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Roadgear Coconut socks

Joe Nardy

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Along with the LDComfort Airline shorts reviewed here, I also bought a pair of Roadgear Coconut socks. These are high-tech socks made with Cocona fabrics which use activated carbon from coconut shells to help evaporative cooling and odor control. The socks are relatively thin and snug-fitting. They are tall enough to wear with boots and stay up very well. They have been favorably reviewed by WebBikeWorld (actually the first generation of these socks was reviewed here) and Motorcycle Consumer News. I wore the socks on my daily brisk 45 minute dog walk. Normally my socks are damp with perspiration when I return from the walk. Today I walked longer and more briskly than usual and when I got home my feet were bone dry. While this is not an in-depth test, I am so far impressed with the evaporative properties of these socks.

Thanks,
Joe
 
And there you have it, folks -- an in-depth report from Joe's Sock Drawer, just below Joe's Underwear Drawer! :D




But seriously, those are some seriously damn nice socks.
 
Here's an update..............I LOVE these socks! My feet have been dry, warm, and comfortable all evening. These are BY FAR the most comfortable socks I have ever worn.

Thanks,
Joe
 
The hard part is finding socks that are tall enough to work under touring boots and that will stay up. The Sears socks seem to be an ordinary shape and height, so they're probably nice under regular shoes but fairly pointless under motorcycle boots.

It's VERY hard to find boot socks in stores for some reason, and when you do, they always seem to be made of crappy cotton or stinky, clammy acrylic. Baggy, thick "hunting" socks are also easy to find, and also completely useless.

I have a few pairs of Underarmor baseball socks (the ones that go up to the knee) that work great in the summer.
 
I usually ride in a 6" or 8" boot so the socks may work. If I get a chance I'll stop by sears and check them out. The price is right at 2 pairs for $7, worth a look anyway.
 
almarconi said:
I usually ride in a 6" or 8" boot so the socks may work. If I get a chance I'll stop by sears and check them out. The price is right at 2 pairs for $7, worth a look anyway.
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Yep -- the worst that can happen is that you'll have a nice pair of socks! :D
 
I ordered two pair of these socks today...

Let's see if Joe knows his socks...:p
 
Baatfam said:
I ordered two pair of these socks today...

Let's see if Joe knows his socks...:p
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Joe knows socks alright. Unfortunately I managed to lose my only pair of Coconut Socks last weekend at the MotoGP. I need to order some more for myself.
 
Joe Nardy said:
I need to order some more for myself.
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Just received...

[FONT=&quot]Dear Robert:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Thank you for your order. Currently we are sold out of the Coconut socks. We are in the final stages of the development of the new G3 (Generation 3) Coconut Socks. These socks will be more superior and advanced than the current socks.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Production on the new G3 socks will be started next week. Delivery to us is expected to be[/FONT][FONT=&quot] next week.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]We will place your order on back order to process and ship once in. We do not charge for back orders until they ship.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Let us know how we can be of any further assistance. Ride Safe![/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Jody[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Customer Care Manager[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]800 854-4327
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Another case of Joe knows...

These socks were well worth the money...wore the one pair for all three days at Fennimore rally...
My feet were dry, warm and comfy...plus, no complaints from my wife, (if ya know what I mean)...:D

Outstanding product...
 
Special offer - 25% off Gen 3 Coconut Socks

Special offer - 25% off Gen 3 Coconut Socks

Just received an email from Roadgear offering the new Gen 3 Coconut socks at a 25% discount. I'm glad I waited to order.

Enter code GEN325 at checkout to receive the discount.

Thanks,
Joe

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Apparently the pricing on the website doesn't work correctly if you order more than one pair of socks, the discount is applied just once. I failed to notice this but got an email from their customer service within five minutes of placing the order telling me the discount would be applied to both pairs I ordered. You might want to put a note on your order if you order more than one pair. I have always had excellent customer service from Roadgear and that's another reason to love these guys. I'm due for new pair of boots and will probably buy a pair of their XKJ boots at the show in February.
 
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Just bumping up this old thread because man, these are great socks.
I've been using my first two pair for over two years now on various trips.

A year or so ago, my wife started wearing hers on a daily basis, and loves them. She bought a few more pairs at the motorcycle show this year.

So, based on that, I order myself three more pair in a crew length for everyday wear, and my wife is correct, these things rock for everyday wear.:D
 
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