I've looked around at REI and Performance but I can't find THE right sock. I am looking for a somewhat dense weave to keep wind out but not overly thick so they still fit in the shoe well. I found these but in addition to being pricey I can't really tell from a website if they are what I'm looking for. Has anyone found a sock like this and can say a few words? Link? I'd prefer something a bit taller than normal summer socks. Yes, I know about booties. Just looking for the sock right now.

Defeet Blaze.
https://www.defeet.com/725325/products/Blaze.html

Just take out my insoles when I wear them.

I'm a fan of Defeet's Wooleater sock.

These are thin enough to where I don't have to make any modifications to the fit of my shoe, yet I still notice a difference in warmth. Of course, if you're really after wind-proofing, a shoe cover will provide way more protection than a sock.

+1 on Defeet. Their wool socks, arm warmers and leg warmers are terrific.

I like my Columbia wool sox. Crew length, nice and fluffy and warm as can be. Fit fine in all of my shoes.

Thanks for the tips. I actually looked at these a while back online and got the impression they were kind of a thin all-season sock. Do these feel about the same thickness/weight as any "normal" cycling sock or do you find them to be more thick or densely woven?

I wear Defeet Woolie Boolies -- the thickest I think they offer in the winter. I never really thought they were overly thick in any way shape or form. They do however keep my feet nice and warm during cold winter mornings, and thats all I care about.

SmartWool has different weight Phd socks. I don't remember which weight they are, but I have a couple with a nice napp and they still fit in the shoe.

Capo makes a good one - it's called the Winter Wool:

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/pr...:referralID=NA

See my Cold Feet article
https://www.machka.net/whatworks/coldfeet.htm

In there, I talk about good sock choices.

I have a variety of "lightweight" hiking socks that I'll use when it's cold. Hiking socks tend toward the thick and very thick side which is why lightweight is appropriate for cold cycling. Thin stretchy windproof Sugoi shoe covers complete the picture.

You need some of these

Or do what I do and stay riding in your thin wool socks and add Belgian booties if its chilly. Go to toe booties from 40-50. Colder'n 40? Start on the heavy weight covers.

In fact, I'll probably be out in some thin wool socks here in a bit with my toe booties over em to cut the wind chill.

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I really like the Assos winter sock, it's not bulky and keeps my feet nice and warm. I have the Capo winter wool sock but the Assos is a warmer sock. Those Castelli socks look interesting as well, may treat myself to a pair because the Windstopper fabric has worked well in the products I've used.

I also like the DeFeet Wooliators, and shoe toe covers. I was fine in 23 degree temps the other day - although I only went out for 40 mins.

DeFeet Blaze under 32*F, DeFeet Wooleator above 32*F. Booties as required.

swift wick socks are on sale on theclymb.com and I have their merino wool ones and I say my feet are pretty warm

I love my DeFeet Wooliators.

I'll often throw a toe warmer on them and put them in my booties for 4-5 hours worth of riding in 30-40 degree weather.

Below 30, I'm good for 2-3 hours with that combo.

I like the Cannondale woolsock. It is dense so it holds up and is thin enough to not interfere with my shoe fit and works well for my colder rides.

I have a drawer full of wool socks, and stopped wearing cotton ones. Which socks are best changes almost every day; there isn't one right one. One especially bitter days, I'll wear those small Smartwool cycling ones under another pair.

Go to backcountryoutlet.com, do a search for merino, and get a few different pairs that are on sale. Then experiment.

I wear the Blaze in all but the very hottest weather. They are a medium thickness sock... good for coolish to cold, but not superior for really frigid weather IMO. They are very sturdy and long lasting. I wish they came in white or light gray.

I know the OP wants a sock that fits in his existing shoe, but I have to go on record and say that my feet have never been warmer since I bought a pair of inexpensive closeout shoes 1-1/2 sizes too large and now I can wear a thin Smart Wool liner with the thickest Smart Wool expedition sock available. So warm, that I don't even need booties anymore, just an LG Toe Warmer. And I've ridden 60 miles in the low 30s with this setup.

That'll get you no cachet in a winter sock discussion.

Yep, I use the REI expedition weight merino wool socks and my feet stay plenty warm in my normal summer shoes. I do use neoprene booties overtop in the cold though.

quote: That'll get you no cachet in a winter sock discussion. unquote:

.. I know, but like I said, I had to say it, because it works so well.

I'm saying that low 30s isn't very cold.