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SEALSKINZ MTB Ankle Cycling Socks with Hydrostop Review

SEALSKINZ MTB Ankle Cycling Socks with Hydrostop

  • Outer is made out of a 91% nylon/9% elastane blend. Inner portion is a 35% merino wool/33% acrylic/28% polyester/2% Elastodiene/1% Elastane/1% TPU blend. StretchDry waterproof, breathable, and windproof material uses a hydrophilic membrane to let moisture escape without soaking through the sock.
  • Hydrostop silicone-free elastic taping creates a barrier between the sock cuff and skin, reducing the amount of water that runs down your leg and into your sock. The material has been tested to EN ISO 10993-5: 2009 standards and is OEKOTEX compliant. Merino wool naturally controls moisture. Thin weight with greater breathability and minimal insulation.
  • As SealSkinzƒ_Ts lightest waterproof sock, itƒ_Ts ideal for warm and wet conditions. Note: Because of the bond Hydrostop creates with the skin, itƒ_Ts recommended that you wear these socks outdoors only and not for an extended period of time. Prolonged use may result in excessive rubbing against the skin, which may create minor irritation in a small number of cases. Sizing:.
  • Small: 3.5 ƒ_” 6. Medium: 7 ƒ_” 9. Large: 10 ƒ_” 12.
  • XL: 13 ƒ_” 15. Imported. .

Just because your legs sweat when youƒ_Tre going for a ride, that doesnƒ_Tt mean your socks should get soaked through. Creating such a barrier, these ankle-height performance MTB socks use two crucial technologies. Hydrostop, as one measure, adds silicone-free elastic taping to create a close bond between the sockƒ_Ts cuff and the skin, stopping moisture before it rolls all the way down. Then, StretchDry, a waterproof, breathable, and windproof material, adds a hydrophilic membrane, which allows vapor to escape without water passing through.

Castelli Men’s Free Aero Race Short – 2015 Review

Castelli Men's Free Aero Race Short - 2015

  • Lycra
  • Vortex dimpled fabric on legs for aero performance
  • Forza fabric on inner legs with 38% Lycra content for perfect fit
  • GiroAir mesh-like leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger area
  • Doppio V construction in front for increased support and comfort
  • Flat-lock stitching Reflective detailing on back. New improved Progetto X2 Air seat pad

Every single detail in the new Free Aero Race has been improved. Every component and detail has been redesigned, obsessed over and tested until we were satisfied. The key updates are in the seat pad, the waistband construction, all-new fabrics and pattern work that went through so many iterations we’ve lost count.

  • Vortex dimpled fabric on the legs for aero performance
  • Forza fabric on inner legs with 30% Lycra content for perfect fit
  • GIRO AIR mesh-like leg gripper elastic for better grip distributed over larger area
  • Doppio V construction in front for increased support and comfort 
  • Flat-lock stitching
  • Reflective detailing on back
  • New improved Progetto X2 Air seat pad for even greater comfort and improved airflow – uses a ventilated skin-care layer to keep you cool. It’s two layer design and multi density padding ensure excellent comfort no matter how long your epic ride is. Viscous Comfort Inserts have beed added under the highly sensitve ishial and perineum pressure areas.

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