What colour are your socks?
07-17-18, 09:28 PM
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08-22-18, 04:32 PM
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Nothing here says you cannot like bikes and other things like socks or playing guitar or making sculptures of dead vice presidents out of earwax and lint : P
Also good you aren't using the walker and are cycling now! Congrats, maybe celebrate with some cool SockGuy or Defeet socks. Stance even has Descendants, Misfits and Wu-Tang socks come on!
08-22-18, 05:03 PM
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My wife and I, after trying a few pairs, have replaced our entire sock wardrobe with Darn Tough merino. Many, many colors and patterns.
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08-22-18, 06:29 PM
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My wife and I, after trying a few pairs, have replaced our entire sock wardrobe with Darn Tough merino. Many, many colors and patterns.
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08-22-18, 06:56 PM
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08-23-18, 10:28 AM
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I buy the cheapest black crew socks I can find, and I wear them on my feet (in case you were wondering).
My feet don't seem to sweat no matter how hot and how far the ride is. Never tried wicking socks,
My feet don't seem to sweat no matter how hot and how far the ride is. Never tried wicking socks,
08-23-18, 10:28 AM
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@WizardOfBoz, I've read that a lot, and I think it's exaggerated. Cotton is certainly fine in summer when it's not likely to get cold suddenly, but I have experienced that phenomenon. I was heavily layered this winter, and I was riding hard, sweating. Then I ended my ride and got very cold. Now I wear a wool t shirt in the winter. And I don't need to wash it every day.
As I noted, I'm concerned about foot fungus, as I've had to deal with it a few times. That's the one place where I just won't wear cotton.
As I noted, I'm concerned about foot fungus, as I've had to deal with it a few times. That's the one place where I just won't wear cotton.
But we completely concur on getting non-cotton socks for running/cycling during all seasons. The wicking fabrics (synthetics and wool) are far superior. If you really want to go old-school, get silk under-socks to use under your wool socks. I used a nylon under-sock/wool sock combo when hiking in N. Mexico (83 miles). Was very comfortable, even in very heavy leather boots.
08-23-18, 10:32 AM
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I decided I didn't have the space to keep crutches and canes I've had to use periodically over 15 years since I haven't had any use of them in 4 years. I consider the empty space motivation enough.
08-23-18, 10:34 AM
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For running/cycling: Swiftwick Aspire 1s in various colors. Wintertime it becomes a longer version of the same sock.
Leisure/work: Cheap white or black socks from a dept. store.
Leisure/work: Cheap white or black socks from a dept. store.
08-23-18, 11:39 AM
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Can't see them since they are ankle socks and I don't want to stink up the room by taking my shoes off.
08-24-18, 07:36 AM
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noglider, I agree that if you are taking a jaunt in the local hills in summer, you're probably ok. But my brother nearly died (by freezing to death) on a climb of Mt. Washington. I take those garments seriously when there's any threat of cold weather. Even a summer ride when rain threatens.
But we completely concur on getting non-cotton socks for running/cycling during all seasons. The wicking fabrics (synthetics and wool) are far superior. If you really want to go old-school, get silk under-socks to use under your wool socks. I used a nylon under-sock/wool sock combo when hiking in N. Mexico (83 miles). Was very comfortable, even in very heavy leather boots.
But we completely concur on getting non-cotton socks for running/cycling during all seasons. The wicking fabrics (synthetics and wool) are far superior. If you really want to go old-school, get silk under-socks to use under your wool socks. I used a nylon under-sock/wool sock combo when hiking in N. Mexico (83 miles). Was very comfortable, even in very heavy leather boots.
I'm not happy wearing two pairs of socks or gloves. They become misaligned. Is it not a problem for some, or am I more sensitive than others?
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08-24-18, 08:11 AM
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when road riding I try to wear high visibility socks-non linear motion with bright colors increase your chances of being seen tremendously. usually high visibility socks are moisture wicking.
highly recommend reading this article, it will increase your visibility dramatically
https://cyclingtips.com/2017/12/abcs...-more-visible/
highly recommend reading this article, it will increase your visibility dramatically
https://cyclingtips.com/2017/12/abcs...-more-visible/
08-25-18, 12:25 PM
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No cycling socks perform finer than Swiftwick.
https://swiftwick.com/
You won't find penguins or pizza socks but you will find quality and performance as high as anything else you wear or have on your bike.
The Aspire 4 are the standard by which all other warm weather cycling socks are judged.
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https://swiftwick.com/
You won't find penguins or pizza socks but you will find quality and performance as high as anything else you wear or have on your bike.
The Aspire 4 are the standard by which all other warm weather cycling socks are judged.
-Tim-
08-26-18, 04:36 AM
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On my road bike in warm weather, I wear white poly fabric anklets. Buy 'em three pair for a buck at the dollar store. They work great. In cooler weather I switch to black knee high compression socks.
For casual rides on my hybrids I wear regular socks, whatever appeals to me at the moment. Depends on the shoes and temperature. Anything from paisley and holiday pattern knee-highs to solid color regular length socks.
For casual rides on my hybrids I wear regular socks, whatever appeals to me at the moment. Depends on the shoes and temperature. Anything from paisley and holiday pattern knee-highs to solid color regular length socks.
08-26-18, 04:59 AM
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I don't know why, but I'm getting the feeling these legs are sticking out from under a Scottish kilt, on the way to a pole toss! 
To answer the OP, I'm another big fan of DeFeet socks, but no way I'm kicking down $10 a pair for the damn things. About 15+ years ago, a massage-therapist friend was on the massage staff for two big week-long rides out west, the Colorado Ride the Rockies, and the (Arizona) GABA ride, and she used to get lots of free swag, and she gave me a couple pairs of nice socks several years in a row, that I'm still wearing today, years later.
I've worn "regular" socks before, but the DeFeet socks blow them away. I can get home completely saturated with sweat, but my socks will somehow feel almost dry.
To answer the OP, I'm another big fan of DeFeet socks, but no way I'm kicking down $10 a pair for the damn things. About 15+ years ago, a massage-therapist friend was on the massage staff for two big week-long rides out west, the Colorado Ride the Rockies, and the (Arizona) GABA ride, and she used to get lots of free swag, and she gave me a couple pairs of nice socks several years in a row, that I'm still wearing today, years later.
I've worn "regular" socks before, but the DeFeet socks blow them away. I can get home completely saturated with sweat, but my socks will somehow feel almost dry.
