WW4M: Twin Six Socks

 This is another "WW4M" post. That means "What Works For Me" and it may not work for you. So, take that with the following words into consideration..... Also, I bought the socks you see in today's post at full retail  Twin Six is not aware of this review and all opinions are my own. 

Socks.... You probably wear them on your bicycle rides, but you maybe do not give much thought to them. Well, good socks can really make a difference. Also: Do you want good looking socks? maybe "looks" don't count in your world? Either way, Twin Six has you covered on all bases. 

I've used a LOT of socks from many various sock companies. So, I feel I have a good handle on what works and what doesn't. Well, I definitely know what works for me, and there are two sock brands I will actually lay my money down for, and one of them is Twin Six. 

Twin Six has made socks for cycling since the beginning of their run in 2005. I think their first product was socks, if I am not mistaken. At any rate, even though things have changed a bit since then, the socks have always been durable, fashionable, and a joy to wear all through the years I've worn T-6 stuff. 

Generally speaking you have two choices at Twin Six: Wool or a synthetic blend for material, and plain or showy as far as styling. I like all their socks, really, so I have a wide selection of both styles and both types of materials. My latest batch in is a good example of this. I bought four pair. Two wool and two synthetic blend socks. I have the Masher from the Standard Race Series, the "Freedom Machine", and two pair of the Standard in wool. One black and one grey. Performance blend socks are $17.00 USD and the wool ones are $19.00 USD (at the time of this post)

Twin Six cycling socks are perfect for all-weather conditions. I like the Performance socks for warmer weather and the Wool ones for cooler weather and even in Winter. However; I've used the Performance socks in cold weather and the wool socks in warm weather too. I guess you'd have to decide what feels best for you, but Twin Six socks are good anytime. 

I like the sock height. Not too high and not so low gravel dings me in the shin or gets past the collar of the sock into my shoes. And talk about durable! I usually end up passing Twin Six socks on to Goodwill before I wear them out, and I wear cycling socks for everyday socks. 

My favorites are the wool socks though. I use those exclusively from Fall to Spring's end. They aren't very thick, which, in my opinion, is a good thing, but they keep your feet warm anyway. They also wear quite well, but are not as everlasting as the Performance ones are. 

My latest batch of Twin Six socks has already been worn once, and as always, they are perfect for either cycling or church, or anywhere in between. My favorites are the Freedom Machine ones with all the stars. but I like all of them, obviously, or I wouldn't have ordered them.  

Conclusions:

I'm happy to support the Twin Six crew up there in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and I appreciate the fact the socks are made in the USA. But more than this, I like T-6 socks because they have a certain style which speaks to me and they work. 

I know, socks are boring, but they also are essential. A good working sock is the difference between a good ride and an irritation you cannot forget about. Plus, this is a small business which is based here in the USA. They don't have any pretentious sponsored athletes nor do they really care if they get on the latest gravel fast folks legs. (Well.....maybe they don't!) But whatever- I've found this company to be authentic and they care about their product and customers. Plus, as I said, their stuff just works. 

And that's my story and I'm sticking to it!