Socks, knee length & patterned!

alcyst · 12-09-2012 10:13PM #1

Winter is coming, and a commuter wants to stay warm. Anyone know where I could lay my hands on something like these?

Tweed Run knee-length cycle socks
http://tweedrun.com/?page_id=306&category=1&product_id=8

The things that appeal are; wool/merino, knee-length (at least upto where 3/4 bibs would come to and preferably longer. The pattern looks insane now, but come deepest November a dash of colour would offset the gloom and monotony of hi-vis yellow nicely.

BTW, I think there should be a rule that hi-vis faded beyond a certain point should get banned from the road. That so-worn-its-more-a-white/lemon-yellow look is not good.

j@utis · 12-09-2012 10:24PM

I can knit socks like that in a day :P Consider learning something new?

Lumen · 12-09-2012 10:39PM

Are you proposing to wear knee-length argyle socks and 3/4 bibs and hi vis at the same time?

Surveyor11 · 12-09-2012 10:44PM

Where does one start? http://www.facebook.com/the.official.rules?ref=ts

alcyst · 12-09-2012 10:52PM

j@utis, do you charge piece rate or by the inch

Lumen, normal wear is some sort of shorts, but in colder weather they need something to stop the draughts getting to Biffins Bridge. Hi-vis? if the traffic looks particularly vicious. Overall, it's important is to keep things matching.
Hope you don't wear one of those Altura faded wonders.

thebouldwhacker · 12-09-2012 10:58PM

Forget about the euro rules this is a matter for the mods, sweet jebus delete the thread and issue bans....

kerry4sam · 12-09-2012 11:01PM

alcyst wrote: »

Winter is coming, and a commuter wants to stay warm. Anyone know where I could lay my hands on something like these?

Tweed Run knee-length cycle socks
http://tweedrun.com/?page_id=306&category=1&product_id=8

The things that appeal are; wool/merino, knee-length (at least upto where 3/4 bibs would come to and preferably longer. The pattern looks insane now, but come deepest November a dash of colour would offset the gloom and monotony of hi-vis yellow nicely.

BTW, I think there should be a rule that hi-vis faded beyond a certain point should get banned from the road. That so-worn-its-more-a-white/lemon-yellow look is not good.

I bought a pair similar to them from Tommy Hilfiger to wear with a funky short-skirt for a themed night-out. Try Tommy Hilfiger stores

alcyst · 12-09-2012 11:03PM

Surveyor11 wrote: »

Where does one start? http://www.facebook.com/the.official.rules?ref=ts

And as for surveyor11, that facebook page made me look at La Pomme - Marseille gear. How can that be better?

People, commuter racing is something that causes me pain because each overtake is associated with yet another clothing aberration. Yesterday, heading home in low teen temp and rain and passed a guy in khaki above the knee shorts and a cotton t-shirt! I still shudder at the thought of that guy last year in GAA shorts in frosty weather.

alcyst · 12-09-2012 11:12PM

kerry4sam wrote: »

I bought a pair similar to them from Tommy Hilfiger to wear with a funky short-skirt for a themed night-out. Try Tommy Hilfiger stores

i
kerry4sam, the PAULA CHECKED look good, but from what I can see the Hilfiger socks are in cotton.

alcyst · 12-09-2012 11:47PM

Surveyor11 wrote: »

Where does one start? http://www.facebook.com/the.official.rules?ref=ts

If the Euro cyclist official rules are for roadies, this can be the rules for the rest;
http://www.rivbike.com/kb_results.asp?cat=22

BofaDeezNuhtz · 13-09-2012 03:12AM

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

Forget about the euro rules this is a matter for the mods, sweet jebus delete the thread and issue bans....

Yup poor dudes caught 'Teh Gheyniz' bad yo

smacl · 13-09-2012 08:34AM

alcyst wrote: »

Tweed Run knee-length cycle socks
http://tweedrun.com/?page_id=306&category=1&product_id=8

£35 for a pair of socks that look like they've been lifted off the set of Harry Potter! Leg warmers, overshoes, and away with you.

Wishbone Ash · 13-09-2012 08:43AM

smacl wrote: »

£35 for a pair of socks that ...

.....will still smell!

I get the ski socks in TK Maxx for wearing under tights.

dub_skav · 13-09-2012 09:35AM

I'm a big fan of the unEuro commuting sock, keeps things interesting and makes you stand out as a weirdo

How about these:
http://www.sockguy.com/ProductInfo/CR12ARGX.aspx

I have these myself and love them for the winter commute:
http://www.sockguy.com/ProductInfo/CR12COURX.aspx

Keep an eye on CRC, they stock sockguy and sometimes do a good price, think wiggle have them too (or maybe it's evans)

Edit: CRC have loads of colourful 12" sock guy socks at the moment. I reckon the rainbow ones would have the roadies apoplectic

MB Lacey · 13-09-2012 12:32PM

Here you go, on crc

beautiful socks which will add a splash of colour to everyone's commute, I applaud you.

especially if you buy these

!!!

Paul Kiernan · 13-09-2012 02:16PM

Nice selection at Planet X.

kerry4sam wrote: »

.... to wear with a funky short-skirt for a themed night-out ....

@kerry4sam - dare I ask, are you male or female? Obviously if you're not sure or haven't decided yet .....

smacl · 13-09-2012 02:53PM

Paul Kiernan wrote: »

dare I ask, are you male or female? Obviously if you're not sure or haven't decided yet .....

Hmmm, I know that look from somewhere.....

alcyst · 05-02-2013 09:41AM

wooly warm socks, mmmmmm

alcyst · 05-02-2013 09:56AM

MB Lacey wrote: »

Here you go, on crc

beautiful socks which will add a splash of colour to everyone's commute, I applaud you.

especially if you buy these

!!!

Sockguy have the idea!

ThisRegard · 05-02-2013 12:08PM

Those socks can only be worn with the following skin suit
LS%20SkinsuitPEEWEE%28Front%29_web.jpg

Looks rather fetching on

http://www.podiumcycling.com/cycling-jerseys/pee-wee-herman-skinsuit

alcyst · 05-02-2013 05:12PM

Didn't PeeWee Herman come to a bad end

Socks, knee length & patterned!

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