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Quality thin socks
- Thread starter matthew
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I have various ones. Mostly 100% cotton.
I don't like the one that are somewhat elastic.
Recently got 3 pairs of SAXX socks from Mark's. I like them but they are not cheap.
Father's Day is around the corner and Christmas is not too far away either .
I don't like the one that are somewhat elastic.
Recently got 3 pairs of SAXX socks from Mark's. I like them but they are not cheap.
Father's Day is around the corner and Christmas is not too far away either .
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Bought these back in 2021, still have a few pairs that are going strong.
sburns
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I just use your typical white socks. Mine are taller more like soccer socks so my boots don't chafe my skin.
You can try these guys for more options
greatsox.com
You can try these guys for more options
Socks made in Canada | J.B. Field's | Great Canadian Sox | Great Sox
Canada's oldest and largest sock manufacturer located in Toronto. We specialize in merino wool socks, hiking socks, thermal and boot socks. And offer compression socks, diabetic socks as well as women's and men's dress socks. We are your one stop shop for socks!
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Curious to see recommendations here. The only "good" socks I've ever had were some hiking socks from MEC that worked very nicely for riding. Everything else was simply "good enough"
For a motorcycle, I am normally not picky. For bicycle, hiking, etc, I use better socks (ie non-cotton) from lorpen/merrell etc that make a big difference. If I am going on a long single day ride or suspect I will get wet, I use the better socks. Your feet do feel much better at the end of the day with the better socks. I'm too cheap to have them as the majority of my stock. Good socks are normally $15-30 a pair.
Compression, moisture regulation, less likely to get blisters with better design (more complicated shapes made in sock and in some cases different materials and thicknesses throughout your foot). They still wear out just as fast. If I'm wearing good socks, they come off as soon as my footwear does. It doesn't take much walking around in good socks without footwear to ruin them.
At the end of a long day of walking, my feet are noticeably more tired/sore if I was wearing crap cotton socks. For an average day, I wouldn't notice the difference though.
Priller
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I have a couple pairs of RST Tractech socks that I bought on a whim as part of a larger order from FC-Moto a couple years ago, and I really love them. Just long enough to extend above the tops of track boots, padding where you need it and thin where you don't, no bunching, no blisters, and nice and cool, even on hot track days.
Price is typical for RST, very reasonable for solid quality, especially when compared to the hilariously expensive Dainese equivalent:
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...yaSUdHdfdsnnGvIE5MbACq9yPvMXUGF0sPI2OCHC8VmJE
They also do a touring and ADV version, though I can't speak to them...
Price is typical for RST, very reasonable for solid quality, especially when compared to the hilariously expensive Dainese equivalent:
https://www.fc-moto.de/epages/fcm.s...yaSUdHdfdsnnGvIE5MbACq9yPvMXUGF0sPI2OCHC8VmJE
They also do a touring and ADV version, though I can't speak to them...
Relax
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It doesn't matter much for street riding, but I find wool socks don't get damp as quickly (they just breathe and dry out faster, really) and are more comfortable when they are damp.
High wool content also doesn't stink like synthetics. It sounds gross if you've only ever used cotton or synthetic socks, but you can wear a single pair of wool socks for a week without any smell at all. I've been meaning to get some merino compression shirts, because my synthetic UnderArmour ones reek enough to kill small animals after an hour or two.
I have a few pairs of thin dress socks that are my go to pairs for long distance or spirited riding:
Happy to share some pics if anyone is really interested.
I did come across 2 pairs of motorcycle specific ones called Sokz which are made out of Italy and very comfortable.
Bought them from an inmate off advrider about 10 years ago: "SOKz"........socks for Motorcyclists!!!
- One with motorcycles on them
- Another with a checkered flag
- Another with little pics of Black Labs
Happy to share some pics if anyone is really interested.
I did come across 2 pairs of motorcycle specific ones called Sokz which are made out of Italy and very comfortable.
Bought them from an inmate off advrider about 10 years ago: "SOKz"........socks for Motorcyclists!!!
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and these guys honour life time warranty ..and they are tough - had mine for decades with one replacement for free
darntough.com
Lately I've been wearing super thin socklets as I prefer thin socks for walking not for riding.
I like grip socks as well ....I can keep my boots off and still walk to the bike or the restaurant
Search on motocross socks as well. I sometimes added socks to get an order past free shipping minimum.
Darn Tough Vermont - Merino Wool Socks Guaranteed for Life
Guaranteed for life and made in the USA, Darn Tough socks are the best merino wool socks for hiking, running, work, and everyday wear.
darntough.com
Lately I've been wearing super thin socklets as I prefer thin socks for walking not for riding.
I like grip socks as well ....I can keep my boots off and still walk to the bike or the restaurant
Search on motocross socks as well. I sometimes added socks to get an order past free shipping minimum.
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You walk into restaurants with your boots off and nothing but grippy socks on?
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