Smartwool socks
Smartwool socks seem to be universally endorsed among experienced winter cyclists. The New Zealand merino wool used in Smartwool socks is extremely comfy, the socks are reasonably priced and the company is based here in Colorado.I own several pairs of Smartwool socks and I also recommended Smartwool socks enthusiastically. In the summer, I hike and climb mountains wearing these socks. In the winter, I hike, snowshoe, and ride my bike in these Smartwool hiking socks.
The two bottom photos to the left shows two pairs of my Smartwool hiking socks after two years of this use.
Bridgedale socks
Eventually, I asked the local hiking shop for socks that won't fall apart on me. They recommended Bridgedale Socks.Because they're made of the same Merino wool as Smartwools, the fabric is just as comfortable. The Bridgedale's are a little bit pricier but the construction and quality are significantly better.
The top photo shows a Bridgedale Trekker sock after two years of use similar to what I've done with the Smartwool socks. There's absolutely no thinning and the sock fits just as perfectly as when I first bought them.
I currently own two pair of Bridgedale Trekker socks and I'll buy more in the near future. I now enthusiastically recommend Bridgedales to anyone who asks.
4 comments:
I have some Wigwam socks also, though not the Ultimax.
I don't know--from the picture I think that the problem might be that this person has two right feet. I doubt that Smartwool socks are designed for being worn by mutants.
Those are actually THREE right feet that you see in the image. The Bridgedales seem to work fine on my mutant feet.
Speaking of mutant feet, here's the archive of an old website of mine.
i wear both. smartwool liner sock, bridgedale outer. works like a charm.
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