Cycling socks

How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?

Thanks,

Adam

"Adam Bender" wrote in message
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How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?

Cycling socks made with a wicking fabric like Coolmax get moisture away from
your feet.

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:07:49 -0400 (EDT), Adam Bender
wrote:


How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?

Thanks,

Adam

Generally speaking, cycling socks are NOT made of cotton, they are
made of a wicking material, such as CoolMax (r) or wool. Most also are
'vented' along the top (bridge) of the foot.

Plus, you can get cool designs on cycling socks. :-D

Ken

Best thing is they also come in Black, those are the one Lance use


"gooserider" wrote in message
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"Adam Bender" wrote in message
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How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What
advantages
do they provide?

Cycling socks made with a wicking fabric like Coolmax get moisture away
from
your feet.

On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:07:49 -0400, Adam Bender wrote:


How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?


You can find "normal" cotton (or maybe cotton blend) cycling socks, too.
They're just like regular ol' athletic socks, only 1/4 length. I find them
quite comfortable, and they're much less expensive than all those cycling
socks with cute graphics. Of course, they don't _have_ cute graphics,
which is important to some people (and I'm not trying to pass judgment --
to each her own, I say...)

--AMG

"Adam Bender" wrote in message
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How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?

I am very fond of the smartwool trail runner (not their bicycling) socks for
long-distance bicycling, year-round. The thickness prevents burning pain on
longer rides.

Short distances, I use the normal, quick-wicking cycling socks. Yes, you can
get them with neato designs, but the real reason to wear them over cotton is
that they stay dry even when your feet sweat.


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How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What
advantages
do they provide?


You can find "normal" cotton (or maybe cotton blend) cycling socks, too.
They're just like regular ol' athletic socks, only 1/4 length. I find them
quite comfortable, and they're much less expensive than all those cycling
socks with cute graphics. Of course, they don't _have_ cute graphics,
which is important to some people (and I'm not trying to pass judgment --
to each her own, I say...)

--AMG

I love cycling socks for the structure and the fit. I try to buy them out of
season for about $4 per pair. Right now, I have a Rudolph pair and a Santa
Claus pair that I wear when I ride. Oh, and of course 3 pairs of "Texas"
socks.

Pat in TX

- wrote:
On Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:07:49 -0400, Adam Bender wrote:


How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?



You can find "normal" cotton (or maybe cotton blend) cycling socks, too.

Hmm, I'm gonna have to look around for these. I've been using just your
regular thin cotton socks because I can't wear synthetics next to my skin.

-km

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the black rose wrote:

I've been using just your
regular thin cotton socks because I can't wear synthetics next to my skin.

If you don't like synthetics, merino wool cycling socks are a comfy
alternative. They're squishy, they don't get as soggy as cottton,
and they are very soft. I buy SmartWool socks when they go on sale
at sierratradingpost.com.

If you don't mind socks with a logo, REI have their merino socks on
sale (sorry about the long URL, tinyurl.com isn't responding):

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...=8000&catalogI
d=40000008000&productId=12055839&parent_category_r n=4500792

--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA http://bike.terrymorse.com/

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 07:34:59 -0700, Terry Morse wrote:

the black rose wrote:

I've been using just your
regular thin cotton socks because I can't wear synthetics next to my skin.

If you don't like synthetics, merino wool cycling socks are a comfy
alternative. They're squishy, they don't get as soggy as cottton,
and they are very soft. I buy SmartWool socks when they go on sale
at sierratradingpost.com.

If you don't mind socks with a logo, REI have their merino socks on
sale (sorry about the long URL, tinyurl.com isn't responding):

http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod...=8000&catalogI
d=40000008000&productId=12055839&parent_category_ rn=4500792

I'm not sure of the material, but UnderArmour has a brand of socks that are
low-rise (to top of shoe), and they're only $15 bucks for four pair. I've
been wearing them for about 3 months, and am still on the first two pair,
and they look almost brand new. IOW, very little wear.

When I get home from a ride, I just dunk 'em in some soapy water and the
ring out and they're dry in a short while, plus never wet when riding, even
with copious sweating.

-B
....and they are black. ;-p