My trusted merino wool socks have given up and I need a new pair or two, whats good and whats not? Looking at the endura coolmax 3 pairs for a tenner but are they any good.?
Lidl's finest.
Don't think much of the endura ones, durability wise.
Defeet Wooleator.
I think the cheap Endura ones are fine, no problems with durability for me. Though they are rather thin, so not very warm and not much padding.
I also like More Mile socks, also rather cheap (3 or 4 pairs for £10), and in a range of colours. Plus a bit more padding than the Endura socks.
the sock guy, morvelo and cheapo innov8's
Endura ones are fine in the summer, but a little thin for most other use. My preference all round is for SmartWool merino ones. Super comfy, seem to be very durable as well.
Woolie boolie for me all year. never cold or hot
Merino and cheap ones at that. I get through lots of em' so spending anymore than £8 on one pair is a waste.
LIDL and sealskins merino
ordered some of the endura 3 pack and tbh i think i'll send them back and get one decent pair of giro (never used) or sock guy which used a few times and been really nice fit.
teko, but that's not just because they are ace. i work there
Mine arnt just ordinary socks..... they're M&S socks.
Sealskins, apart from very hot days, then just a pair of old liners which were £5 for 2 pairs at Blacks.
Either Sealskinz, Aldi or those free ones from mags. Got about 5 pairs.
I think the grey Norco ones add at least 5% to my radsick awsumness rating and suit a well turned Northern cankle.
Best are some Ron Hill ones though, very good quality. They were free with some Inov8 shoes.
Sealskins waterproof ones. They were pricey (25 quid) but all i need. Only get to ride once a week, so only need one pair.
Work great in all conditions.
Woolie Boolie - comfy and long lasting
Lidl for me too
usually defeet, been using Rose's cheap winter socks which are ok, not so keen on the summer socks. Also got some Assos, which are ok, starting to die now though.
Worst socks i have ever bought were sock guy, they fall apart if you so much as look at them.
Woolie Boolie all year
Marks and Spencer.
Either Sealskinz, Aldi or those free ones from mags.
+1.
Woolie Boolie and [url= http://singletrackworld.com/shop/acatalog/clotheshop.html ]STW's finest[/url], made by Sock Guy buy holding up fine for me...
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Keen socks are fantastic(I am sponsored by them) I've been really impressed by the range and fit/durability. Ok I don't have to pay for them....
http://www.keenfootwear.com/gb/en/wall/socks
Only on stw would you get a post about socks, I love it 😀
Forgot about the freebies on mbuk, the rose ones where little tight.
Marks & Spencer Marino wool socks. £12 for 3 pairs and better than anything I've used previously!
merino ones from bikemaps.co.uk not the most durable but super comfy and warm. £9 a pair or 3 pairs for £24
I've done 24 hour solos in 3 pairs for £1 socks from Tesco then commuted in them all the following week.
MidlandTrailquestsGraham - MemberI've done 24 hour solos in 3 pairs for £1 socks from Tesco then commuted in them all the following week.
No wonder you live in a shack in the woods. 🙂
Alpkit - £10.00 for 2 inc P&P
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I saved the other two pairs for best, you know, in case I get a wedding invite or something.
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Sock guy socks have always been garbage i keep trying them i want to like them but i cant keep throwing money at them if they are going to fall apart !
Endura coolmax last a fair time
Endura Merinos not so long
Best lasting - aldi - terrible shape though.
Ground Effect merino socks - Ankle Biters (summer) and Zig Zags (winter). Very durable and comfy.
Football socks, over Sealskinz if required.
My footy socks have thick fluffy feet, so they're quite warm; pushed down they keep my achilles warm/ protected, plus I can pull 'em up if I get cold/ there's brambles - at the cost of looking silly. Plus if I wear them over sealskinz, it helps to have them pulled up a bit, to reduce the water running down the inside of the sealskinz.
Embers merino sock - treklite I think (Got them from their factory shop)
+1 for Defeet Wooleator.
Aldi
Another vote for the Wooleator
Royal Crew Socks, 3 pairs for £15
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Gotta be waterproof imo
If its rainy i wear an veteran pair of sealskinz that arn't quite waterproof any more but still resist most splashes, otherwise i use the spesh team issue socks, i find them a bit thicker than some so theyre a good 3 season sock.
Though i've bought a pair of fox race socks for the rare hot day, they havnt seen use yet though.
Liked the Endura Merino socks but they only lasted about a year. Also got the Alpkit ones and they have been ok so far, not a long term test though so cannot comment on durability. Had some great Merino socks from ON-ONE a few years ago, 3 pairs for a tenner, wish they'd do them again.
aldi for me as well
in winter I layer up
Normal "sport" socks or if its a hot day then those free norco ones from mbuk a few years ago seem a bit cooler and don't get too sweaty.
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People seriously wear sealskins regardless of the weather ? Id rather wear no socks than sealskinz most of the wear - like putting a pair of cardboard boxes on your feet then into a pair of plastic bags - which incidently works really well to keep feet dry at puffer - much comfier than sealskinz
Sealskinz when it's wet (knee length ones are great in the foulest whether combined with 3/4 length trews). Endura otherwise, lightweight or thermo ones depending on temperature.
Amazed at people complaining socks only last a year, a year is a long time in the life of a mountain bike sock.
Assos Winter Plus - when cold, expensive but worth it.
Assos Skin Web - Super thin, very well fitting.
Defeet Aireators - not bad, get a bit warm in them though.
Giro High Rise - Super comfy, good looking summer sock.
Since I ride in my Cat boots, Trespass Merino ones work well.
But the Mrs works there, so it's all half price.
Not helpful at all.
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Castelli Quindici or Rapha merino...
Football socks
face palm
Lifer - Member
Royal Crew Socks, 3 pairs for £15
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=73885
These, or CRC's similar Nukeproof branded ones.
Got some Endura BaaBaas but they seem a little fragile.
slainte 😀 rob
tesco
Endura Coolmax (for dry) Sealskins (for wet)
woolie boolie here.