Socks - Any recommendations?

kenan
kenan Posts: 952
edited October 2010 in MTB buying advice
Got a set of seal skins for the real ugly days but wanted some everyday socks all seasons except summer. Any recommendations please as there are so many to choose from?

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  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    DeFeet Wool-e-ator or if money no object Assos Early Winter. The DeFeet are excellent vfm
    M.Rushton
  • Bestwuzbest
    Bestwuzbest Posts: 61
    Icebreaker's merino cycle sox rule...£12 per pair...got mine in Tiso's
    "KEEP 'ER LIT N FILL YER BOOTS!"
  • hoochylala
    hoochylala Posts: 987
    +1 for DeFeet, especially in the Woolie Boolie variety :) keep your feet warm, even when wet - nice for wearing round the house too! :)
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  • mobilekat
    mobilekat Posts: 245
    We use Bridgedale Trekker walking socks.
    really comfortable, warm in winter, not too hot in summer and nice and soft!

    Have got quite a few pairs and only trashed 1 sock in last 2 years! (think the dog was involved!)
    Wheeze..... Gasp..... Ruddy hills.......
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,733
    mrushton wrote:
    Assos Early Winter.
    +1

    Or Assos Winter Plus if it's really cold or you're a horrid wimp.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Endura Baabaas are lightweight for merino but cheap, pretty nice as everyday socks. Woolie Boolies are nice for colder days.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    Any socks will do providing they are black
  • hoots
    hoots Posts: 134
    I'm a self-confessed sockaholic, and have currently got DeFeet Woolie-Boolies, Icebreaker Merino Biking (& walking variety), Endura Thermolite and Assos Winter Plus.

    The ones I tend to wear most are the Woolie Boolies - great socks, just as people above have said. For me, they seem to cover a good temperature range, and the height of the ankle 'cuff' is just right.

    The Icebreakers have a slightly more luxurious feel, but the ankle coverage of the biking sock is lower than the Woolie Boolies.

    For really cold weather the Endura Thermolites are good (& cheap), but they're 100% man-made and I find them a bit sweaty feeling compared to wool socks.

    Finally, the Assos Winter Plus. I was bought these as an Xmas pressie (I'd asked for some decnt winter cycling socks). TBH, when I opened 'em, I was disappointed, because they look like 'normal' sock thickness - and thought they'd be rubbish. However, in use they are bloomin' brilliant, & well worth the extra couple of quid if you suffer from cold feet. Def. my fave for real cold rides.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    .blitz wrote:
    Any socks will do providing they are black
    ^^This.
    Look at yourselves, you're discussing socks for god's sake.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    Look at yourselves, you're discussing socks for god's sake.

    There's only 2 times I'd ever discuss socks:

    1) On the internet, trying to choose the best socks for riding and
    2) Up a hill in the snow after breaking through a crust of ice into a near-zero-degree puddle, at which point I like to say "Luckily I have the best socks for riding" :lol:
    Uncompromising extremist
  • TowerRider
    TowerRider Posts: 430
    Seems far to sensible BUT the SealSkinz socks you have now....
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    But they're just socks. What makes any sock ideal for one thing over another? Apart from say, Sealskins waterproof socks which obviously fill a specific need.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    But they're just socks. What makes any sock ideal for one thing over another? Apart from say, Sealskins waterproof socks which obviously fill a specific need.

    Get wet feet in cotton socks then in woolen socks (particularily merino) and you know the answer to this. No different to tshirts vs riding jerseys.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Just buy all your socks the same then. Why buy normal "inferior" socks, then also buy a specific set for when your feet get wet.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Woolie Boolies cost a tenner each. Wilsons cotton sports socks cost a fiver for 6. Hence, good socks for cycling but not for the rest of the time.
    Uncompromising extremist
  • kenan
    kenan Posts: 952
    I just chuck my riding gear in the wash and doing this with the seal skins kills them so wanted some easy care socks :oops:

    Thanks for the replys, given me some good options. Funny thing is when I search on Google for the socks this thread comes up.
  • 97th choice
    97th choice Posts: 2,222
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    .blitz wrote:
    Any socks will do providing they are black
    ^^This.
    Look at yourselves, you're discussing socks for god's sake.

    What they both said, actually I hate myself a bit for even looking at the topic.
    Too-ra-loo-ra, too-ra-loo-rye, aye

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    97th choice wrote:
    yeehaamcgee wrote:
    .blitz wrote:
    Any socks will do providing they are black
    ^^This.
    Look at yourselves, you're discussing socks for god's sake.

    What they both said, actually I hate myself a bit for even looking at the topic.
    I just came in hear to bust some heads, and pick a fight, in all honesty :lol:
  • lorirrosen
    lorirrosen Posts: 1
    http://www.blacksocks.com%20just%20introduced%20Merino%20wool%20socks%20by%20sockscription%20or%20indivdidual%20pairs.%20They%20are%20gorgeous.

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