Socks

I got some Gieves & Hawkes socks for christmas ;-) Not really cycling specific mind...

For the toeclips & straps riders, these are great.

They are so wrong.

... and so warm.

Looking into the show on the right....if I squint a bit......

I think I'd better go to church or something.....just had a baaaaad thought...

... and arousing?

they look like 1950's football boots!

I think I'd better go to church or something.....just had a baaaaad thought...

A list of porn shoes? ;)

Your wish is..............

Long, wool hiking socks in loose fitting shoes. FTW!

sealskinz are great, the merino lining means they can be worn for a couple of days without neding to be washed (ie worn for the riding but not all day). nb they are not windproof, so overshoes may also be required

Couple of days? Days? Surely you mean weeks?
Mind you I was in a lift once and realised I could smell my own feet.

So which socks don't cost a mint and don't fall apart after 3 months? For summer wear are people still rec'ing merino for the ride? I guess I could, and then bring a pair of socks to work. Yet one more thing to pile in the dang bag.

Speaking of....I need a new bag. /derail

it's all about assoss socks.

http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=15675

I've got 3 pairs i have had for about 2 years now, and they are still going strong. reinforced in the right areas and thin and breathable in others so your tootsies dont toast.

sweet! thanks, Ed.

Nike Dri-fit low quarter running socks £8-9 for two pairs.

Nice soft top loads of ventilation on top of foot with cushioning under and shaped diff for left and right foot and 3 or 4 diff sizes available.

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I am considering the trainers + waterproof (water resistant?) socks combo.
What's the general verdict forum?

guilty (unless wearing spandals and waterproof sox)

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I am considering the trainers + waterproof (water resistant?) socks combo.
What's the general verdict forum?

Go for the knee length ones. Ankle length ones mean rain and splash runs down into the socks too easily, knee length are better for this.

^ No fucking way

Two pairs of M&S lamb's wool (£7.50 for two pair). Keeps me tootsies warm even if me feet get wet

Yeah..

if I was working on a farm.

My God man! you made it sound like as if you need special clothes to cycle!

I do.

Although sometimes I make exceptions.. http://www.lfgss.com/thread52335.html

DeFeet socks are the business: the Veloflex of socks. They fit perfectly, they last forever, they look great. My daisy pattern ones have had more compliments than anything else I have ever worn. One pair in summer, two or three in winter and Sealskins for when it's freezing.

Hey, wiganwill, do you fancy getting together and spit-roasting some Defeet socks. I'm fucking horny for them too.

There's a particular model that's now the only sock I wear. On bike. Off bike. Period.

My God man! you made it sound like as if you need special clothes to cycle!

ofcourse you don't but conversely I also would not want a big heavy boot like to lug around. Hell when I go walking up hills I don't want to wear big heavy boots, much less so cycling.