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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 11:54 AM
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Anyone riding a bike with a set of boots has probably at some point found the socks they have on slipping down into the boots. Other than the usual "funny" answers, Velcro, Duct Tape, etc. has anyone actually found a way to keep their socks up or a pair of socks that stay up on their own while riding with calf-high boots?

Just asking and yes, this is a serious question, although not one of any earth shaking importance.
 
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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My grandpa used wear those elastic things that clipped to the socks and fitted around the top of his calf. Go to a bingo meeting betcha the guys there can tell ya where to get em
 
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That happens in my hunting waders. I use neoprene straps (garters) that wrap around my legs and fasten with velcro. They come in camoflaged so don't worry about people seeing them and making fun of you.
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The only ones that don't slip in my boots are the longer ones that go up on the calf. (crew socks)
 
Old Nov 16, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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try Thorlos over the calf boot socks, they work great. They are kind of pricey at around $10 a pair, but they dont fall down and are comfortable. I get mine at Cavenders.
 
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This aint duct tape or velcro but it would work....

http://www.powertools.us/bostitch-he...r5019-t68.html
 
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Originally Posted by DGlide04
Anyone riding a bike with a set of boots has probably at some point found the socks they have on slipping down into the boots. Other than the usual "funny" answers, Velcro, Duct Tape, etc. has anyone actually found a way to keep their socks up or a pair of socks that stay up on their own while riding with calf-high boots?

Just asking and yes, this is a serious question, although not one of any earth shaking importance.

On the "funny" answers side, I have a Stanley staple gun I could loan you...no, no, don't thank me, nothin's too much to help out a fellow HDF member... : - )

If there IS a serious side to the "sock issue", I wear lace up boots, so I don't have a problem there...
 

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This aint duct tape or velcro but it would work....

http://www.powertools.us/bostitch-he...r5019-t68.html

Ah, a Bostitch man, I see...NOW we're gettin' some SERIOUS help here!
 
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Originally Posted by *NIGHT TRAIN*
On the "funny" answers side, I have a Stanley staple gun I could loan you...no, no, don't thank me, nothin's too much to help out a fellow HDF member... : - )

If there IS a serious side to the "sock issue", I wear lace up boots, so I don't have a problem there...
If he had wood legs, that would work pretty good...
 
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