Swiftwick socks

[stephenmarklay]

I have have a few pair now and wonder how they hold up. I would like to get some more but they are not super cheap so I wanted to know if they are going to give me good service life.

[sw3759]

have about 10 pair total and all of mine have been wearing like iron past few years.none are worn out.seems like for cycling they get a lot less stress than running and everyday use.
just bought 2 more new pair on ebay w/mellow johnny logos for good price...go Lance :rolleyes:

nothing not to like except the price imo

[cadence90]

There was a recent Swiftwick thread here (http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=186513), and the reviews were generally very positive, so I bought some.
I definitely like them so far.
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[stephenmarklay]

Thanks guys. Rei has some on clearance. Not giveaway prices but a few bucks off.

[buddybikes]

I love Feetures! - specifically the ultra light. Specific left and right. Have bad diabetic neuropathy, but these low cut work well, treat them like gold - separate washing, hand drying.

[beeatnik]

Swiftwick is legit.

[trener1]

I have a bunch and so far so good.
Like the other poster noted, I wash them along with my cycling kits on the delicate cycle/cold and hang dry them.

[carpediemracing]

I have have a few pair now and wonder how they hold up. I would like to get some more but they are not super cheap so I wanted to know if they are going to give me good service life.

I started buying them in 2010 (team/club socks). I literally cannot tell which ones I started using in 2010 and which ones I started using in 2014. They all seem new.

If you have cats (or maybe dogs?) they are the best cat hair picker-upper. I just walk around a bit and I have cat hair all over my socks. This after a fresh vacuuming etc. So that's the only drawback.

Due to having kid and taking care of my dad we have to do sometimes 5 or 6 loads of laundry a day. This means I use the quick/warm water cycle to save time. I dry them low heat. No issues. They are bullet proof.

[Matt-H]

If you have cats (or maybe dogs?) they are the best cat hair picker-upper. I just walk around a bit and I have cat hair all over my socks. This after a fresh vacuuming etc. So that's the only drawback.


Socks wear super well, but yeah, we've got a Sheltie and they do a good job of getting what we miss. Won't stop me from buying more.

[stephenmarklay]

I am the kinda guy that just buys a bunch of what I like and then use them for as long as I can. I think the last time I really bought cycling socks was a close on wool socks and I bought about 20 pair. I still have most of them.

I like the Swiftwick feel a lot.

I am going all in :)

[carpediemracing]

I should add that I wear the socks as regular socks. It's not just for riding. Also I walk around the house in socks a lot, so they're on a lot.

[oldpotatoe]

Saw the other thread, bought a pack of 3 pair and gotta say, they were too tight around ankle for me..so for those who are thinking about trying these..if ya got fat ankles...might try one pair first. :o

[mistermo]

Saw the other thread, bought a pack of 3 pair and gotta say, they were too tight around ankle for me..so for those who are thinking about trying these..if ya got fat ankles...might try one pair first. :o

They are tight for me too, but I still like 'em. However, my new, favorite go to sock are the wool Darn Tough socks. They're replaced Smartwool as my favorites.

[stephenmarklay]

Saw the other thread, bought a pack of 3 pair and gotta say, they were too tight around ankle for me..so for those who are thinking about trying these..if ya got fat ankles...might try one pair first. :o

Yeah the ankles are compression...

[weisan]

First time that I bought socks that I will be using solely for cycling. Found them on SierraTradingPost a month ago, used a discount code which brought it down to $5 a piece, ordered 6-7 pairs. Had been using them for the last month or so on almost every ride...they are fine.

[rab]

Been using a few pairs for a couple years now and no signs of any wear.
One pair is a bit tight and they haven't stretched out at all, still almost painful (on the fingers) to peel off.
Comfortable, super durable. Hold their shape/don't stretch out.

Never really thought much about it before but by far they pick up more dog hair than any other piece of clothing as mentioned by another poster previously.

[stephenmarklay]

First time that I bought socks that I will be using solely for cycling. Found them on SierraTradingPost a month ago, used a discount code which brought it down to $5 a piece, ordered 6-7 pairs. Had been using them for the last month or so on almost every ride...they are fine.


Nice. That is the same place I picked up a couple dozen wool socks some years ago and still have most of them.

[Muffin Man]

swiftwick sevens are the only socks I wear now.

[phoenix]

swiftwick sevens are the only socks I wear now.
Yup, the sevens are the best sock hands down!

[stephenmarklay]

Yup, the sevens are the best sock hands down!

I have a one and two fours. I guys I have to look at some sevens now.

[classtimesailer]

They do not wear out. Very weird.