OldBull Posted January 30, 2017 Share Hi all. I read a lot in the media about socks, length of socks, height of socks and it seems as if the longer colourfull socks are flavour of the month. Now, I am a weekend MTB rider and did a few shorter races. Thus Im not a serious rider. To me riding in the veld with these long socks does not make sense. They get snagged on thorns, ticks love them, when they get wet they stay wet and heavy, and going through mud turns all bright socks to brown. I like my shorter sport socks. Am I wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted January 30, 2017 Share Hi OldBull, Past weekend I rode for the first time with cycling socks and I immediately felt a difference in my opinion. I usually ride with NB short socks and NB tekkies (which will be changing soon) and the cycling socks was way more comfortable than my NB socks. Also, my feet did not really sweat that much too. Overall I enjoyed the whole experience with the cycling socks that I bought a set of three to add to my collection. EDIT: I also love the fabric and tight fit of the cycling socks. Edited January 30, 2017 by Andrew_Smith scubes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted January 30, 2017 Share PM Carbon29er... No, you're not wrong... carbon29er 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted January 30, 2017 Share Secret socks that's what you need! Sent from my LG-D958 using Tapatalk Kalahari Vegmot and Andrew_Smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 30, 2017 Share Hi all. I read a lot in the media about socks, length of socks, height of socks and it seems as if the longer colourfull socks are flavour of the month. Now, I am a weekend MTB rider and did a few shorter races. Thus Im not a serious rider. To me riding in the veld with these long socks does not make sense. They get snagged on thorns, ticks love them, when they get wet they stay wet and heavy, and going through mud turns all bright socks to brown. I like my shorter sport socks. Am I wrongRide in what makes you happy. Some people prefer the short socks, other prefer the long ones. Just don't be one of those guys who slags off the people who make a different choice. Bloukrans, Iwan Kemp, HOEKVLAG and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfcjim Posted January 30, 2017 Share Ride in what makes you happy. Some people prefer the short socks, other prefer the long ones. Just don't be one of those guys who slags off the people who make a different choice. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbon29er Posted January 30, 2017 Share I bought a few pairs of Falke limited edition Cape Epic socks in 2005. Just over the ankle bone, thick on the outside, thinner in the foot area. Stunning socks but my collection starting to wear thin now. I think the only criteria for a MTB sock is that it has some padding around the ankle. And if they are going to have patterns then at least use them to show off some hard man rides you have done. As I've now been medically retired from riding a MTB I guess the socks I have left will last to show my grandchildren. Which is why I bought a Garmin even though I had a perfectly good Polar. Andrew_Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 30, 2017 Share I wear long black socks on the trails so the sun tanning mambas can't see me. ???? Albatross and Gandalf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBull Posted January 31, 2017 Share Carbon29er have mentioned his socks is just over the ankle. That make sense as it may have saved me some bruises after I went down on a trail around Harties this past weekend. I may have to try ankle height socks. Hmmmmm..... This gives me an excuse to get to a cycling shop today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riaan H Posted January 31, 2017 Share Try some Versus Premium Trail socks, they are brilliant and made in the Mother City. 428 others 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raemondo Posted January 31, 2017 Share Try some Versus Premium Trail socks, they are brilliant and made in the Mother City. I concur, Versus socks for the win! Just wish they would make an all black one.Reasonably priced too - are DeFeet having a laugh at those prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 31, 2017 Share I sometimes cycle in my work socks. Strepies, monocolour, shapes, patterns & all. If it's been a stinker of a day, sometimes I change into fresh sokkies. If I buy socks specifically for exercising in, they're generally these: http://www.sportsworld.co.za/img/p/591-2625-thickbox.jpgBloody comfortable, they are. Had the previous version over the ankle jobs, but I find that their particular style of knit tends to break down pretty easily, and becomes hard and uncomfortable after a bit of use. Bottom line - nobody cares. DILLIGAF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 31, 2017 Share I sometimes cycle in my work socks. Strepies, monocolour, shapes, patterns & all. If it's been a stinker of a day, sometimes I change into fresh sokkies. If I buy socks specifically for exercising in, they're generally these: http://www.sportsworld.co.za/img/p/591-2625-thickbox.jpgBloody comfortable, they are. Had the previous version over the ankle jobs, but I find that their particular style of knit tends to break down pretty easily, and becomes hard and uncomfortable after a bit of use. Bottom line - nobody cares. DILLIGAF? http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/04/puke-gif.gif T-Bob, nonky, Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted January 31, 2017 Share http://gifsec.com/wp-content/uploads/GIF/2014/04/puke-gif.gifHehehe???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 2, 2017 Share Did the oak valley 24hr mtb, and this lumo cartoon sock round the knees vibe was pretty prevalent. Just hope the wifey doesn't think this is an easy birthday present idea, it's ridiculous (no fence sitting here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baracuda Posted February 2, 2017 Share Love the way socks are getting more attention that anything else on Bikehub. Gone are the debates on 29ers, tires or Specialized etc, it appears to be all down to socks now days. Edited February 2, 2017 by Baracuda nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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