First Impressions: Pearl Izumi Garmin-Transitions Team Socks

Today's product comes from a company that I'm starting to look at more and more, Pearl Izumi.  They used to be a comapny that had origins in Tokyo, but it's now known as Pearl Izume USA.  Minor factoid that's just kinda cool to know.  That and their logo looks kinda cool.

So they make all sorts of gear, running cycling triathlon and the stuff actually looks really nice.  I'll probably do another post on something else from them soon.  But today's post is going to be about something relatively simple. 

SOCKS

 

 

Cycling socks are a little bit different in that you're not trying to have them disappear like ankle socks but you actually want to see the cuffs.  So what makes these socks awesome?

• Elite Transfer Yarns for wicking and drying
• Forefoot sole ventilation keep this high pressure area cool
• Arch compression keeps the sock in place
• Feet Specific

So I will admit that I'm a sucker for cool little gimmicks like feet specific socks.  Granted I am screwed if I ever lose a single sock which is why I bought two pairs of them.  So far, I've used them a few times while spinning indoors, and they do feel really nice when you put them on, your feet do stay dry.  I can't remember who said this in a review of gear, but that if you're not noticing it, then it's probably doing it's job and what it's supposed to be. 

When you have something horrible you will probably notice it, something like crappy heart rate straps, or a bad saddle or a pair of shoes etc.  And then there's stuff that's so amazing that you definitely notice how good it is, like your first really good fast bike.  So I haven't really noticed these socks all that much while I'm going, but they do feel nice, dry thin, and giving you a little bit of compressions.  That and they stay where you put them on which is always great. 

This pair you can't get anymore, but this line still exists.

You can hit them up here.

~Cheers