Many people like to wear thick socks with towel soles, which are very comfortable to ride, but have you ever worn thick socks to ride a bike?
Experienced riders will definitely find that when riding a bike, the feet are particularly prone to sweating. If you wear ordinary thick socks or socks with poor perspiration, the heat and moisture in the soles of the feet are not easy to remove, and the soles of the feet will feel stuffy and sticky between the toes, which is unhygienic and uncomfortable.
In addition, thick-soled socks or running socks will have a soft shock-absorbing effect when stepped on, which is naturally not a good thing for riders who emphasize efficiency.
General cycling socks emphasize breathability, and you can obviously feel that they are thinner
Different from general sports socks
Cycling socks are generally lighter, thinner and more breathable, emphasizing moisture-absorbing and perspiration-wicking materials, especially at the instep to enhance breathability. In addition, there is no need to step on the ground, so cycling socks are relatively thin. With their own perspiration function and the air flow during cycling, they help the soles of the feet to expel sweat and moisture, so that you will feel drier and more comfortable during cycling, just like wearing a cycling shirt instead of a cotton T-shirt when cycling.
When wearing cycling shoes, there will be a pulling action when pedaling, so the socks must be longer than the shoes, and the Achilles' heel will be strengthened to reduce friction and prevent sports injuries. But in contrast, cycling socks are not suitable for daily walking and running, and they will feel too thin and not sweat-absorbent.
How to buy and wash
Good socks must be fit and fit the feet at the most basic level, because if the socks do not fit the feet when cycling, they are easy to rub, so you should follow the size comparison table of each brand to choose the size that suits you. Next, you should pay attention to whether the socks are easy to break? Although it is difficult to say how long the socks can be worn depending on the frequency of use, generally good socks can be worn for several years, and people will not feel "why they broke so quickly".
The choice of socks depends mainly on the shoes and personal habits. Basically, the socks must be higher than the shoe so that the shoe will not rub the feet. How high to wear depends on personal habits.
Generally, socks with perspiration-wicking and quick-drying functions cannot be softened with softeners. They can be used with special sports detergents, soaked in water, and rubbed. Drying is not recommended. In fact, cycling socks are thinner and easier to dry. They dry faster. Therefore, on long-distance cycling trips, choosing cycling socks can also avoid the trouble of having to change and wash but being afraid that they will not dry.