Winter socks - which are best

[DCLane]

OK - so winter's en route. And I think it might be a cold one ... so

Which socks are best for winter? I've got:

Endura BaaBaa's - good, but wore out quickly last year
Aldi's - long-lasting but not as warm
Sealskinz waterproof - for wet days

Any other ideas? What are Altura Night Vision socks like?

 

[benb]

I like DeFeet Wollie Boolies

 

[numbnuts]

Sealskinz for me, that's all I use once it gets cold

 

[stumpy66]

Sealskinz for me two, keep my feet warm and dry

 

[Dayvo]

Or maybe some winter overshoes. http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/gear/128840/1/overshoes-grouptest.html

 

[amaferanga]

I like DeFeet Wollie Boolies

+1

Great socks, but they don't perform miracles. You'll need shoes big enough to take a fat sock and good overshoes.

 

[ACS]

My LBS recommend Endura Thermolite Socks to me about 3 years ago. Excellent in colder weather which we get quite a lot of being north of the border.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

+1 DeFeet Wollie Boolies

 

[cyberknight]

I use thermal socks bought from the local discount shoe place , works a treat with decent overshoes which i think are the key .
Dayvo`s link is good and i agree with the rating for the BBB ones as i had a pair a couple of year ago and they were the business .

 

[green1]

I use my woollen cricket bowling socks.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I suffered really badly with cold feet last year and, even with overshoes, Woolie Boolies didn't keep my feet warm. However, someone recommended ''Heat Holders'' and, though it was too late in the winter to try them out in really cold conditions by the time I got a pair, they seemed really warm. They're really bulky though so if your shoes are tight they might not fit.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I like DeFeet Wollie Boolies

what he said

 

[bobones]

De Feet Woollie Bollie's are OK, but not that special. My favourite combination for wet and cold is Sealskinz with Gore Race Power Thermo overshoes. Helps to have roomy shoes without vents in the soles.

 

[fossyant]

Oh glad this subject came up. I don't suffer cold feet unless it's frosty/icy/-15 . I have a really good pair of overshes that are waterproof, but would rather not use them on dry days. Are sealskins best for 'windproof-ness'. I get away with Aldi winter socks and a basic windproof overshoe in the cold. Would rather ditch overshoes when not wet !

 

[fossyant]

Or maybe some winter overshoes. http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/gear/128840/1/overshoes-grouptest.html

I've got the waterproof version of the BBB's - been great, if a little tatty now after over 3 years use commuting !!