Where can I buy fluro winter socks?

prhymeate

I'm trying to find some fluro winter socks, preferably with 5inch cuffs. There are a few summer ones out there like the PRENDAS spring/summer, Defeet Cyclismo etc but they all seem quite thin. Does anyone know of any that are slightly thicker, closer to a woolie boolie or regular sports sock instead of a dress sock?

grenw

These claim to be for colder temperatures although neither look particularly thick or high :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-flashlight-thermolite-socks/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-night-vision-thermolite-cycling-socks/

prhymeate

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19694311#p19694311]GrenW[/url] wrote:

These claim to be for colder temperatures although neither look particularly thick or high :

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-flashlight-thermolite-socks/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-night-vision-thermolite-cycling-socks/

Thanks, I spotted those too whilst looking around. I've tried the usual, sgimasports, wiggle, evans, ribble, prendas, cyclesurgery, chain reaction and they all seem quite thin as far as I can tell. You'd think fluro might be more popular for winter wear if anything. :?

rafletcher

My socks are mostly covered up in winter riding!

prhymeate

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19694317#p19694317]rafletcher[/url] wrote:

My socks are mostly covered up in winter riding!

They're mainly for arm/knee warmer weather. I find slightly thicker socks more comfortable than thin summer ones.

harry-s

I've got a pair of the dhb flashlight socks. They're good socks (the reflective thread woven in to the sock is quite neat), but are definitely summer items, ie thin and low.

JesseD

Are these to wear with overshoes or are you wearing just thicker socks and shoes?

Personally I would be looking at the Prendas fluro oversock here in fluro yellow:

http://www.prendas.co.uk/prendas-cordura-oversocks.html

Garry H

Pretty sure I saw some on the Prendas site the other day.

prhymeate

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19694391#p19694391]JesseD[/url] wrote:

Are these to wear with overshoes or are you wearing just thicker socks and shoes?

Personally I would be looking at the Prendas fluro oversock here in fluro yellow:

http://www.prendas.co.uk/prendas-cordura-oversocks.html

Thanks, I did see those but it's just regular socks I'm after, not oversocks. I have some toe covers already and like being able to take them off and stick in my pocket if I need to.

daniel_b

Technically these Planet X offerings are not fluoro, but they have got yellow on them, and are longish - and they are SUPERB for the winter, warm but not too warm, and really good quality, no signs of wear on mine, and am confident they will be ploughing through another winter and probably several more:

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXMERS1P/planet-x-thicky-merino-socks

lakesluddite

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19694424#p19694424]Daniel B[/url] wrote:

Technically these Planet X offerings are not fluoro, but they have got yellow on them, and are longish - and they are SUPERB for the winter, warm but not too warm, and really good quality, no signs of wear on mine, and am confident they will be ploughing through another winter and probably several more:

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXMERS1P/planet-x-thicky-merino-socks

+1 for the Planet X thicky Merino socks. I have a few pairs and they are really good. They are currently doing three pairs for £8!

prhymeate

Thanks again for the replies, ideally I'm looking for fluro ones as quite a lot of my kit is black/fluro and we all know how important it is to match... I took a punt and ordered some of Prendas spring/summer socks as they were only £6.95 delivered. They arrived really quickly and although they are thin, I can squeeze another pair of thin socks underneath and they feel really comfortable. I hadn't ordered from Prendas before but definitely would again.

meanredspider

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19694424#p19694424]Daniel B[/url] wrote:

Technically these Planet X offerings are not fluoro, but they have got yellow on them, and are longish - and they are SUPERB for the winter, warm but not too warm, and really good quality, no signs of wear on mine, and am confident they will be ploughing through another winter and probably several more:

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXMERS1P/planet-x-thicky-merino-socks

They are supremely ugly!! :shock: (unlike you, DB, I'm not a fan of yellow and black - but these are a league again more horrible)

indyp

Castelli Gregge Black/hi-viz yellow? They're mostly black with yellow stripes but made from merino wool. I'm not sure I'd use them throughout winter but good for early on and then autumn.