Similar Products Used: loads of socks, decathlon riding specific ones
Bike Setup: patriot 66, domains etc. doesn't really apply to socks
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Tahoe
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2007
Strengths: Best socks I've ever worn! Very comfortable, my feet stay cool and dry. Cool designs. Best customer service ever!
Weaknesses: none i can see
Bottom Line:
I have owned Sock Guys for at least 8 years. I've tried the other brands and none come close in comfort and preformance. The best cycling and running socks ever, road or mtb. Truly excellent customer service, and the custom socks rule! If you are involved in an event or your job get some custom socks made!. Try em, you will love em! I have never given any other product a top rating :)
Strengths: In fairness, I must report that I complained to SockGuy Michael Foley himself via the company website. He really cares about customer satisfaction, communicated with me several times and provided several socks that he hoped we would like better. In fact, most of them are far more comfortable than the ones I returned to him, and you can't beat that kind of customer service!
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Pretty amazing customer service --a real satisfaction guarantee.
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Meril
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2007
Strengths: Stunning patterns, colors and graphics.
Weaknesses: These are the least comfortable socks my spouse and I have ever worn. They are knobby and bumpy inside, with extremely uncomfortable toe seams. If one needs to walk at all in them, plan on wearing them inside out* or suffer a rub or blister. *Unfortunately, if worn inside out, the cute designs don't show --then the sock has absolutely no reason for existence.
Similar Products Used: Pearl Izumi, DeFeet, Lin, Cannondale
Bike Setup: We have a couple of bike Fridays, a Colnago, a Serotta, two Specialized etc.(most are road bikes).
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Gaz Edmunds
a Cross Country Rider
from Washington, DC
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2006
Strengths: They are bastions of comfy socky goodness.
Weaknesses: I, like Adelaide, do not believe in Sockguy weaknesses.
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Even when I'm not riding, I pretty much wear my Sock Guys all the time. I have about 20 pairs of them, bought from various stores, given to me as gifts, schwag tables, trail advocacy kickbacks... you name it. Unlike the occasional pairs of Lins (that make my feet itchy) and Defeets (that make my feet all sweaty) these are indeed little gems. I have never paid the MSRP of $12.95 for them, and if I did I would be unhappy. But they are available cheaply from many fine online velocopede merchants. Someday I will make my own custom ones. Hooray for Sockguy!
Similar Products Used: Lin. BLECH. Defeet. BLECH. Pearl Izumi... ehh, not so bad.
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Adelaide
from Greensboro, NC, USA
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2005
Strengths: Sockguy socks are an absolute treasure.They are like your friends.I love Sockguy socks. They have made my life exceptionally wonderful. And they are pretty. Sockguy socks will make you a very happy person. They always put a grin on my face.
Weaknesses: I do not believe in Sockguy weaknesses.
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Sockguy socks are your friends so be nice to them. Treat them with love and respect, because they're good friends. And don't take them for granted, they are nice socks. But most of all never utter a word against your precious sockguys.So remember Sockguy socks are your buddies, not your arch foes. And I would recommend it all with feet, because they are very lovely socks.
Strengths: These socks Rock! They fit well, they've lasted me forever and there are some great styles. I've been riding for years and have a ton of socks, but the ones I reach for first are my SockGuy ones. Whether I am on or off the bike these socks are great.
Weaknesses: None that I can see
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The bottom line . . . if you want a great pair of socks these are the ones to buy!
Similar Products Used: Defeet, Pearl Izumi and Linn
Bike Setup: Haro hardtail with full XT and a nice Rock Shox
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john marks
a Weekend Warrior
from birmingham
Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Strengths: Awesome socks.
Weaknesses: None at all
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My dealer had been raving about these socks for a couple of months so I decided to try em out. I'm well impressed too, I had no idea socks could make such a difference to riding comfort. They wick sweat away and I never get that damp feel I get from Defeet. I've since bought about about 8 pairs and will never ride with anything else
Bike Setup: Cove Hummer with USE Sub fork and full Race Face finishing kit
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley, CA
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2004
Strengths: comfortable, breathe well
Weaknesses: big hole in one toe
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I don't know how I did it, but I already got a big hole in the toe of one of the socks. Maybe these socks were never intended to be walked in? Even if that's the case, I use my DeFeet socks the same way and haven't had a problem.
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Mark Fitzgerald
a Racer
from San Diego, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2004
Strengths: Easier to buy, there are only 2 sizes. Those 2 sizes fit much better than other's 4 sizes because of the nature of the material (75% acrylic in place of 50% for others). This material makes it feel like your feet are being massaged when you put them on. Plus the designs on the socks are by far the coolest I've ever seen.
Weaknesses: NONE
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These socks are the best! The Sockguys are super easy to work with, the socks are comfortable and durable, and you won't find designs like theirs anywhere else. I don't wear anything else anymore.
Strengths: Although I don't ride as much as I would like, I still find the sockguy socks comfortable. I wear them everyday, and find that my feet are less fatigued than normal. I stumbled upon the socks when a friend showed me a pair of the daytona socks she had. The novelty of their designs and the comfort allow me to give a little personal expression in my otherwise dull corporate world. I won't go so far as to say sockguys are for everyone, but certainly anyone with feet!
Weaknesses: I have to wait for them to come in the mail. (I don't have the time to go shopping for them)
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Trapas Pratt
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2002
Strengths: I love my sock guy socks. They are very comfortable. I love the fact that they are thin so it lets your feet breathe a little better. The best part about sock guy socks is that they form to your feet and always stay up, which is a major problem I have with other socks. I also love the really neat styles of socks they have.
Weaknesses: The only weakness I beleive they have is white socks seem to get dirty really fast and it is hard to get them looking clean again.
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These socks are great, I recommend them to everyone.
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Kim
a Weekend Warrior
from Rome, Italy
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2002
Strengths: I got my first SockGuys as a gift, and have been adding to my collection ever since. As an American living abroad, I can vouch for the international appeal of SockGuys' cool styles--my friends here love them! Looking for a quality sock? These socks are so comfortable and hold their shape so well, even my grandmother raves about them!
Weaknesses: Haven't found any . . .
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Don't believe me? Get a pair, you'll convert, too!