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What sets winter socks apart from the summer model

Winter socks differ mainly in thickness and material. They have more padding and are often made of merino wool.

Space in the shoe matters more than thickness. A thick sock in a snug cycling shoe presses, and the constricted foot gets cold even though the sock is warm. If you wear thicker socks in winter, go up one shoe size.

In wet conditions, merino helps more than synthetic fiber. Wool still keeps you warm when wet, while synthetic fiber loses this quality faster.