The warmer weather is here, and what better way to freshen up your cycling wardrobe and keep your feet
cool than some new socks.
You can wear any socks you want for cycling, but cycling-specific summer socks are made from lightweight and
breathable fabrics that keep your feet cool and dry in hot weather, and will be far more comfortable than regular
sports socks.
Most summer cycling socks are made from polyester because it¡¯s breathable, can be woven into thin fabrics
and wicks sweat away from the skin. Polyester fabrics also dry quickly, which helps stop your feet getting sweaty.
Socks are also made from Merino wool, which has the advantage of not holding odours like man-made fabrics.
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Many cycling socks will have mesh panels strategically placed to further help keep your feet cool. For durability,
some will have a harder-wearing material in the sole, heel and toe area.
Cycling socks will also have a cuff which prevents them from sliding down your ankle. The height of that cuff
is a subject of great debate among style-conscious riders and that debate is in turn a source of mystification
among the rest of us.
Some say socks should be no higher than 5in, but there has been a trend in recent years for much higher socks.
As far as we’re concerned, you can wear whatever you like, but there¡¯s even a UCI rule about sock length.
We kid you not. Some might say if you¡¯re worried about sock length you should spend more time riding your bike.
Lastly, there is colour. For traditionalists it¡¯s white socks all the way, but there are many more colourful options
and designs available if you want to make a statement. And for all the Wiggo fans there are black socks.
Some say white socks for racing, black socks for training. Wear whatever makes you happy.
