Winter Socks....any favorites?

[Waldo]

I swear by Defeet Blaze. They're thick as all get-out, but work a treat.

[everbeek]

Originally Posted by fourspin

I don't see Blaze on their site, they must have discontinued. Which do you think is warmer, Thermeator or Woolies?

I have both. The Woolie-Boolies are warmer (thick, soft wool). In fact, perhaps too thick for your summertime cycling shoes. I use either Wooleators or Thermeators (a bit warmer than the Wooleators) in everything between 32-55 F with some show covers.
-Mike

[Johnnysmooth]

Originally Posted by PaMtbRider

Another vote for DarnTough. I use to like Smartwool but their quality seems to have slipped in the past few years.

Ditto re my experiences with both.
But, I still have a few pair of nice thick Smartwool socks just above ankle cut that I love

[SlowPokePete]

I like the Paul Components wool knee socks...they're great with knickers, but under long tights they give some added insulation below the knee when cold or a bit wet outside........

SPP

[verticaldoug]

https://www.x-bionic.com/en-gb/shop/...r-2-socks-long

X-Socks Ski race socks. Even though this is a cycling thread, it's winter. We really should all be skiing. or boarding.....

[teleguy57]

Originally Posted by SlowPokePete

I like the Paul Components wool knee socks...they're great with knickers, but under long tights they give some added insulation below the knee when cold or a bit wet outside........

SPP

Nice! Thanks for pointing them out; wasn't aware of them before.

One of my favorites is the Planet-X Thicky Merino. Have a bunch in Lion of Flanders and wear them a lot on and off the bike. Wish they had a 6" vs 5" cuff, though...

[oldpotatoe]

If y'all wanna spend an extra $10-$20 per sock for a stitched in name..10-4


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Merino-Wo...BoCW7IQAvD_BwE

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by fourspin

The Raphas look super long, do they really come all the way up to your knees?

there are several length options.

personally I like the ones the OP mentioned: Chrome merino. my go-to every winter ride.

[ghcs]

Originally Posted by rst72

Medium weight - Swiftwick Pursuit Seven

Heavy - Defeet Thermeator and Blaze or Woolie Boolies

Love the Woolie Boolies.

[Gummee]

I've got a 'princess and the pea' butt. Changing thicknesses of socks throws me off.

So it's summer socks all year for me

Mostly Smartwool

M

[Tall]

Originally Posted by Johnnysmooth

Ditto re my experiences with both.
But, I still have a few pair of nice thick Smartwool socks just above ankle cut that I love

Smartwool socks also don't come in a large enough size for my not-even-that-big feet. Defeet and Darn Tough do.

[Tall]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

If y'all wanna spend an extra $10-$20 per sock for a stitched in name..10-4


https://www.walmart.com/ip/Merino-Wo...BoCW7IQAvD_BwE

I have found off-brand merino socks to be hit or miss. Bought a bunch of from Costco maybe 5 years ago, and those are amazing and I still wear them. Then I bought some from Aldi and some online place, and the quality was very meh. Should've bought more of the Costco ones!