Winter Socks.. not sealskinz
Clever Pun
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I'm giving due consideration on buying me some lovely winter socks
a present I'm looking at the following
http://www.rapha.cc/winter-sock-pack
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/assos-winter-plus-cycling-socks/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-sock-bundle/
Anyone got any experience of these? I don't particularly like the feel of the sealskinz socks I've tried, feels like a wetsuit
Anything I've missed to reward my toes for being schlepped through the oncoming winter?
Cheers
Also these amused me
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sockguy-classic-wanker-3-inch-custom-cycling-socks/
a present I'm looking at the following
http://www.rapha.cc/winter-sock-pack
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/assos-winter-plus-cycling-socks/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-sock-bundle/
Anyone got any experience of these? I don't particularly like the feel of the sealskinz socks I've tried, feels like a wetsuit
Anything I've missed to reward my toes for being schlepped through the oncoming winter?
Cheers
Also these amused me
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sockguy-classic-wanker-3-inch-custom-cycling-socks/
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I don't get cycling socks, other than sealskinz which I've never seen but understand are completely waterproof, what's different about these socks than, say a pair of sports socks from a £6.99 bundle from some cheapo sports shop?Do not write below this line. Office use only.0
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Got through last winter's commutes with Assos early winter and Castelli winter socks
http://castelli-cycling.com/en/products/detail/223/ (can't see them on wiggle or PBK at the moment)
For really cold days I have some Assos winter ones*. I used them on the last two editions of HOTA and my feet were toasty. I was wearing overshoes as well, natch
Edit: * these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=318470 -
Horses for courses. I have, in the dim and distant, worn sports socks. For me, good cycling specific socks are so much better for comfort, dispelling hot spots etc. YMMVHeadhuunter wrote:I don't get cycling socks, other than sealskinz which I've never seen but understand are completely waterproof, what's different about these socks than, say a pair of sports socks from a £6.99 bundle from some cheapo sports shop?0 -
JonGinge wrote:
Horses for courses. I have, in the dim and distant, worn sports socks. For me, good cycling specific socks are so much better for comfort, dispelling hot spots etc. YMMVHeadhuunter wrote:I don't get cycling socks, other than sealskinz which I've never seen but understand are completely waterproof, what's different about these socks than, say a pair of sports socks from a £6.99 bundle from some cheapo sports shop?
To be honest I rarely wear socks at all! I never wear them on the commute and I barely ever wear them round the office at work - I just go barefoot. People think I'm weird but they get used to it. I only wear socks at the gym, if I'm out and about and on long club rides...Do not write below this line. Office use only.0 -
Headhuunter wrote:JonGinge wrote:
Horses for courses. I have, in the dim and distant, worn sports socks. For me, good cycling specific socks are so much better for comfort, dispelling hot spots etc. YMMVHeadhuunter wrote:I don't get cycling socks, other than sealskinz which I've never seen but understand are completely waterproof, what's different about these socks than, say a pair of sports socks from a £6.99 bundle from some cheapo sports shop?
To be honest I rarely wear socks at all! I never wear them on the commute and I barely ever wear them round the office at work - I just go barefoot. People know I'm weird but they are used to it. I only wear socks at the gym, if I'm out and about and on long club rides...
Couldn't resist
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Endura Coolmax socks
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=18123
Endura Thermolite socks over the top of the Coolmax socks above
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Revi ... elID=18111Life is like a roll of toilet paper; long and useful, but always ends at the wrong moment. Anon.
Think how stupid the average person is.......
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dilemna wrote:Endura Coolmax socks
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=18123
Endura Thermolite socks over the top of the Coolmax socks above
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Revi ... elID=18111
+1 for the Endura Thermolites. Awesomely lovely and cozy. And bargainous too.0 -
londonlivvy wrote:dilemna wrote:Endura Coolmax socks
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=18123
Endura Thermolite socks over the top of the Coolmax socks above
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Revi ... elID=18111
+1 for the Endura Thermolites. Awesomely lovely and cozy. And bargainous too.
some reviews indicate that they don't hold up to much use.. what's your experience guys?
Headhunter I wonder if there's a DDD styled thread about "the crazy guy who wonders round the office with bare feet all the time" somewhere on the net.Purveyor of sonic doom
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JonGinge wrote:Got through last winter's commutes with Assos early winter and Castelli winter socks
http://castelli-cycling.com/en/products/detail/223/ (can't see them on wiggle or PBK at the moment)
For really cold days I have some Assos winter ones*. I used them on the last two editions of HOTA and my feet were toasty. I was wearing overshoes as well, natch
Edit: * these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31847
wow that's some expensive socksPurveyor of sonic doom
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Clever Pun wrote:JonGinge wrote:Got through last winter's commutes with Assos early winter and Castelli winter socks
http://castelli-cycling.com/en/products/detail/223/ (can't see them on wiggle or PBK at the moment)
For really cold days I have some Assos winter ones*. I used them on the last two editions of HOTA and my feet were toasty. I was wearing overshoes as well, natch
Edit: * these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31847
wow that's some expensive socks
'Bout the same as SealSkinz, though.0 -
Not seen sealskinz at £28 I bought a pair at £15ish and they felt oddPurveyor of sonic doom
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All those socks seem rather expensive
My winter socks this year are Aldi merino ones, which I am afraid you have missed
Sealskinz are great if you have to put wet cycling shoes on0 -
Clever Pun wrote:Not seen sealskinz at £28 I bought a pair at £15ish and they felt odd
The thermal Merino ones weigh in at that price. You're right, they do feel odd.
http://www.flcuk.com/cycle-clothing/soc ... -socks.htm0 -
TommyEss wrote:Woolie Boolies!!
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Yeah, I was going through a "let's see what all the fuss is about" phase. I didn't pay that much, thoughClever Pun wrote:JonGinge wrote:Got through last winter's commutes with Assos early winter and Castelli winter socks
http://castelli-cycling.com/en/products/detail/223/ (can't see them on wiggle or PBK at the moment)
For really cold days I have some Assos winter ones*. I used them on the last two editions of HOTA and my feet were toasty. I was wearing overshoes as well, natch
Edit: * these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31847
wow that's some expensive socks0 -
Clever Pun wrote:londonlivvy wrote:dilemna wrote:Endura Coolmax socks
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=18123
Endura Thermolite socks over the top of the Coolmax socks above
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Revi ... elID=18111
+1 for the Endura Thermolites. Awesomely lovely and cozy. And bargainous too.
some reviews indicate that they don't hold up to much use.. what's your experience guys?
Headhunter I wonder if there's a DDD styled thread about "the crazy guy who wonders round the office with bare feet all the time" somewhere on the net.
Yeah, probably. Some shoes n socks fetish forum where they don't get people who don't embrace the world of sexy footwear...Do not write below this line. Office use only.0 -
I use these mostly http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=18&ID=2502 but in very cold weather these http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=18&ID=773'Hello to Jason Isaacs'0
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schlepcycling wrote:I use these mostly http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=18&ID=2502 but in very cold weather these http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=18&ID=773
Hmmm... like the look of the winter ones, may buy a pair to try out.
Edit: Or two, since there's a discount.0 -
If anyones interested I just ordered the Rapha winter ones.. mainly cause of this
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@CP have you tried the Merino wool sealskinz? or just the standard ones?0
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snooks wrote:@CP have you tried the Merino wool sealskinz? or just the standard ones?
the standard ones... wasn't really prepared to spend a great deal on an experiment.
the waterproofness isn't a big deal as I've got winter boots as it isPurveyor of sonic doom
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I bought the Castelli bundle last year. The merino ones are bloody brilliant.
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I was looking at that as well, be interested in having a looksee at that
I ordered the castelli bundle yesterday.... stupid expensive boredomPurveyor of sonic doom
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Clever Pun wrote:
I don't worry about the waterproofness, cos the rain runs down my leg into my sock and then they work like a wetsuit
The merino wool socks are like wearing a pair of woolly slippers on the commute to work. Much better than the standard sealskinz0 -
I use Zig Zags from here http://groundeffect.com.au/ very comfortable. I still get cold feet but then I get cold feet in summer.0
