So I am out of socks somehow. They have all disappeared randomly as socks seem destined to do, but upon looking for more I have become extremely frustrated with either how expensive they are and how "limited’ their prescribed usage is.
I am trying to find some socks that I can cycle AND run in. I don’t want all these god damn socks that cost 20 dollars a pair and are only truly intended for only running or only cycling. Are there not any socks that are designed for both that actually look good that I can also maybe get more than one pair of, like in say, oh I don’t know, a fucking THREE-pack and that are a reasonable price??
Defeet’s website has an offer where you get factory seconds for $5/pair. You don’t have option to pick design, although you can if you pay full price. Socks are, in my opinion, fine for both cycling and running ðŸƒ
Well, I use DeFeet Aireator socks. Though I don’t pay what seems to be a high list price for them. I buy them from the local race director at $5 a pair. They might even sell you some and ship them if you want to reach out to them. Or come do a race and get yourself some. www.dinoseries.com
In our town or tiny city is company that’s making socks for craft, salomon, skins etc. And they have factory shop where they sell “faulty” socks.
So two weeks ago i bought 10 packs (2 pairs per pack; 4€/pack) of awesome craft socks. very thin,… great for hot summer days.
And few pairs of compression socks which are 5€/pair (craft) and ~3€/pair (skins). Every now and then i do stockpile shopping.
Defeet’s website has an offer where you get factory seconds for $5/pair. You don’t have option to pick design, although you can if you pay full price.** Socks are, in my opinion, fine for both cycling and running** ðŸƒ
Could not agree more.
AlyraD: so if they are selling you socks for running and socks for cycling, they just want to sell you more stuff.
But i do have socks only for cycling, only because of one reason, which is color. I have fluo yellow sidi wire shoes, so i have fluo yellow socks. For running i just use regular socks, which you can see on my previous post.
I use the same socks for running, cycling and pretty much anything else. They are cheap puma socks, ankle high and they last for a decade. I think i might have paid €10 for 3 pairs. I also have B brand (Decathlon 3€ for 3 pairs for the really thin ones and they have high quality ones that are €6 a pair.) and brandless socks (Lidl), which are as good. I do much of my running and cycling sockless if temperatures alow it so my feet are not realy sensitive. All my socks are black so i don’t have to match colors (not that i would anyway). My advise would be: don’t spend too much on socks, try cheap socks and if you don’t like them get different ones.
Love those Saucony socks for running. Hate them for riding (too thick)
To me, the socks serve a different purpose and having separate ones make sense. Castelli/Defeet/Swiftwick all make great cycling socks that are lightweight, thin, and offer a bit of compression. For running, I want something with cushier bottom to help absorb impact but still well ventilated on top (Saucony/Balega)
I bought a six-pack of what claimed to be Saucony socks, work fine in bike and run, so far they don’t wear out any faster than expensive socks and are quite comfortable.
I’m a fan of SLS3 stuff as “cheap, but goodâ€.
I don’t have these specific socks (link below) myself, but I do own a TON of their full calf compression socks, and also the low-calf ones.
Very happy w all.
I have been using Saucony socks for running. I picked up 18 pairs on Amazon for $35.
Aside from that, I have been using swiftwick socks as well.
They maybe $20 a pair but they seem to last 3 to 4 times as long as all my other socks.
If you don’t mind paying a little more for a few pairs that will last a long time, check out Darn Tough. They literally have a lifetime guarantee, no questions asked. Come in various height and thickness for running and/or cycling. I have a couple and are my preferred for cycling.
x2 on Darn Tough. I have 2 pairs of Asics socks I bought years ago to get free shipping from Road Runner (?). Best running socks I have. Perfect height, slightly compressive, cushy bottom.
Well, Federmut are $15/pair. You can run or cycle in them. The Wassner twins are the US retailer of them and you can find the shop here: http://www.athletefood.com/shopfedermut I have a couple pairs…if they were a US brand they’d probably $30…
However, most of my running socks are ankle store brand BS I’ve had for 8ish years? yeah that’s probably awful.
Love those Saucony socks for running. Hate them for riding (too thick)
To me, the socks serve a different purpose and having separate ones make sense. Castelli/Defeet/Swiftwick all make great cycling socks that are lightweight, thin, and offer a bit of compression.** For running, I want something with cushier bottom to help absorb impact **but still well ventilated on top (Saucony/Balega)
Cushier bottom - does a thicker sock pile under a 140+ lb frame (I’m assuming same arguement could be made for anyone weighing >20 lbs) acutally make any difference what so ever? I could see it maybe filling a gap where your foot touches the shoe less, maybe creating a sensation of better connectivity with the shoe. But I’ve always considered the thick sock bottoms to be baloney wrt actual extra cushioning.
Every now and then i do stockpile shopping. 