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09-29-2006, 07:01 PM
extra-vert

I just had a thought... how about refrigerator magnets??
09-29-2006, 07:30 PM
Bikingmomof3

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Originally Posted by Trek420

but seriously on a bike your footsies do lots and lots (and lots) of repetitive motion. Feet get hot (sweaty). Combine sweaty feet with repetitive pedaling and regular cotten socks and you have....drum roll .... blisters or worse.

bike socks use fabulous wicking fabrics that wicks sweat away
they have ultra smooth fabric so it does not chafe and ...
bike socks are ultra thin. you want a tight fit on your shoes whether you use bike shoes or not.

With bike shoes especially clipless if you turn your foot to unclip you want NO give. Foot moves, shoe moves, no surprises. :p Even with standard shoes a loose fit means chafeing.

Trek answered it quite well. :-) I alawys wear my cycling socks when biking and running socks for running.
09-29-2006, 08:06 PM
light_sabe_r

Yes chickwhorips I got your PM. ^_^ lol I've gotten so many I don't care WHAT date it says as long as it's been recieved in the last few days. :P

Brina... You mentioned you were in but I haven't recieved anything yet. Don't forget to PM me!
09-29-2006, 08:39 PM
Bikingmomof3

Light-I do so hope you got mine. I do think I sent it days ago, but it may have slipped my mind...
09-29-2006, 08:45 PM
tygab

Quote:

Originally Posted by xeney

Well, not really. The socks I wear to work cost a lot more than cycling socks, as do hiking socks and even running socks. Cycling socks are probably the cheapest socks I own. To me a cycling sock is similar to a running sock: something that wicks, coolmax or something similar in the summer and something with wool or a warm synthetic in the winter. I buy special socks for cycling because they are usually cheaper than the very similar socks I buy for running; my running socks have a little padding in the sole and the cycling socks don't need that.

But any socks are good!

Funny, the socks I use for running and cycling are super thin, coolmax wicking socks. Some have dimpled tops so that the air flows better. None have padding anywhere. They are also pretty cheap.

I think of cycling socks as being stiffer, thicker and more expensive actually, than the running socks. And they feature interesting & strategically placed graphics.
09-30-2006, 03:02 PM
ClockworkOrange

Be pretty good receiving socks, as generally I do not wear them, it is usually around November that I stop wearing flip flops but I am the exception to the rule, even in the UK.

Maybe fur lined flip flips would be the answer..............only kidding :D

Even then, I tend to wear trainers but no socks.

The only socks I would never wear are those weird short socks that just about cover your ankles.

You guys certainly know about socks, do you have the same problem we have in the UK, that when you take them out of the washing machine there is always one missing!!! I guess it's just one of life's little mysteries.

Sally
09-30-2006, 03:03 PM
SunnyHazel

Thanks so much for answering the "cycling" sock question. I think I'm adequately prepared now to participate!!
09-30-2006, 03:59 PM
CyclChyk

Quote:

Originally Posted by xeney

Because my husband steals all of my cycling socks. PINK. I need pink. Sigh.

I'm wondering if they make Luna bars in pink, cuz my hubby eats all my Luna bars.........

(oh, and LIGHT, I pm'ed you to count me in. Just wanna throw that out there in case I get lost in the shuffle.:) )
10-01-2006, 12:10 AM
light_sabe_r

Yup I've got everyone else's PM'swho said they'd PM me here. ^_^

We now have a massive 40 participants!!! WOOHOO!
10-01-2006, 05:17 AM
short cut sally

Make that 41, I just Pm'd you..shelly
10-01-2006, 05:28 AM
7rider

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Originally Posted by shellyj

Make that 41, I just Pm'd you..shelly

Okay, 42, cuz you gotta have an even number!
I'll PM you, too.
10-01-2006, 06:58 AM
margo49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClockworkOrange

The only socks I would never wear are those weird short socks that just about cover your ankles.

Sally

Yeah, I was like that and then my SS sent me some and they are soooooooo pretty and flattering to the leg-line (I looked at my reflection in a huge plate-glass window on Saturday so this is totally up-to-the-minute info)
I am now a convert. Thank you to her for broadening my horizonz

I'm in btw. Just going to look up the appropriate size in American then I will pm Light Saber
10-02-2006, 12:40 PM
oxysback

Yay!! Last month I was a day too late to join in. I'm so glad I caught October's in time!
10-02-2006, 12:42 PM
mimitabby

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClockworkOrange

Even then, I tend to wear trainers but no socks.

The only socks I would never wear are those weird short socks that just about cover your ankles.

You guys certainly know about socks, do you have the same problem we have in the UK, that when you take them out of the washing machine there is always one missing!!! I guess it's just one of life's little mysteries.

Sally

what are trainers?
10-02-2006, 12:45 PM
snapdragen

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimitabby

what are trainers?

Tennies!

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