Can we just talk about how awesome Swiftwick socks are?

[bloody sunday]

I've tried almost every brand - and Swiftwick are by far the best quality, best fitting, longest lasting socks I've ever owned. I bought a pair to try out last year and now I have a collection.

Anyone else a fan?

[christian]

I bought two pairs and both got a hole (under the big toe in one and on the heel in the other) in a couple of weeks.

I'm back to Darn Tough, Smartwool, and Woolpower. I was unimpressed.

[Keith A]

Originally Posted by christian

I bought two pairs and both got a hole (under the big toe in one and on the heel in the other) in a couple of weeks.

I'm back to Darn Tough, Smartwool, and Woolpower. I was unimpressed.

A lot of my riding pals have started wearing Swiftwick socks, so I decided to give them a try. They seemed fine, but then I found a hole near the heel just recently. I've only worn these a handful of times

[Blue Jays]

Absolutely love, love, love their top-of-the-line Aspire model with 2" cuff to cover ankle bone.
I use their taller woolen socks for under tights when the thermometer plunges.

Excellent firm compression that can be "tuned" by which particular model you select.
I have been standardized on Swiftwick for many years and durability is superb.

In terms of care, virtually all of my cycling gear is gently washed (in garment bags) in either cold or warm water, depending how dirty. Cycling socks and clothes are dried on a clothesline away from any direct heat. Gear lasts a long time.

[Likes2ridefar]

At least now I know why I own a pair of swift wick socks from a few years ago.... I kept trying to put them in my SOs sock pile as I didn’t recognize them. I wore them once or twice and prefer darn tough for their fantastic stripes and colors and most recently got some woolie boolies with reindeer I’m quite fond of.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Darn Tough 4 lyfe!

[mistermo]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

Darn Tough 4 lyfe!

!!!

[sw3759]

have to agree.big fan too.great socks.as good or better than anything I've used in the past.some of my defeets would run a close second

[arcadian]

Agreed. Awesome socks. I have some that are 4 years old that still see regular use. I wear Swiftwick socks everyday.

Smartwool used to be good, but not anymore.

Defeet makes good stuff, but Woolie Boolies are too thick for regular use.

[JStonebarger]

I've long been a fan of Smartwool, but Darn Tough are pretty much bullet proof.

[OtayBW]

i'm a Woolie Boolie man, myself!

[Satellite]

Originally Posted by bloody sunday

I've tried almost every brand - and Swiftwick are by far the best quality, best fitting, longest lasting socks I've ever owned. I bought a pair to try out last year and now I have a collection.

Anyone else a fan?

Yep same results. I was very loyal to Smartwool they just haven't held up at all. My wife bought me some of the IBIS labeled Swiftwick merino wool shocks for a birthday present they have held up twice as long as Smartwool and I love them. I am wearing a pair right now.

I will never buy Smartwool socks so long as I can get Swiftwick.

[bloody sunday]

Originally Posted by Satellite

Yep same results. I was very loyal to Smartwool they just haven't held up at all. My wife bought me some of the IBIS labeled Swiftwick merino wool shocks for a birthday present they have held up twice as long as Smartwool and I love them. I am wearing a pair right now.

I will never buy Smartwool socks so long as I can get Swiftwick.

same here. Have the aspire 4's in every color they make + 3 pairs of black

[p nut]

I've got 3 pairs and after 3 years of semi regular use, one has a hole. So not bad at all. Although darn tough (2 pairs) are still going strong.

[Seramount]

I just found a pair of Swiftwicks in the 'bargain' bin at the Performance shop down the street.

like em.