NbyNW, how warm is your cycling season?? I saw these socks on TE and was thinking of getting them.Originally Posted by NbyNW
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10-19-2009, 06:12 AM #1
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10-19-2009, 08:02 AM #2
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In Seattle it was probably a comfortable low-50s to high-70s (Fahrenheit) from June-Sept., with one-two weeks occasionally getting up into the high 90s, but that doesn't happen every year. Big part of the temperature is what time of day you are riding/duration, etc. Some people ride year-round -- it gets pretty chilly, but we don't have that many days below freezing. Originally Posted by deeaimond
I'm not sure how warm it will be here in Edmonton, and for how long. I just moved here, and apparently we are having screwy weather this year.
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10-19-2009, 08:08 AM #3
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Hmm.. here it's 90F yr round... maybe i should not buy them for wearing here... but i hate cotton socks. my feet stay dry for like... an hour. then its damp the whole day... Originally Posted by NbyNW
annyone tried the smartwool ultra-light socks in 90 degree weather?
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10-19-2009, 08:16 AM #4
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I don't think my feet get any hotter running in 85 degrees, than they do cycling or walking in 90 degrees....
Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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10-19-2009, 08:33 AM #5
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yup.. good one. guess i should buy a few pairs to try out here. but int'l shipping is $26 for express, and $9 by boat... for a pair of socks... even 4 pairs... seems abit much... Originally Posted by OakLeaf
haiz... I'll think about it i guess. or i;ll just do my buying for when i reach the US...
the dottie socks are so cute!
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10-19-2009, 10:54 AM #6
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our summers are 95 degrees with like 90% humidity.. I've used the ultra light socks in that no problem. and probably the light & mids... granted, my cycling shoes are vented. I dont normally have sweaty feet to begin with. Originally Posted by deeaimond
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10-19-2009, 11:07 AM #7
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We love Wool!
I tried wool socks for the first time this summer.
I had put it off for years because I cannot wear wool sweaters and pants.
I break out in a rash.
I was tired of blisters so I bought two pair of smart Wool footies.
I loved them. No blisters or welts. Apparently my feet are not allergic like my arms, legs and torso.
My feet stayed very cool considering the heat.
Now my wool socks are my #1 choice.
My husband has switched to wool cycling socks.
My sons are on crew and they prefer to row in wool socks as well.
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