What's the deal with cycling socks. Never owned then. What's makes then special? What's the pros and cons of them? What should I look for in non cycling socks?
Don't know if it's all marketing...although there is some truth. I've long used standard cotton low rise socks, the ones I wear with my walking/running shoes, on the bike.Marketing.
^^It's also fashion. You can chose a style that coordinates and makes sort of a personal statement.
I was going to say the exact same thing before reading your post. IMO get any non-cotton (athletic wicking) socks that are comfortable with with your cycling shoes. Regardless of what they are called they will work just fine.There is FAR more variability among "running socks" and among "cycling socks" than between the two groups.
The Balega hidden comfort socks are too thick for cycling in my opinion, but they are my absolute favorite for running. The only socks I will wear during a marathon unless it is VERY hot. Then they don't wick moisture quite fast enough, but their absolute comfort is unparalleled to me.I really like Balega running socks.