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Over Knee Socks...

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  • 29-10-2008 12:34pm
    #1
    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭


    With the colder weather coming, I think it's time to get some long socks to wear -I prefer them to leg warmers on my commute, so what do you folk suggest?

    CRC has these which seem a decent price, or these which are a little over priced... what other options are out there!?


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    oobydooby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 697 ✭✭✭oobydooby


    GAA socks usually get a good reaction...


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    Gavin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,676 ✭✭✭Gavin


    I got my woman to pick me up some girl overknee socks from dunnes or some such place. They lasted for around a year or so with my 3/4 length trousers. Did the job. Women and their clothes are handy.


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    kenmc
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    TinyExplosions wrote: »
    With the colder weather coming, I think it's time to get some long socks to wear -I prefer them to leg warmers on my commute, so what do you folk suggest?

    CRC has these which seem a decent price, or these which are a little over priced... what other options are out there!?

    Do you have the suspenders to go with the first pair, cos I'd imagine they'd slip down a bit with cycling. Wouldn't fancy wearing a skirt or heels with them on the bike either.


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    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    kenmc wrote: »
    Do you have the suspenders to go with the first pair, cos I'd imagine they'd slip down a bit with cycling. Wouldn't fancy wearing a skirt or heels with them on the bike either.

    I'm used to the skirt and heels :)


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    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    TinyExplosions wrote: »
    I'm used to the skirt and heels :)

    LaLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLaLa


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    dub_skav
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭dub_skav


    The thierry Henry style football socks would do the job I'd imagine


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    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    I wear them all the time ... they're really good at keeping your warm on the commute... I even wear tights But wait ... I am a Girl, I can!


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    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    Just buy the leg warmers Tiny. Those socks and those argyle arm warmers aren't going to go well together, believe me. Poor Raam would probably have a coronary on the spot if he saw them.


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    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    el tonto wrote: »
    Just buy the leg warmers Tiny. Those socks and those argyle arm warmers aren't going to go well together, believe me. Poor Raam would probably have a coronary on the spot if he saw them.

    If we are talking about "these socks", then I'll permit the purchase, as I have considered them myself.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055405619


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    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    el tonto wrote: »
    Just buy the leg warmers Tiny. Those socks and those argyle arm warmers aren't going to go well together, believe me. Poor Raam would probably have a coronary on the spot if he saw them.

    but but butbutbut... it all goes so well with my Tinkoff shorts and Astana cap that have just arrived :)

    I don't wear the armwarmers on the commute, standard shorts and my Campag or Decathalon jacket (in this weather)

    @Raam -they're the ones in the lead at the moment, though football socks are a possibility (the downside being I'd have to get Spurs ones being a Spurs fan, and we're not doing so well at the moment....)


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    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    TinyExplosions wrote: »
    the downside being I'd have to get Spurs ones being a Spurs fan, and we're not doing so well at the moment....)

    Yes, that would be the equivalent of you wearing these ...

    91dc_1_sbl.JPG


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    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    Yes, that would be the equivalent of you wearing these ...

    91dc_1_sbl.JPG

    They're perfect! act like a string vest to keep my legs toasty warm... got to get a pair :)


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    LDB
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    I wore my ordinary black tights under my 3/4 length leggings last night to stay warm, they’re the business.
    I'm hoping that it’s so naff its cool ... probably just naff though.
    I recommend 60 denier + for this weather :)

    they won't slip down like socks might.


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    unionman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    I've really let myself go since that picture was taken.
    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    91dc_1_sbl.JPG


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    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    unionman wrote: »
    I've really let myself go since that picture was taken.

    It's how I'll always remember you though Unionman... :)


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    blorg
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    I'd suggest getting 3/4 or full-length cycling tights, they really are more comfortable than the separate leg-warmers.


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    Karma
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    try these and winters will never be the same, on my second winter with the set i got last year.
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=1998

    I use adidas knee warmers with them, most of the time.
    Just GREAT! :D


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    unionman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    TinyExplosions wrote: »
    It's how I'll always remember you though Unionman... :)

    I know, I know, but now that my pole dancing / private dancer days are behind me (I just don't have the body for it anymore), I prefer to wear these with my boards bib shorts. Warm, effective, and much needed today!!!!


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    TinyExplosions
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    unionman wrote: »
    I know, I know, but now that my pole dancing / private dancer days are behind me (I just don't have the body for it anymore), I prefer to wear these with my boards bib shorts. Warm, effective, and much needed today!!!!

    You still have the body man, you're just not able to do all the moves I remember so fondly...

    I'd like to see ya dance in those with a nice short skirt :p


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    #21
    niceonetom
    Registered Users Posts: 4,833 ✭✭✭niceonetom


    CLOSE THIS THREAD!


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    #22
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    It's getting indecent ... I agree ...


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    unionman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    It's getting indecent ... I agree ...

    Quite right, I've said too much:o


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    Chips Lovell
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭Chips Lovell


    The level of homoeroticism has reached such a pitch that I fear kenmc will never log on again. Remember this is a guy who gets freaked by people shaving their legs and wearing pink jerseys.


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    #25
    unionman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,087 ✭✭✭unionman


    el tonto wrote: »
    The level of homoeroticism has reached such a pitch that I fear kenmc will never log on again. Remember this is a guy who gets freaked by people shaving their legs and wearing pink jerseys.

    homoeroticism? Not at all. Good natured 'manly' banter :D

    Here's a pic of me from my dancing days
    caveman.jpg

    Hardly homoerotic?


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    #26
    TinyExplosions
    Registered Users Posts: 6,860 ✭✭✭TinyExplosions


    After that image, I agree with the closing of this thread! Forever.


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