For short rides, easy rides, I doubt the socks make much difference. But l found on longer rides with temps at either extreme, decent socks DO make a difference. Wicking, and some bulk on the sole with a thinner top makes a great cycling sock. I use PI Attacks, SockGuy & DeFeet. All are reasonably priced.

Now if I can just convince my wife that they're not to be used as slipper socks, I'll be all set.

do cycling socks save a few grams?

I really like The Sock Guys Wool, they definitely make a difference. I also will wear them as dress socks when i go out. Nobody can tell the difference.

My socks make a big difference, one pair says "Cancer Sucks" and the other says "Team In Training"

Most of the time, no socks at all during the Summer. If I do wear socks I like the thin ones from Asics.

I like goofy socks. The fact that I find them comfortable while riding is also a plus.

I wear Nike and Under Armour Dri-Fit. They seem to work pretty well. I have not had a problem w/ hot feet or sweat. I think I paid $15 for 4 pr.

I wear cycling or running socks even when I am not on the bike. I like the little extra bit of compression that the sock gives to me feet, and the wicking properties are the definition of awesome. These socks are full of awesome!

I love the PI Pro socks, just the right feel and height. DeFeet also makes great summer socks. I look for them on sale ($6.99) and stock up for next season.

Good bike socks can make a difference. If they're ill fitting or made with poor materials or stitching they'll kill your feet.

Which model/s?


I also would like to add that I love my DeFeet cycling socks, albeit I don't know the particular model...

+1. I have these as well and they are very comfortable and keep my feet dry. The quality is great plus they are black with red accents and look great with my black Specialized shoes.

Thanks, Mike.

I prefer adidas clima lite socks.

I wear the Adidas athletic socks from Academy Sports and Outdoors. Never tried cycling socks, but these are miles ahead of the cotton socks I was wearing. MUCH cooler and smell less after a hard ride (assume because moisture wicks away and they dry out as you ride).

No... it has nothing to do with having adidas cycling shoes :innocent:

Bike socks added 2mph to my average speed:rolleyes:

wear what you want

Cotton socks work fine...until you get caught in the rain.
Then you will wish you were wearing a synthetic or wool.

Defeet Aeorators, team socks so there like $5

I love Darn Toughs. I have the 1493s for cycling, and summer wear. + lifetime guarantee.

All I wear are merino wool socks on and off the bike it beats everything I've tried cotton, polyester, hemp, bamboo. On the bike my preference is Defeet Wooleator for summer, spring and fall and there Wollie Bollie for winter. I have had mine for years with no sign of wear.

Tell your boss to wake up!

Clothes are high margin items and they can help you through the Christmas/ winter season.

Also women tend to buy A LOT of clothes and they are far more loyal customers than men.

Try out some basic jerseys and socks. Let the number speak for themselves.



About the cycling specific socks it is not only the material but the placement of seams especially in the toe cup. That makes a huge difference in comfort.

You spent how much on shoes only to buy cheap socks?

Oh man, I HATE that feeling. So much. Do the synthetic ones make that much difference? Or wool for that matter?

I've tried, then I can buy more stuff cheaper :D. I hate the feeling of having potential of getting stuff cheap but having to pay full somewhere else. Like a derailleur, without touching it, thats not a problem to order. When it comes to clothes, it is. And according to him he hasn't had luck selling shoes. You have to have so many sizes of the same one, and it ends up being a loss. Same for jerseys.

Another reason, although he didn't say this I would assume this is (somewhat?) true: We get most of our business from people who have hybrids. Or mountain bikes used for urban stuff (Not urban freeride; communting and such). It seems most people who ride hybrids don't have clipless, don't want to wear lycra, and wouldn't be seen in a tight jersey. Just what I've noticed..

Last but not least, I think that spending $200 dollars on shoes and $80 on a jersey, and most absurdly, 180 bucks on a bib, is an extremely appauling idea for anyone but enthusiasts.

My bike shop gave me a pair of cycling socks made with Cool-max. They were so much more comfortable than the Walmart cotton-free sport socks, that I went back to the bike shop to buy 2 more pairs.

compared to other quality low cut athletic socks, they are about the same in practice.

Show you boss a clothing catalog from this century.

There is a plethora of cross-over clothing like casual shorts with pads sewn in, skorts for women, loose, baggie clothing that doesn't look like sports wear when you get off the bike...

This stuff can be found at lower price points and would DEFINITELY appeal to the hybrid/ commuter / casual rider (female) type.

Shoes can be tough. This I understand.

I also run, so I wear good running socks, and they seem comparable to the few pair of cycling socks that i have. They are a big upgrade over cheap cotton socks however..........