# Let's Talk Socks **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** clothing\ **Created:** [August 29, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269 "2019-08-29T16:44:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anthonylane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/anthonylane/32/7098_2.png) [@anthonylane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/anthonylane)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/1 "2019-08-29T16:44:30Z")
Who produces your favorite, tasteful cycling socks? For me it’s either Team Dream Team or Tenspeed Hero. I find that their sizing, height (nothing shorter than 6") and tasteful design makes them the best around. Any other brands you like? Curious if there are non-cycling brands that have good socks as well. ---
**Author:** ![Spots](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/spots/32/44281_2.png) [@Spots](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Spots)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/2 "2019-08-29T16:46:54Z")
> **[Ridge Supply - World's Finest Socks RIDGE SUPPLY](https://ridgesupply.com/)** > > Ridge Supply provides the World's Finest Socks and Apparel for Cycling, Running, Hiking, Business & Casual. All socks are designed and custom made right here in North Carolina. ---
**Author:** ![llmonty](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/llmonty/32/13604_2.png) [@llmonty](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/llmonty)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/3 "2019-08-29T16:47:34Z")
+1 ---
**Author:** ![hubcyclist](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/hubcyclist/32/14363_2.png) [@hubcyclist](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hubcyclist)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/4 "2019-08-29T16:51:28Z")
defeet is a good brand. mad alchemy has some sharp looking socks too ---
**Author:** ![TG333](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tg333/32/19333_2.png) [@TG333](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TG333)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/5 "2019-08-29T16:56:46Z")
+1 for Defeet. I also like Ryzon, theirs are comfortably thin for hot days. ---
**Author:** ![STP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stp/32/15688_2.png) [@STP](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/STP)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/7 "2019-08-29T17:10:23Z")
I really like Swiftwick ---
**Author:** ![Wittyname](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/wittyname/32/22633_2.png) [@Wittyname](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Wittyname)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 5:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/8 "2019-08-29T17:11:52Z")
Defeet makes a great sock, and there are a number of designers that they make for…the aforementioned Ridge Supply and Mad Alchemy, and also Handlebar Mustache are among my favorites. ---
**Author:** ![STP](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stp/32/15688_2.png) [@STP](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/STP)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 5:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/9 "2019-08-29T17:43:59Z")
For cool to cold temps, I have just discovered merino wool socks. Late to the game I know since this stuff has literally been around for millennia but its a game changer! (Mine are Pearl Izumi but I doubt the brand matters much). ---
**Author:** ![1k2go](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/1k2go/32/115349_2.png) [@1k2go](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/1k2go)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/10 "2019-08-29T18:17:19Z")
+1 Swiftwick ---
**Author:** ![brianv17](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brianv17/32/4750_2.png) [@brianv17](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/brianv17)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/11 "2019-08-29T18:31:12Z")
I just found out that DeFeet makes aero socks now and I have just ordered a pair! [DeFeet EVO Disruptor wind tunnel tested, most aero cycling sock ever - Bikerumor](https://bikerumor.com/2019/07/09/defeet-evo-disruptor-wind-tunnel-tested-most-aero-cycling-sock-ever/) ---
**Author:** ![gvmcd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gvmcd/32/4942_2.png) [@gvmcd](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gvmcd)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/12 "2019-08-29T19:34:18Z")
My go to plain black socks now are from Atout, based in Poland. Just right for me in terms of fit, stretch, height and longevity. They do some cool patterns as well. Also like DeFeet, but find them very slightly thicker maybe. ---
**Author:** ![KorbenDallas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/korbendallas/32/86114_2.png) [@KorbenDallas](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KorbenDallas)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 8:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/13 "2019-08-29T20:04:50Z")
I own and use Prosok which are somewhat unique in that they include bamboo in the blend. Love them. Here’s a website to check them out…[http://www.prosok.com/](http://www.prosok.com/) I also really enjoy the Giro Hrc Team sock and various Ale summer socks. ---
**Author:** ![gb78](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/gb78/32/7757_2.png) [@gb78](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/gb78)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 8:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/14 "2019-08-29T20:08:09Z")
I’m definitely the outlier in this thread, but I’ve never a fan of calf-length cycling socks. I don’t like the odd, mid-leg tan line and the feeling against my calves on hot days. My choice? I go with ankle-high socks, typically the Adidas 6-pack that I get for cheap from Costco. ---
**Author:** ![bolithoa](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bolithoa/32/19905_2.png) [@bolithoa](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bolithoa)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/15 "2019-08-29T20:23:28Z")
😲 ---
**Author:** ![CZS](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/czs/32/67821_2.png) [@CZS](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/CZS)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/17 "2019-08-29T20:33:17Z")
Swiftwick all the way! ---
**Author:** ![IanDarlington](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/iandarlington/32/15724_2.png) [@IanDarlington](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/IanDarlington)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/18 "2019-08-30T00:31:27Z")
I’ve used Pongolondon.cc to replace some of my socks. A good colour range so was able to match most of my kits. ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/19 "2019-08-30T00:33:53Z")
Swiftwick, buy once cry once! ---
**Author:** ![bobmac](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bobmac/32/14386_2.png) [@bobmac](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bobmac)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2019, 1:44am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/20 "2019-08-30T01:44:48Z")
+1 DeFeet. . . . but crazy that cycling socks are heading into the ~$20 price range. I/friends/teammates like DeFeet’s annual 40% off (and even their 25% off) sales. ---
**Author:** ![fenderperry](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/fenderperry/32/16361_2.png) [@fenderperry](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fenderperry)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2019, 1:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/21 "2019-08-30T01:48:53Z")
Swiftwick. ---
**Author:** ![anthonylane](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/anthonylane/32/7098_2.png) [@anthonylane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/anthonylane)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2019, 2:11am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269/22 "2019-08-30T02:11:14Z")
I agree, $20 is too expensive for a pair of socks. [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/lets-talk-socks/20269.md?page=2)