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Pussy
4th February 2013, 18:41
Recently, a mate of mine suggested I try a pair of the above mentioned socks. To be honest, I was thinking "WTF.... $60.00 for a pair of socks???". He was giving them some pretty good press, and I've had an ongoing issue with hot uncomfy feet during Summer riding. Tried merino socks, but they don't last well, and still get pretty hot. So I bite the bullet, and get a pair of the Alpinestars socks.
They are bloody brilliant! Feet stay cooler, sweat is wicked away, and they don't stink after a day of wearing boots. Boots felt more comfy, too. I suggest trying them... you won't be disappointed!
Hitcher
4th February 2013, 20:05
Have you broken this news to your poor old Mum yet? All of those socks she's knitted for you over the years and this is the thanks she gets?
Pussy
4th February 2013, 20:32
Have you broken this news to your poor old Mum yet? All of those socks she's knitted for you over the years and this is the thanks she gets?

I'm not THAT stupid!
BMWST?
4th February 2013, 20:49
I'm not THAT stupid!


a wise man indeed!Never ever annoy ya mum!
iYRe
4th February 2013, 21:36
best socks ever.. defeet aireator - yes, they are for cycling.. but they are merino.. they breathe, they are UBER comfy, they fit nicely in boots.. and mine happen to have flames on them..

http://brianphillips.co.nz/zen/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11&zenid=cff6fd58040ab05dcbc1f8c83a38470a

(and they are like 10-20 bux a pair.. not 80)
yod
4th February 2013, 22:20
Norsewear.

That is all.
NZsarge
5th February 2013, 07:48
Norsewear.

That is all.

Really? I have to agree with Pussy, been wearing Astar's socks for a couple of years now and they're brilliant.
Stirts
5th February 2013, 10:01
stay cooler, sweat is wicked away, and they don't stink after a day

:scratch: Wonder if they will ever develop a cock sock too.
yod
5th February 2013, 16:56
Really? I have to agree with Pussy, been wearing Astar's socks for a couple of years now and they're brilliant.

Yep. I've got all sorts of Norsewear socks, merino, wool, possum, etc and they're all good, comfy, durable and they don't get stinky :yes:

I think I'm just a fan of natural fibre really, it's always better than synthetic stuff where my feet are concerned....that and it's always a good excuse to go for a hoon to Norsewood and back :scooter:
NZsarge
5th February 2013, 21:48
I think I'm just a fan of natural fibre really.

You'll get no arguement from me on that..
Berries
5th February 2013, 23:34
Wonder if they will ever develop a cock sock too.
You can get them from Farmers. The shop that is, not the cockie down the road. Although, having said that...................
Maha
6th February 2013, 06:52
Similar to these John? http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvpasocks.aspx
Owl
6th February 2013, 07:06
Why don't they just call them Alpinesocks:laugh:
sinfull
6th February 2013, 07:08
:scratch: Wonder if they will ever develop a cock sock too.
Waaaahlah cock in socks
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php/15804-CookMySock
NZsarge
7th February 2013, 15:10
Similar to these John? http://www.motomail.co.nz/estore/style/rvpasocks.aspx

I have these too and while not bad they a definitely inferior to the A Stars summer road sock.
Pussy
8th February 2013, 13:03
The Alpinestars socks are without doubt the best I've used. Got to admit that I was sceptical. Not now!