Thermal Socks for Winter
jpower
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So I'm sure this doesn't need a post, but tend to find I get better products and prices if I ask here before I buy.
So I'm one of those cold feet people, was thinking of buying some Merino Wool, Thermal Socks, and read this somewhere, getting diving socks to go over the top, not sure if that overkill. Also over socks I don't use clipless that make any difference to oversocks? I do have pins on the pedals.
So was looking for advice on what to get? Thanks.
So I'm one of those cold feet people, was thinking of buying some Merino Wool, Thermal Socks, and read this somewhere, getting diving socks to go over the top, not sure if that overkill. Also over socks I don't use clipless that make any difference to oversocks? I do have pins on the pedals.
So was looking for advice on what to get? Thanks.
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De Feet Woolie Boolie. I've tried several others and nothing comes close:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie-b ... ing-socks/“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0 -
+ 11111111111 - NOTHING comes close....jordan_217 wrote:De Feet Woolie Boolie. I've tried several others and nothing comes close:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie-b ... ing-socks/0 -
WOW that was too easy.
Do you need liner sock or anything else, or this sock alone does the job?0 -
Don't do Merino socks. Itchy, scratchy smelly things that take an absolute age to dry.
I use these http://www.prendas.co.uk/prendas-ciclis ... socks.html
Plenty warm enough and dry in no time.
Big H
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.0 -
jpower wrote:WOW that was too easy.
Do you need liner sock or anything else, or this sock alone does the job?
Just the sock as is. I have 3-4 pairs as I ride everyday and like to keep a pair at work in case my feet get wet though, they're usually dry by home time and the spare pair seldom get used.
Treat yourself to a pair of these too and you'll be sorted for Winter:
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXZIPOS/ ... p-overshoe“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0 -
jordan_217 wrote:De Feet Woolie Boolie. I've tried several others and nothing comes close:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie-b ... ing-socks/
THAT!!!Trail fun - Transition Bandit
Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
Allround - Cotic Solaris0 -
derosa wrote:Don't do Merino socks. Itchy, scratchy smelly things that take an absolute age to dry.
I use these http://www.prendas.co.uk/prendas-ciclis ... socks.html
Plenty warm enough and dry in no time.
I have these and think they're more of an intermediate sock, rather than something for deep Winter. They're good but not a patch on the Woolie Boolies.“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0 -
derosa wrote:Don't do Merino socks. Itchy, scratchy smelly things that take an absolute age to dry.
I use these http://www.prendas.co.uk/prendas-ciclis ... socks.html
Plenty warm enough and dry in no time.
Complete bollocks. You obviously haven't tried the Woolie Boolie which is made from.........merino wool.Trail fun - Transition Bandit
Road - Wilier Izoard Centaur/Cube Agree C62 Disc
Allround - Cotic Solaris0 -
Double post. Sorry.“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0
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jordan_217 wrote:jpower wrote:WOW that was too easy.
Do you need liner sock or anything else, or this sock alone does the job?
Just the sock as is. I have 3-4 pairs as I ride everyday and like to keep a pair at work in case my feet get wet though, they're usually dry by home time and the spare pair seldom get used.
Treat yourself to a pair of these too and you'll be sorted for Winter:
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXZIPOS/ ... p-overshoe
Sweet sounds like the two things I need. Question I am not clipped in, is that any issue with using the oversock, because I really do want an oversock.0 -
jpower wrote:jordan_217 wrote:jpower wrote:WOW that was too easy.
Do you need liner sock or anything else, or this sock alone does the job?
Just the sock as is. I have 3-4 pairs as I ride everyday and like to keep a pair at work in case my feet get wet though, they're usually dry by home time and the spare pair seldom get used.
Treat yourself to a pair of these too and you'll be sorted for Winter:
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXZIPOS/ ... p-overshoe
Sweet sounds like the two things I need. Question I am not clipped in, is that any issue with using the oversock, because I really do want an oversock.
Hmm, you could use an overshoe with regular trainers/shoes but you'd really wear them out quickly. I suppose a MTB style overshoe which wraps just under the toes and heel, with a velcro strap in the middle would be your best bet. E.g:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/craft-neoprene- ... 5360383804
Or just get yourself some lightweight Gore-Tex trainers
“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0 -
woolie boolies are good, but you need these:
long enough to leave no gap between knee warmersI'm sorry you don't believe in miracles0 -
I got Woolie Boolies last winter and was astounded to learn what I have been putting up with over the years. They are brilliant in cold weather.
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jordan_217 wrote:De Feet Woolie Boolie. I've tried several others and nothing comes close:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-woolie-b ... ing-socks/
Close the thread - nothing else comes close.0 -
marcusjb wrote:
Close the thread - nothing else comes close.
Have you tried the Rapha deep winters?I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles0 -
Giant Defy 2
Large bloke getting smaller :-)0 -
Don't worry it's over woolie on order.
Now it's oversocks for trainers. Already got goretex trainers was a spot of luck as had these for general use as they are so comfy and it turned out there pretty decent bike shoes.
So just oversocks up for discussion now.
And as we are on such a role, is there an outstanding winner for under helmet cap to keep head and especially ears warm?0 -
jpower wrote:And as we are on such a role, is there an outstanding winner for under helmet cap to keep head and especially ears warm?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/endura/baabaa-merino-skullcap-ec029757"You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul0 -
SloppySchleckonds wrote:marcusjb wrote:
Close the thread - nothing else comes close.
Have you tried the Rapha deep winters?
I have and they wear out very quickly. The Woollie Boollie's are far superiorSelling my Legend frame
http://owningalegend.wordpress.com/2014 ... ced-price/0 -
I wear my woollie boollies all year round. The wool is great at regulating temperature, they are the same/similar to the cricket socks I have worn in the summer for years.0
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I used to exclusively use Woolie Boolie's but I also now use the Prendas Thermolite which I find much betterCoach H. (Dont ask me for training advice - 'It's not about the bike')0
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For overshoes to go over normal trainers, I am thinking: http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/pl ... -overshoes anyone can comment?0
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jpower wrote:For overshoes to go over normal trainers, I am thinking: http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/pl ... -overshoes anyone can comment?
Should be ok. As noted before, they may wear faster.“Training is like fighting with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when the gorilla is tired.”0 -
I'm afraid the pins will end up causing damage. Oh well let's try and see what happens, hopefully still be a while before I have to make use of them.jordan_217 wrote:jpower wrote:For overshoes to go over normal trainers, I am thinking: http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/pl ... -overshoes anyone can comment?
Should be ok. As noted before, they may wear faster.0
