By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. You feel cold most in your fingers, ears and toes. During World War II, gunners on the bombers complained bitterly about frozen hands, ears and toes. The Army Air Force added special insulation to their gloves, hats and boots, and the flyers stopped complaining, even though they still suffered frostbite on…
Mini-Review By Paul Smith Swiftwick Aspire Four Socks swiftwick.com Cost: $16.99 How Obtained: review sample from company Available: online and retail RBR Sponsor: no Time tested: numerous rides over several months Hot! Excellent fit Never thought about once on your foot High quality, no fraying during review period Not! Tight fit so harder to put on Can be difficult…
By Ken Bonner HOT! Top quality double-knitted fabric is extremely comfortable against the skin Soft crew neck with extra material sewn into the neck to enhance comfort and prevent stretching Long (12-inch/30 cm) front zipper (sewn in a quality fashion) for enhanced ventilation Three deep rear pockets which do not droop and are stable when full…
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! abundant wool content comfortable chamois optional inseam lengths drawstring is removable NOT! may exhibit plumber’s butt Joneswares Performance Model: Performance (women’s & men’s) Price: $94 ($74 w/o chamois) Color: black Made in: U.S. Sizes: women’s XS-XL; men’s S-XL Fabric: 92% Merino wool, 6% nylon, 2% Lycra Features: 2 panels; flat-lock seams;…
By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! stretchy and comfortable smooth, flat seams no seam along inner thigh NOT! more synthetics than wool in fabric chamois too thick in center Smart Wool Models: Ewetopia (women’s, tested); Rambition (men’s) Price: $120 Color: black Made in: Vietnam Sizes: women’s XS-L; men’s M-XL Fabric: 45% Merino wool, 39% nylon, 16% elastic stretch double knit…
