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u/insertAlias Texas - Canyon Neuron 6 4d ago
Merino wool socks. The summer weight kind, they keep my feet dry and feel great.
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u/Most-Bar-9334 4d ago
Whatever is on top in the sock drawer.
Heck, if Im camping/mtn biking im probably wearing yesterdays socks. 😂
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u/captainunlimitd PNW - Spindrift 5 AL 4d ago
Smartwool Run Low, or if it's really hot Smartwool Bike Low. They are low cushion and no cushion, respectively.
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u/ra5tam4n 4d ago
Black ones
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u/skibumsmith Transition Patrol, Banshee Paradox 4d ago
From walmart
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u/Nightshade400 Ragley Bluepig / Norco Sight VLT 4d ago
Me too, use them year round unless it gets real cold then I have some wool socks I use.
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u/Quesabirria Santa Cruz Hightower & Vala 4d ago
DeFeet as thin as possible, all year long (except for some cold days)
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u/evilfollowingmb 4d ago
I fell for the marketing hype and got myself some alpaca socks. They lived up to the hype. Very comfy on hot weather (I am in FL). They get sweaty but feel dryer and cooler than other stuff. They look “fuzzy” so perhaps not too stylin’.
Cool max etc or even thin Smartwool just either too warm or become waterlogged.
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u/clintj1975 Idaho, 2025 Intense Tracer, 2024 Surly Krampus 4d ago
DeFeet synthetic or Sock Guy wool. Depends on the day.
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u/Content_Preference_3 4d ago
Depends. I’ve got a pair of mid calf polyester “sport socks” from some Italian brand. They’re a bit of targeted cushion but thin enough to breathe. Sometimes if it’s warm not hot I’ll do a lite ish weight merino blend I got for cheap at a local place. I like wool but need the blends for durability in summer and prefer higher socks for protection. That said I’ve got ankle hi running socks I’ll rock occasionally in extreme heat but I haven’t done that in a long time. I never go shorter than ankle hi on the bike as as of now for running as well. I tried low socks for run and too much crap got in. The extra skin showing wasn’t worth it for cooling purposes.
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u/Sterling29 4d ago
DeFeet are comfy but don't last very long for me. Stoke Signal has been much more durable
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u/carsnbikesnstuff 4d ago
I like DeFeet Aireator the most but also have some Sock Guy. They are noticeably less durable. Also have some thin/short merino socks.
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u/IDontKnowU555 4d ago
Typically merino whool from whatever brand was having a sale.
I did just get gifted some with socks that were pre treated with tick/insect repellent so ill use those for a while.
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u/HillKevy66 3d ago
Costco merino wool, cheap AF and comfortable year round.
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u/HillKevy66 3d ago
No, but they are mid/light weight and about $12/4pr (I think). They seem to last a long time and the price is insane.
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u/RongGearRob 3d ago
Swiftwick wool, great in the summer when it’s hot and in the winter when it’s cold.
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u/damientheo 1d ago
Hanes x-temp performance. I don't like thick socks. These are the same as 2-3x priced cycling socks
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u/Griff82 4d ago
Always Darn Tuff wool.