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[CyclChyk]

Okay, I feel kinda stupid asking this question, but I just need to know -- what makes a sock a "cycling sock?"

Well Sunny, hate to say it but I'm with you..... what exactly makes a cycling sock a "cycling sock"?? I've just been wearing my WallyWorld specials....

Feeling kinda dumb about now.......

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Well Sunny, hate to say it but I'm with you..... what exactly makes a cycling sock a "cycling sock"??

They cost more.

[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!

[tygab]

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.

[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

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

[margo49]

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

[mimitabby]

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?

[snapdragen]

what are trainers?

Tennies!

[oxysback]

what are trainers?

I believe they're sneakers...or tennis shoes, whatever you prefer

[SunnyHazel]

Thanks so much for answering the "cycling" sock question. I think I'm adequately prepared now to participate!!

[Trek420]

CyclChyk "Well Sunny, hate to say it but I'm with you..... what exactly makes a cycling sock a "cycling sock"?? I've just been wearing my WallyWorld specials....

Feeling kinda dumb about now......."

Don't feel dumb!!! good question

* they cost more
* they have funny and sometimes downright racey graphics on them

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. Even with standard shoes a loose fit means chafeing.

An exception to that rule may be cold weather rides I like a looser fit so that insulating air gets in. Then we get into the subject of shoe covers and whether we buy the pricey ones or just cut off old wool socks and that's another story

[chickwhorips]

i pm'ed you but i think i put november instead of october. sorry not quite awake.

[extra-vert]

I just had a thought... how about refrigerator magnets??

[Bikingmomof3]

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. 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.

[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!