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Lorpen X.B.T.C. Xtreme Bike Trail Coolmax Socks
By Steve Cooper (SleepMonsters Australia) (21/04/2010)
Summary: Currently still under test, but so far - brilliant and plenty of room even for big feet.
Price: 29.95$ (AUD)
Value:10/10
Performance:10/10
  • Dual Protection for left and right foot, ie not specific left and right sock.
  • Two level polyamide sections for friction areas.
  • Extra flat seem in toe section, no ridges, joined together stitch by stitch.
  • Additional lycra sections help keep the sock in place on the foot.
  • Specially reduced weave over top of foot to facilitate transpiration and prevent ruffling on bending.
  • 10% Lycra, 15% Polyamide,75% Coolmax.
  • Blue/Black seems to be the colour
    After a disastrous run in some new socks i didnt know what to do, in light of the fact i was looking at wearing these for potentially 20hrs in The North Face 100 i had to get it right and thats when i came across these beauties, the sizing initially put me off, having size 13-14 feet the biggest these go to is L, so S, M and L are on offer, after trying them on it was evident there was a new gear purchase, i bought the last pair and have since sourced 2 more pairs and chucked out alot of old socks i wont be needing.

    So far i have run in the pouring rain with them and extreme heat and my feet have been none the worse for wear, OK so far i have only put a solid 3 hr stint into them,plus numerous shorter runs but thats good enough so far, more text to follow soon, will also be reviewing MULTISPORT LIGHT TRI LAY3R.

    For more details please visit: http://www.sherpa.com.au

     
      
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