Triathlon gear: Jeep socks for warm toes on winter bike rides

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Triathlon gear: Jeep socks for warm toes on winter bike rides

Until recently, I had no idea Jeep made footwear. But I now know that as well as over-sized off-road vehicles, Jeep also sell all sorts of branded clothing, including socks. And surprisingly good socks too, especially for keeping your toes warmer on long, winter bike rides.

The socks are described as ‘Terrain Socks’ and are intended to be both comfortable and tough: they score highly on both counts. They’ve quickly become my favourite socks for daily wear and, while not specifically designed or marketed as cycling socks, they’re great for outings on frosty mornings.

For years, I’ve suffered from cold toes on long bike rides. I’ve tried waterproof socks, double socks and over-shoes. Nothing seems to work once the temperature drops below freezing, as it has done frequently this winter. But the Jeep socks made a real difference. They both delayed the onset of cold and reduced its impact. They’ve certainly been a factor in keeping me happy while riding outside this winter.

Comfort for cold toes

For running the socks are perhaps too thick as my feet felt a little constricted. Fortunately, running doesn’t have the same bone-chilling effect on my feet as cycling, and so summer socks are normally fine. However, I was very happy to pull on a pair for running in the snow.

Also, I am capable of wrecking a pair of socks in a single running session but the Jeeps have shown no signs of wear despite numerous outings, so durability seems assured.

Hopefully the weather in the UK will turn warmer over the next few weeks and thick socks can be packed away until autumn but, at £7 for three pairs, it might be worth stocking up in preparation for next winter.