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Sun Apr 27, 2025 7:55 pm (Last edited: Sun Apr 27, 2025 11:28 pm)
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While looking for some replacements for the MotoD riding socks (summer weight/thin) I've been using for a number of years, I thought I'd try something different. Perusing Amazon, I came across these Wrangler socks. I was doubtful they'd be ideal for riding, but one of the first reviews was from a person who taught adventure riding, and who'd bought these and used them in the Mojave desert and found them great. For $20 for 3 pairs I figured I give them a try. They turned out to be comfortable and wicking...and worth the @20. |
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Zitat von Beerman im Beitrag #3 I am on the way to Spain on 21 May, ferry from Plymouth I'll be in Cordoba at the end of May when it could be 30C or more. I'll be wearing wicking layers under my riding gear. I use the Isocool T shirts from Mountian warehouse (rinse out and dry overnight) and merino wool leggings. Wool sounds counter-intuitive for hot weather but they work! Just need to decide on the outer layers - do I use the Rukka mesh jacket and BMW Rallye mesh trousers, and take waterproof 2 piece over suit just in case. Or do I stick with the Rukka all season gear? I will also be in N.Spain and French Pyrenees so might see quite a temperature range. Spam goes here |
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I am on the ferry from Portsmouth to Bilbao on the 22nd of May. Picos mountains, NW Spain and down to Tarifa via Portugal. The temperature range could be the challenge. |
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Zitat von Beerman im Beitrag #5 Aldi/Lidl often have them - just get the summer ones, not the heavy weight ones they do for the ski season. Merino is fine for leggings, but I prefer the quick rinse sports tops made from polyester
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When I have to keep my feet warm for various activities wool socks are the main feature. don't use any cotton socks under or over the wool ones. The brand I like are expedition socks called Icebreakers. Their New Zealand merino wool manufactured in the US. These socks come in various weights and design, and are noticeably comfortable in the same way awesome hiking boots are. Personally I wear compression socks under them as always. And then I tend to go back to cotton in the summer ..... I'm sure wool would help with the other garments too ....They can be spendy though, I bought a number of pairs when a local store decided to close them out, at really cheap prices .... normally their about 35 US for a pair, twenty years ago. But anything similar I'm sure would be fine though ...
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #1 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wrangler-Men-...Pack/2930969675 $9 for 6 pairs.
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #1 Not the same sock. These are "crew" socks...the others are "boot" socks, which I need, because I wear riding boots as opposed to shoes. |
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I have no sage advice, but I bought 3 pair of Fox River tactical boot socks. Very happy with them.
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #9Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #1 I guess I need to stop wearing them with my 8" work shoes. Here's the over-calf version, https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Western...dsRedirect=true
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Tue Apr 29, 2025 5:50 pm (Last edited: Tue Apr 29, 2025 5:52 pm)
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #13Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #9Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #1 To paraphrase Obama, "If you like your socks, you can keep your socks..." I'd keep wearing them if they work for you. I like the look of the ones you linked in this post, though. Knee length. Might try them next. Also like they're white as opposed to a dyed color. |
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Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #14Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #13Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #9Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #8Zitat von BEARR im Beitrag #1 I prefer short socks as I always wear a wicking base layer that cover my lower leg. My boots don't have enough space for another layer above the ankle once zipped up. Plus, full length socks are usually too tight for me
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