For the last 4 years I’ve preferred wearing crew socks, black in particular, than I do cycling socks.
Here’s what I’m talking about, black socks.
I never did like cycling socks because I don’t like their “wicking” abilities. If anything, my feet felt more schweaty with those than they do with their cotton counter part.
Take a look at this, here’s Jeremy wearing cycling socks. Nothing wrong with that since his feet don’t sweat like mine do.
Oh there’s another benefit to riding with longer socks. They protect you from thorns, bushes, and other stuff that could scrape, nick or get caught on your leg.
Now I’m curious to know what kind of socks you wear, and why? No I don’t have a foot fetish, ok maybe I do, but only for Priscilla’s feet. Dangit! That right there is what you Americans call, “TMI!”
Are you a:
Crew socks rider
or
Cycling socks rider
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Show CommentsI have worn cycling socks once and like you I also felt like my feet were extra sweaty. My friends always told me that I would regret wearing cotton socks, but I have yet to get any sores or discomfort while riding.
At this point I prefer the actual riding socks. Although I do sometimes wear normal cotton socks. MY fav socks are wool riding socks for cold rides.
Those are actually Nike Dri-fit quarter length socks. Not actual cycling socks. I do have a couple of pairs of cycling socks that I got for free. I rarely wear them because of their loud colors/logos.
I picked up a pair of the Swiftwick four-merino socks. They’re stealthy and warm. Going to get me some more.
At first I wore plain ‘ol white Hanes athletic socks but then I quickly found out why MTB socks are generally dark colors–they turned brown from the dust real quick.
I wear thin Fox socks and when its hot out I wear DeFeet Air-E-Rator socks. I have 4 pairs of biking socks.
He who wears one sock forgot the T.P.
Knee highs for the winter. 😀
Cycling socks all the way. Hell, I wear ’em to work most days, too. Folks periodically get a glimpse of my “one f$%king speed” logo socks, as well as “Gas Sucks — Ride a Bike”.