Socks for cycling/running

[Steve in SLO]

Originally Posted by jlwdm

Longscycle.com

You guys really buy assorted length socks in assorted unknown styles?

What is this world coming to?

Jeff

There is a statement on the website that you can email in your preferences for those bundles of socks and they would try and follow them. I did just that, and we will see how it goes.
Maybe the world is coming to customer service?

[Steve in SLO]

BTW: just got this email from longscycle:
Steve,

Made the note on your order - Thank you!
Should have all the orders out by tomorrow.

Ashley

[classtimesailer]

SWIFTWICK
received 5 pairs 3 years ago as a gift and they have been in the weekly rotation. I put holes in the toes of all other brands.

[Raffy]

Swiftwick fan here too. I have several pairs but I think the most cycling appropriate is the Aspire series. I have a pair of another series (the name escapes me) that is slightly thicker and I feel the difference - the thinner Aspires don't bunch up and are therefore more comfortable, at least for me.

I'm in the minority on this but I had some Smartwool socks a few years ago and I hated them. Constantly bunching up and I didn't care for the texture. I don't really get the wool craze for cycling - I still think that synthetics possess superior attributes.

[SoCalSteve]

Been using Capo Forma socks for probably 10 years ( not the same pair) and they are great!

[Porschefan]

Originally Posted by SoCalSteve

Been using Capo Forma socks for probably 10 years ( not the same pair) and they are great!

Glad to hear it!

STP

[brockd15]

Originally Posted by SoCalSteve

Been using Capo Forma socks for probably 10 years ( not the same pair) and they are great!

Originally Posted by Porschefan

Glad to hear it!

STP

I have a pair of Thorlos I bought in mid-2003 for an Ironman race that are still near-perfect. No shrinking, no holes, etc....nice!

[daker13]

I do like wool socks year round, but I've come to the conclusion that Smartwool socks are really over-rated. The last bunch I bought lasted way shorter than they should've, especially considering the cost (Sierra Trading, but still pricey).

REI socks have held up well; I have a half dozen pairs coming in the mail.

[blessthismess]

I've had terrible experience with Smartwool, they lose elasticity and end up with holes in the toes or heel after a month or two, I will not buy them anymore. Somehow I always end up getting them as gifts. I love REI though.

[jmoore]

I have ordered a bunch of socks from Longscycle.com. Their customer service is very good.

A couple of times I put in an order for 3 pair and they sent me 6 with a note that said something like "your order of 3 pair was close the same price as the 6 pair grabbag, so we made up the difference." Good stuff.


And if you are ever in need of an ugly jersey, they got plenty of those as well

[Walter]

Sock Guy for me. My wife swears by Balega (and often at me).

[TimAZ]

Swiftwick hands down bar none. The 7" socks in the perforamnce, or Aspire line I forget it's been so long since I've had to purchase new ones. will not let you down.