The Great Sock Shootout of 2021

[Too Tall]

My stash of favorite Velocio signature white or black socks is showing sad signs that I need to up my game. To be completely honest I'd be quite happy to replace them with same same.

What am I missing?

[SlowPokePete]

Check TenSpeedHero.

Life's not all black 'n white...

https://store.tenspeedhero.com/collections/socks

SPP

[Peter Polack]

Cycling socks are so stupid tall now, why not just save your money and wear dress socks? No one would know the difference!

[smontanaro]

I'm sure I must just be lazy, but I look in my sock drawer and pull out a pair which looks like it will do the job for that ride. I have a lot of Smartwool and other similar socks in various thicknesses my lovely wife finds on sale at places like Marshall's or TJ Maxx. (I basically wear wool socks year 'round, except see here ——>.) I also have a handful of socks from GCN received over the course of several months from a "cycling club" membership my son bought me last Christmas. (I'm sure GCN lost out on that deal, having to send me a pair of socks from the UK every month for six months.) It says they are made in Italy (so they must be authentic!). They clearly aren't even dumb wool, but they are colorful, which I find to be an advantage when trying to make myself visible on the road. On one ride I was wearing my hi viz yellow GCN socks. I happened to pass a school crossing guard on Sheridan Road in Evanston. She was all kitted out in hi viz yellow as well. She yelled "Nice socks!" as I rode by. At least someone noticed me and avoided running me over that day.

[PaMtbRider]

Darn tough wool socks. Made in Vermont, lifetime warranty, plenty of color options if that's your thing.

[vertical_doug]

https://www.assos.com/gb/rsr-socks-95723.html

trust me on the rsr socks

[Too Tall]

Doug, I'd buy those if maybe I stand in the rain and my clown feet were to shrink a few sizes ;)

Still tabulating results...

[Matthew Strongin]

I’ve never found anything more comfortable than Defeet Levitator Lite. Snug and not slippery inside the shoe. I have some of those Velocio, Toots, and they’re great. I like the Levitator Lite more.

[swt]

I’ve never found anything more comfortable than Defeet Levitator Lite. Snug and not slippery inside the shoe. I have some of those Velocio, Toots, and they’re great. I like the Levitator Lite more.

+1 for Levitator Lite. And Defeet is MUSA.

[earlfoss]

I have a bunch of socks by Pongo out of England. Really nice stuff!

https://www.pongolondon.cc/

[Too Tall]

+1 for Levitator Lite. And Defeet is MUSA.

Dewd. Thanks, I know the XL fit from past experience.
I'll order some rat now.

[gt6267a]

don't even know why i buy other shit since i always grab these first. meanwhile, i'll probably try the pongos recommended above.

https://www.smartwool.com/shop/phd-c...ariationId=001

[KonaSS]

don't even know why i buy other shit since i always grab these first. meanwhile, i'll probably try the pongos recommended above.

https://www.smartwool.com/shop/phd-c...ariationId=001

You put these on in T1?

[WMdeR]

Dear Toots,

They fit amd work for you? Your shoes with your feet in them don't repel friends and attract dogs?

Then you have just worn out your socks. Cry a tiny tear and buy as many as you care to afford.

I like and prefer defeet wooleater crews. Clearly your mileage has varied.

Cheers,

Will
William M deRosset
Fort Collins CO USA

[zetroc]

Inspired somewhat, I bought a bunch of different merino socks from REI and tried the first pair today - beautiful. They're Icebreakers.

[rec head]

REI had REI branded wool socks that were my favorite. They are thin, never fall down but not tight fitting. Sadly they don't have them anymore and mine are all wearing out. The replacements they have are OK but not as good.

[pomole]

Cycling Sox: I haven’t found anything better than defeet. Then again I haven’t really tried. Most of the novelty brands are made by them so I just go direct. I have 8+ year old woolie boolies.
Running: I recent started some running and find that smartwool phd make the experience much more enjoyable. Smartwools quality varies but these are worth it
Daily: Whatever’s clean, but I like darn tough if I can afford em.

[Sascha Roszak]

I used to be Defeet only but no longer! I like these GripGrab Lightweight SL socks, well made, good height and a great price.

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Edit. Picture is not of me.

[robin3mj]

This made me do a happy dance, especially on the heels (yuk yuk) of my wife giving me grief for wearing socks with holes all over.

[j44ke]

Made by Defeet. Five colors. Four sizes. No waiting.

https://richardsachs.com/product/rscx-team-hosiery/