My favorite socks are DeFeet. I like the fit and they are comfortable. I also like "sock guy" for cross.
My favorite socks are DeFeet. I like the fit and they are comfortable. I also like "sock guy" for cross.
2011 Cannondale CAADX 105
2012 Jamis Dragon 29er
2012 Jamis Xenith Endura Comp
I'm afraid... I thought the title was "cycling sucks" and I had to see what it was about. I think it's time for bed![]()
For regular road rides and training I generally wear whatever merino socks I find a good deal on.
For cyclocross racing it's all about the craziest knee-highs I can find! I have quite a collection going, now, and try not to wear the same socks more than once in a season.
Kirsten
run/bike log
zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
Between Cyclocross, Crossfit, and Roller Derby, my knee-high sock collections is now... impressive.
Certainly not performance socks, but I spend way too much here:
http://www.sockdreams.com/products/socks/knee-highs/
I still keep meaning to pick up a pair of these spiffy compression socks:
https://www.bondiband.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1852
-- gnat!
Windsor: 2010 S-Works Ruby
Pantysgawn: 2011 S-Works Stumpjumper 29er
Whiz!: 2013 S-Works Crux (Singlespeed)
Boucheron: 2009 S-Works Tricross
Haloumi: 2013 Tern P7i
Kraft: 2009 Singlecross
Gouda: 2005 Electra Betty
Roquefort: 1974 Stella SX-73
Bondi Band has compression socks?! Oh, that is new! I love the One Hot Mess ones!
Yeah, Sock Dreams is way dangerous. I love that site!
Kirsten
run/bike log
zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2
I still have a few pairs of pink Terry ride like a girl's. I think I bought ten pairs or so when I first saw themand still have a few black Sweetpea's which I don't think are available anymore.
Make your own....Lucy Neatby
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Last edited by rebeccaC; 08-07-2013 at 12:50 PM.
Another DeFeet fan here. The Aireators and Wooleators fit me best and are most comfortable of the various brands that I've tried.
One of the first pairs I ever bought have big yellow rubber duckies on them. I noticed a small hole in them yesterday. This makes me sad.
P.S. I like to color-coordinate my socks to my jersey. This does not necessarily mean they have to be the same color, just that they have to work well together.
- Gray 2010 carbon WSD road bike, Rivet Independence saddle
- Red hardtail 26" aluminum mountain bike, Bontrager Evoke WSD saddle
- Royal blue 2018 aluminum gravel bike, Rivet Pearl saddle
Gone but not forgotten:
- Silver 2003 aluminum road bike
- Two awesome worn out Juliana saddles
After discovering wool socks a couple of years back, my cool chilli pepper and Rolling Stones socks are sitting unloved in my sock drawer. Wool just seems to work better for me, both in winter and in summer.
The only advantage is that wool socks do wear out more quickly than synthetic ones, so I can justify buying replacements more often. I have a couple of pairs of Pearl Izumi wool socks that have almost no fabric left on the heel, so need to be retired.
Zoom, you've probably seen these, but if not you should definitely give them a try!
http://www.sockittome.com/cart/index.php
It's a Portland, Oregon company and the socks are super comfy and generally awesome.
Kirsten
run/bike log
zoomylicious
'11 Cannondale SuperSix 4 Rival
'12 Salsa Mukluk 3
'14 Seven Mudhoney S Ti/disc/Di2