Cycling socks

Badger_South wrote:
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

LOL, what is it with black socks and cyclists, anyway?

But thanks for the info, guys, I'll take a look around.

-km, in soggy south central New York

--
the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
http://community.webshots.com/user/blackrosequilts

In article ,
says...
How are cycling socks different than normal cotton socks? What advantages
do they provide?

They are usually thinner than regular socks. They are made of a material
that does not hold sweat. No other advantages to them.
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Alex