Fresh Goods Sunday - GOBIK Deep Winter Merino Socks (Male S-M)

 

I was after another pair of winter socks as my Assos winter socks have not lasted very long. They seem to have gone thinner and very bobbly. They are not the warmest on my feet now compared to other brands winter socks I have worn over the years. 

Dave Robinson opened up another bike shop in Durham so we had a bob in on opening day and I found these socks from Gobik. I have never heard of the brand and not seen them in the UK. I thought I would give them a go and see how they perform. Looking ta the Gobik website they do two different versions of winter socks and these are called the deep winter version. They are very thick compared to my other older winter socks and taller. I still have plenty of toe wiggle room in both of my Northwave Artic boots mtb & road but its defo more snugger. I have only worn them a couple of times so far but thought I would post this before we get too far into our now freezing cold conditions. On both occasions my feet were never cold or my ankles. I have not washed them yet so cannot comment on that. They are on the pricey side but if they keep my toes / feet warm I am not bothered. They come in one colour and two sizes, small to medium <9 and large to extra large >9. I am around a 8 to 9 and the fit is perfect with the heel in the right place and they do not feel too tight around my toes or too loose. Hopefully they will last longer than my Assos ones! I cannot comment on the Winter Merino model as HYPT does not stock them, looking tat he spec they have a different make up of fabric and look to be a lot thinner - recommended temperature 0 to 12 degrees 

RRP £24.00 and I paid £21.60 from HYPT Performance Cycles Durham. 

Manufacturers blurb - 

Description:

Socks combining synthetic Resistex® bioceramic yarns that provide heat retention, moisture and odor control, along with natural merino wool fibers that offer superior insulation properties.

• Terry structure in the most exposed areas for added thermal insulation.
• Plantar area and toe cap in Resistex® bioceramic yarn.
• Breathable instep to facilitate the evacuation of residual moisture.
• High 18 cm upper with greater thermal coverage.

Very low temperatures. Developed to keep feet warm and dry in the coldest days of the winter season.

• Composition: 50% merino wool, 25% polypropylene, 15% polyamide, 5% polyester, 5% elastane.
• They combine synthetic yarns such as bioceramic Resistex® which provides heat retention, moisture and odor control, together with natural fibers such as merino wool yarn which offers superior insulation properties.
• The terry construction helps retain heat in the most exposed areas and provides softness to the touch.
• The instep has a terry structure with small openings that favor the evacuation of body sweat.
• The plantar arch acts as support and keeps the sock correctly positioned.
• The 18cm height provides greater thermal coverage in the lower leg area.

• Do not dry clean.
• Wash with cold water, using neutral detergent and no fabric softener.
• Wash inside out, otherwise peeling may appear on certain fabrics.
• Use the laundry bag whenever possible and the minimum load of laundry in the washing machine.
• Use the delicate program or spin at the lowest possible speed.
• Dry the garment inside out and in the shade.
• Do not leave the garment to soak or twist it to wring it out.
• Do not iron.

• Weight: 72 g (M)

• UPF: 50

• Use temperature: -4- 10 ºC

• Height: 18 cm