'Autumn' socks?

giant_man
giant_man Posts: 6,878
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
Been on the lookout for some autumn socks as it is getting colder now. Riding with Assos skinweb socks which are summer items really, quite thin which leaves my feet cold, and have some woolie boolie socks and some sealskinz mid winter merino ones which are excellent for the winter, but just overkill for this time of year.

I need some inbetween if you see what I mean, any recommendations? What are you wearing for rides today?

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,335
    Went out for 50 miles yeasterday... 8 to 13 degrees, long bibs and thick hiking socks... they don't look too awful with the long bibs if you fold them a bit...
    I use them all winter with overshoes when it gets really cold
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  • bobpzero
    bobpzero Posts: 1,431
    assos toe warmers?
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,579
    I've a pair of Campagnolo socks that are mid way between summer socks and winter socks, they're ideal for spring and autumn.
  • idreamoftailwinds
    idreamoftailwinds Posts: 134
    Endura Thermolite

    Work for me
  • Sitka GC
    Sitka GC Posts: 3
    Prendas winter ones are good (got 2 pairs) Presonally I use winterish cycling socks for most of the year as I get cold feet really easily. +1 for the woolie boolies, just got a pair and wore them when out this AM: did a great job of keeping my feet warm.

    Overshoes are def the way to go when it gets properly cold out there, if like me you hate having frozen toes...
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    DeFeet Wooleators - same as the Aireators but using a wool mix - nothing like as thick as Woolie Boolies. But for the 'real' cyclist look, go for a pair of oversocks - keeps your shoes clean too
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • red dragon
    red dragon Posts: 263
    woole boolies or rapha wool socks :D .Outstanding
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    No woolie boolies are too thick for this time of year for me. Want something thinner and not so hot.
  • Lagavulin
    Lagavulin Posts: 1,688
    Assos' Spring/Fall Coolmax socks.
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  • crankycrank
    crankycrank Posts: 1,830
    I don't know if Smartwool brand are available in the UK but I use their "lightweight" wool cycling sock (not to be confused with the ultralightweight) which works in warm and cool temps and not too bulky.
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    I was looking at these and wondering if I found exactly what I'm looking for:

    http://prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=2502

    Anyone bought these?
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Lagavulin wrote:
    Assos' Spring/Fall Coolmax socks.

    If you mean the solid colour ones, I have these already and use them as summer socks must admit.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Assos 'Early Winter', DeFeet 'Wool-e-Ator' both do the job along with toe-covers. If you are using we-ventilated shoes ie summer carbon race shoes then your feet will be cold unless you cover the mesh.
    M.Rushton
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    mrushton wrote:
    Assos 'Early Winter', DeFeet 'Wool-e-Ator' both do the job along with toe-covers. If you are using we-ventilated shoes ie summer carbon race shoes then your feet will be cold unless you cover the mesh.

    Yes of course mrushton, but forgetting the socks element or a minute, overshoes or oversocks could also do the job, yes? but which is warmer I'm wondering?
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    these work a treat until the roads start to get really cold and wet, then I switch to neoprene. Stuff wearing woolly socks and all that nonsense, just wear your regular cycling socks and pull a pair of these over your shoes....

    http://www.lusso-clothing.co.uk/viewdet ... rget=60206
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I got a multi pack of M&S thermal socks, and they've been excellent for cold dry rides.

    Looking for some overshoes for the cold wet stuff though.
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Start at the source, your feet. Wool socks, keeping the warmth in and then work outwards imo
    M.Rushton
  • gtitim
    gtitim Posts: 225
    I wear my summer socks all year round, and just use overshoes when it's cold. If you wear socks that are too thick you'll restrict the circulation and your feet will get cold easily. Overshoes are the way forward, plus you only need to buy one pair :)
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    But what about oversocks? Surely they're easier to keep clean, just stick them in the washine machine, but I am wondering about warmth.
  • aarw
    aarw Posts: 448
    oversocks are perfect for this time of the year. i'm currently using the assos ones, but they all do the same job.

    they just block the ventilation on your shoes and keep them clean at the same time. They don't make your feet warm, but they don't let them go cold if you know what i mean??

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