:15 PM

the smartwool low cut ankle is aces. feet are perfectly co and no sock tan line

12strings 07-06-15 07:15 PM

I found so.e great c9 non city n athletic socks at target that are about 3 inches above my shoe...


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