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Prendas Ciclismo Yellow Mod The In Crowd socks

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by David Arthur @davearthur
UPDATED Thu, Oct 15, 2015 04:24

First Published Mar 1, 2013

2
£6.50

VERDICT:

8
10
Show your support for Wiggins with these bold yellow socks
Weight: 
40g
Contact: 
www.prendas.co.uk
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Wear your support for Wiggins on your socks with this bright yellow Prendas Ciclismo Yellow Mod Cotton socks.

Following the massive success of Bradley Wiggins last summer, where he not only became the first Briton to win the coveted Tour de France, but also the a gold medal in the Olympic time trial, Dorset-based clothing company Prendas were on the ball with a range of socks and caps to pay homage to the Mod loving cyclist.

These 'The In Crowd' socks existed in their range before but in plain old white; the winning of the yellow jersey by Brad was just the excuse Prendas needed to release a special limited edition version. In yellow. And very yellow they are, and with the RAF roundel and Prendas logo aren't socks for the shy and retiring cyclist - these will attract comments.

They're based on the company's proven Coolmax socks, which offer a lightweight fabric that is soft to the skin and very comfortable. They're also very breathable and ideal for warmer days where they will keep your feet from overheating. They're an extremely good fit with enough stretch in the material to mean they're not at all restrictive, especially around the toes.

A suggested working temperature range of 6 to 22°C means they're not much cop now in the winter, but save them for spring and when it's warm enough for the first ride with shorts and jersey, these socks will be the ideal accompaniment for any self-confessed Wiggins fan.

Verdict

Show your support for Wiggins with these bold yellow socks.

road.cc test report

Make and model: Prendas Ciclismo Yellow Mod In The Crowd socks

Size tested: Large

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

Made in Italy by the same company that produces our best-selling Coolmax socks, we are delighted to announce the arrival of these great-looking socks inspired by Bradley Wiggins' victory at the British National Road Race Championships in 2011!

Bradley Wiggins was one of the very first Prendas Supported Riders as an aspiring youth, and has of course gone onto great things!

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

The nominal temperature range for these socks is 6 to 22 degrees Celsius (42 - 71 degrees Fahrenheit), but of course some people run hot and some cold. So it's up to you.

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
8/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
8/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
 
8/10
Rate the product for value:
 
9/10

It's a cool way to show you're a Wiggins fan.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

A bit bright for some and will only appeal to real Wiggins fans.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes..

Would you consider buying the product? No, I'm not a Wiggo fan.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? To a Wiggo fan friend, yes.

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 31  Height: 180  Weight: 67

I usually ride:   My best bike is:

I've been riding for: 10-20 years  I ride: Every day  I would class myself as: Expert

I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo cross, commuting, touring, mtb,

 

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David Arthur @davearthur

David worked on the road.cc tech team from 2012-2020. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds, and you can now find him over on his own YouTube channel David Arthur - Just Ride Bikes. 

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andystorey | 11 years ago
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the cuffs on our Coolmax socks are 70mm long.

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Bigwheel_490 | 11 years ago
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How long is the cuff on these socks?

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