Over Knee Socks...

TinyExplosions

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!?

oobydooby

GAA socks usually get a good reaction...

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.

kenmc

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.

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

kenmc

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I'm used to the skirt and heels

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dub_skav

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

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!

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.

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

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....)

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 ...

TinyExplosions

Caroline_ie wrote: »

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

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

LDB

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.

unionman

I've really let myself go since that picture was taken.

Caroline_ie wrote: »

TinyExplosions

unionman wrote: »

I've really let myself go since that picture was taken.

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

blorg

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

Karma

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!

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!!!!

TinyExplosions

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

niceonetom

CLOSE THIS THREAD!

Caroline_ie

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

unionman

Caroline_ie wrote: »

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

Quite right, I've said too much:o

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.

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

Here's a pic of me from my dancing days


Hardly homoerotic?

TinyExplosions

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