Pearl Izumi Original Bike Socks -- Not Just For Biking
Written: Sep 05 '08 (Updated Sep 05 '08)
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Pros: Great socks.
Cons: None.
The Bottom Line: Need some excellent biking socks then give these a try.
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| gothicdreams's Full Review: Pearl Izumi Original Bike Socks |
Intro & Experience
I have had the Pearl Izumi Original Bike Socks for quite a while now and they have held up great for all around comfort by preventing friction injuries to the skin. There is not a much of any cushion to the sock but the comfort from it will last up to six hours generally.
I like them because the Coolmax keeps my feet relatively dry and cool as well while biking or backpacking. I generally wear insoles with these socks since the cushioning is very light and does not absorb much shock. I also enjoy wearing these while walking around the neighborhood for exercise since they keep my dry and cool which is very nice because it keeps my feet and shoes from stinking from sweat.
Fabric Content
Pearl Izumi Original Bike Socks are composed of fifty percent nylon, forty-eight percent Coolmax, and two percent Lycra.
Place Of Manufacture
Made in the USA.
Durability
These socks will last you for many years (given you are wearing shoes or sandals with them) to come as long as you keep yours shoes properly tied and toenails reasonable length; meaning that you feet are not loose in the boots rubbing against the heel portion and your toenails are at normal length so they do not essentially cut through the sock itself. Plus it is important that you unlace your boots so you do not prematurely wear out the heel. Another thing that is important is proper washing and drying to extend life of the socks.
Care Instructions
I recommend turning the socks inside out before washing and that you wash on normal cycle. Wash in warm water. DO NOT USE REGULAR BLEACH. Hydrolysis is simply rotting away of the man-made fabric in this case which happens from staying wet or being wet and drying in the sunlight.
Other Care Directions
A fine point that is not well known is that you should not just forcefully pull on your socks because it causes permanent stretching which eventually will tear a hole in the socks or make them to where they are too loose to wear. Gently roll or bunch the socks pass on over toes to the heel then gently bring them up towards your calf. The point of this to simply prevent stretching and allow for them to be in service for years to come. I have done this practice with (my diabetic socks that I use for controlling swelling [an issue that is now rather infrequent]) and steel toe shoe socks since 1997 (ten years and believe it or not some of the socks I still have from that time frame) and really does extend the life of the socks in general but especially in the heel region.
At some point during the time which you have these socks if you notice a loose end clip it as close as you can carefully to the sock with scissors to prevent premature unraveling or bunching or pulling or breaking. (Do not just pull a loose strand by hand.)
Washing Directions
Use gentle/mild soap and chlorine free bleach so that you do not cause the fibers to fall apart.
Drying Directions
I usually place them on cycle of tumble dry low them since high heat is not needed since they are made of various light weight fabrics even though it may take a little longer. High heat in the long run can cause the various fabrics in the socks to bind up some making the socks uncomfortable or loose up around the top of the sock. Or even cause premature holes in the socks.
Sizes Available
Small: sock size 5-8
Medium: sock size 9-11
Large: sock size 12+
Warranty
Pearl Izumi products are fully warranted to the original owner against defects for the product's lifetime, not including failures from accidents, misuse, improper care or normal wear. Visit pearlizumi.com for further information.
How To Contact
1.800.328.8488
Web Address
www.pearlizumi.com
©Copyright 8.29.2008 : May reference with Link credited above and below citation. Thank you.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 6.99
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