Sealskinz Cycling socks
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Centralscrutinizer
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It's what I wear for mountain biking 
They're very effective, quite expensive but they last for ages, I've got one pair that must be at least 8 years old and they're still hanging in there.
They're very effective, quite expensive but they last for ages, I've got one pair that must be at least 8 years old and they're still hanging in there.
1finny
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It's what I wear for mountain biking
They're very effective, quite expensive but they last for ages, I've got one pair that must be at least 8 years old and they're still hanging in there.
Cheers fella
SocraTees
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There’s a cycling guy on YouTube who swears by these socks. Says he used to pay £18 a pop for specific merino cycling socks but now pays £18 for 2 pairs of these.
Thinking of taking a punt myself.
Thinking of taking a punt myself.
Fattyfoggon
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had few pairs used them for mountain running they do keep your feet dry but my feet got quite cold and my big toe nail made a whole in them pretty quick although might not be an issue if cycling. I normally now just use wool walking socks keep my feet warm even when they get soaking for both cycling and running
Ingleby_Flash
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Used to use them all the time for mountain biking, deffo recommend.
A side benefit, they, combined with my leggings, saved my ankle when a mut decided it wanted a taste of cyclist.
A side benefit, they, combined with my leggings, saved my ankle when a mut decided it wanted a taste of cyclist.
exeterboro
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I'm in very wet Vigo in northwest Spain today I m going to put my sealkskinz socks on , I don't wear waterproof shoes anymore.despite sealkskinz having a dodgy rep in some places, they have served me well, better than the Bridgedale storm socks I have , I have wide feet and find that some sealkskinz have a looseness which is perfect for me, while the more well made Bridgedale can be too tight on my feet, which if it's keeping the moisture in can cause skin to peel.
MolteniArcore
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I suffer from cold feet and have tried every overshoe and sock combo going with no luck. The only thing that worked was Northwave winter boots. I got some in the Wiggle sale last year for £112 and wow, they are the business. Toasty dry feet!!
1finny
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The fizik boots are recommended but crikey - what a price
MolteniArcore
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I have an Alpha ROS jersey too… best bit of kit I’ve ever bought. If you can snare one in the sales you’ll never be wet or cold when riding in winter!!
These bits do seem expensive but I’ve had one Alpha jersey for 8 years and it’s still going strong. For winter kit I tend to buy a couple of well made items that just do the job. So far they are lasting and keeping me warm. Big initial outlay but when you can use them for years it’s not too bad.
pierrequiroule
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I just stick my walking boots on. (Door left wide open).
Mr_Fridge
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I’m in my running shoes at the moment. Laces tucked over. Recommendations are welcome for good value cycling shoes (non clip in - not upgrading my pedals yet)
pierrequiroule
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I use flats as I've long since given up on road bikes as my cycling is very slow and leisurely. At the moment I have a pair of Chrome shoes which do the job and look casual off the bike, although they're not cheap. I don't suffer from cold feet, just the opposite - I sleep all winter with them out from the bedcovers.
Sammysmiths
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Sealskins socks (military equivalent) can be bought from the army surplus shop on Wallis Road, Skippers lane ind est. Not exactly cycling socks, more welly/boot socks but are the same item for a fraction of the price. They are used items but in perfect condition .
1finny
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Mr_Fridge
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Thank you for this. May have to treat myself - more than I (used to) spend on running shoes, and I thought they were too expensive.I use flats as I've long since given up on road bikes as my cycling is very slow and leisurely. At the moment I have a pair of Chrome shoes which do the job and look casual off the bike, although they're not cheap. I don't suffer from cold feet, just the opposite - I sleep all winter with them out from the bedcovers.