# SILCA's New Aero Racing Sock **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** clothing\ **Created:** [August 16, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035 "2021-08-16T16:00:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![jnye131](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbe5ce/32.png) [@jnye131](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jnye131)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 6:53am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/83 "2021-08-25T06:53:06Z")
> [@splash](#): > > I’m also a bit suspicious about “all socks were pulled up to the same height”. So some socks had wrinkles? That’d deffo affect their aerodynamics. I guess you have to standardise for %age of leg covered by material - and I guess a good place is at the UCI rule. Having some of the fancy lycra socks you do have a lot of stretch in them so I don’t think it would have made a big impact. This was done at the Silverstone wind tunnel and I’m pretty sure they would have designed a good experiment. ---
**Author:** ![Brennus](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/brennus/32/1318_2.png) [@Brennus](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Brennus)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/84 "2021-08-25T18:51:00Z")
I don’t know if the Silca sock is faster, but it is very comfortable. Just did a lunch time sprint workout…still go the socks on as I’m toolin’ around the office. ---
**Author:** ![FrankTuna](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/franktuna/32/135629_2.png) [@FrankTuna](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/FrankTuna)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/85 "2021-08-25T18:53:23Z")
Are you faster when walking to the coffee maker? 🧐 ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/86 "2021-08-25T18:56:54Z")
![IMG_2703](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/5/e/5ed549a330896090f03aa641d875aef886dd75df.jpeg) Emptied sock drawer and here is what I have for testing from left to right: - May is Bike Month blue/grey sock - May is Bike Month blue/green sock - Classic Rock ‘Turn that Shit Up!’ sock that niece gave me for Xmas - Beer sock that my sister-in-law gave me for Xmas - Pearl Izumi pink sock to go with my Cycling Donut Warriors jersey - random grey biz casual sock with ribbing - random blue biz casual sock with ribbing - black Gold Toe biz casual sock with ribbing Now I just need a repeatable field test… ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/87 "2021-08-25T19:19:39Z")
> [@Brennus](#): > > I don’t know if the Silca sock is faster, but it is very comfortable. Agreed on all points!! ---
**Author:** ![jnye131](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbe5ce/32.png) [@jnye131](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jnye131)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/88 "2021-08-25T21:24:05Z")
> [@bbarrera](#): > > Now I just need a repeatable field test… I wait in eager anticipation. ---
**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/89 "2021-08-25T21:54:10Z")
Same, and then I’ll set odds and accept wagers on the Classic Rock ‘Turn That Shit Up!’ socks taking the win 🤘 ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 10:49am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/91 "2021-08-28T10:49:04Z")
> [@GilbertsGrapes](#): > > I don’t really see any reason for why they would be aero How dare you! The sock has been that dude’s life work. ---
**Author:** ![DarthShivious](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/darthshivious/32/3182_2.png) [@DarthShivious](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DarthShivious)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 12:14pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/92 "2021-08-28T12:14:13Z")
> [@GilbertsGrapes](#): > > I don’t really see any reason for why they would be aero You can’t see aero. (laughing emoji) ---
**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 28, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/94 "2021-08-28T14:21:21Z")
> [@DarthShivious](#): > > You can’t see aero. > > (laughing emoji) I get it…Just using your post to post the counter. You can’t see drag either. You can feel it but, not 5W+/-. It wouldn’t surprise me if these socks increase drag for many riders. The marketing on this stuff annoys me for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![DarthShivious](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/darthshivious/32/3182_2.png) [@DarthShivious](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DarthShivious)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/95 "2021-08-28T15:25:49Z")
Josh has nice products but he could sell ice to eskimos. No offense to any Eskimo’s who may be reading. ---
**Author:** ![Torgo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/torgo/32/7721_2.png) [@Torgo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Torgo)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/96 "2021-08-28T22:53:32Z")
> [@GilbertsGrapes](#): > > Now that I’m looking at it though, there is a slight bulge from the pink chevrons around the side of the calf. Very tough to see from the photo but perhaps that is the secret sauce Did you watch the video? That is what he claims at around 4:45. ---
**Author:** ![DarthShivious](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/darthshivious/32/3182_2.png) [@DarthShivious](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/DarthShivious)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/98 "2021-08-29T15:16:46Z")
Screw chevrons man!!! Dots are where it’s at yo!!! ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/original/3X/4/a/4a775fc21d6ab5565f1d2ae047f1899bfabcfd88.jpeg) (Sorry y’all, couldn’t resist continuing the aero sock thread) ---
**Author:** ![4ibanez](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/4ibanez/32/41353_2.png) [@4ibanez](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/4ibanez)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/99 "2021-09-08T19:30:39Z")
Sorry to revive this with a semi-relevant question, but does anyone have a recommendation for an adhesive spray? Coming up short in my searches. At a pinch I assume a few strips of double sided tape would work? ---
**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 7:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/100 "2021-09-08T19:31:36Z")
A few mentions in this related thread: - [Castelli Fast Feet Aero Socks - Falling down due to sweat a problem!](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/castelli-fast-feet-aero-socks-falling-down-due-to-sweat-a-problem/62650) ---
**Author:** ![AlphaDogCycling](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alphadogcycling/32/13863_2.png) [@AlphaDogCycling](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AlphaDogCycling)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/101 "2021-09-08T19:36:43Z")
For those who bought these, how are they holding up - pun intended - as socks? Forget the cost, would you buy these as socks? Any comparisons to other socks (not aero, just cycling socks). ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 8:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/103 "2021-09-08T20:46:11Z")
> [@AlphaDogCycling](#): > > For those who bought these, how are they holding up Worn them a few times on the bike…aero claims aside, they are great socks. Soft feel, very comfortable, right height (not too high, not too low). Would I pay $30 for multiple pairs? Nope…no chance. But as a one-off, they have been very good. ---
**Author:** ![AlphaDogCycling](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/alphadogcycling/32/13863_2.png) [@AlphaDogCycling](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AlphaDogCycling)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/104 "2021-09-08T21:54:31Z")
@GilbertsGrapes and @Power13 - thanks. I’ve been thinking of getting one pair for “races” (sportives, etc.) (more of a placebo probably than anything), but no reason for me if they don’t meet the “good sock” barrier ---
**Author:** ![Power13](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/power13/32/92171_2.png) [@Power13](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Power13)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/105 "2021-09-08T21:59:04Z")
I use the rationale “I’ve dropped $30 on dumber stuff”…🤣🤣 ---
**Author:** ![AJS914](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/919ad9/32.png) [@AJS914](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/AJS914)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035/106 "2021-09-08T22:40:15Z")
I’d get a set if they had maybe some plain black or white. [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035.md?page=4) [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/silcas-new-aero-racing-sock/62035.md?page=6)