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[Closed] Woolie Boolie Socks. Good? And where to buy?

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Looking at buying a pair to try them out as the temperature is starting to drop. I have only heard good things about them so far so but are there any doubters out there?
Cheapest i can find per pair is £10.79 at Wiggle. Anywhere else cheaper?
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Posted : 25/10/2009 12:04 pm
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they are excellent, buy them.

they seem to come up small. so buy larger than you think you need. you may need to stretch them a bit before you put them on.


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 12:20 pm
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I tried out a pair yesterday, and found my feet stayed comfortable despite being totally saturated 5 minutes after starting the ride - however, it wasn't particularly cold. I seen lots of report about them being good, but slightly prone to shrinking. I got the medium which is a perfect fit on my 8-9 size feet, so next time I'll get large so I can machine wash


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 12:26 pm
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they do come up small, i am a size 12 and they are like ankle socks.
far better in my humble opinion are smartwool socks

http://www.ellis-brigham.com/cgi-bin/psProdSrch.cgi?mode=user&orderBy=relevance&searchScope=shop&search_text=smartwool&Button=go


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 12:27 pm
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I got mine for £11 inc post from Evans, as Wiggle were out of stock in most sizes. Paid 4pm Thursday, delivered 10am Friday (UPS)


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 12:47 pm
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I have used them for the last two winters for both road and mtb and I have no complaints. TBH I think I wear them all year round to be honest - seem just as comfortable in the summer as the winter

I would definitely buy them again. I only have one pair and they seem as good as new. Before these I had some Assos ones which I probably only got one full winter season out of.


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 1:14 pm
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i have had them in the past , found them to shrink as mentioned above and the big toe area wore out rather quickly in the 2 pairs i had

when i spoke to their email contact they said i should cut my toe nails more....which is all good bar the fact i have no toe nail on one foot ....

I use endura thermolite socks with great success and for REALLY cold days i have some polaris socks (bought at the same time as woolie boolies and have outlasted by a factor of 2 so far)


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 1:33 pm
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They are brilliant.


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 4:03 pm
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I almost exclusively use these. Half of mine are from Wiggle, the rest from [url= http://www.krankdirtwear.com/products/gloves-and-socks/woolie-boolies.html ]Krank Dirtwear[/url].


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 4:44 pm
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they are great and i think chainreaction do them


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 4:44 pm
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Cheapest for Woolie Boolies is for about £7 a pair from NZ - from [url= http://www.krankdirtwear.com/products/woolie-boolies.html ]Krank Dirtwear.[/url]

(Made in USA, shipped to NZ - and still cheaper than in the UK...)

Smartwool socks are, as mentioned, very good. I used to buy them from [url= http://www.moontrail.com/home.php?cat=355&manufacturerid=46&flag=ok ]Moontrail[/url] in the US - don't know what shipping will be these days.


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 4:47 pm
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Another fan here, winter and summer use. Never had any problems with shrinkage (machine washed 30'C) or worn toes. I do wear shoes a size larger with them which may have something to do with the comfort and them not wearing out excessively. I get them at local bike shop (at FoD Cycle Centre), think they're about £11


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 5:24 pm
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They are the only winter sock that keeps my feet warm. I love them! I have found they can shrink if washed too hot, but that's true of all woollen garments so no biggie :o)


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 5:35 pm
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Along with the thinner wooleators they are fantastic. Buy them.


 
Posted : 25/10/2009 5:43 pm