Assos Tactica Winter T5 SocksCategory: ClothingSubcategory: SocksConquer cold-weather rides and off-road exploration with the Assos Tactica Winter T5 Socks, the ultimate foundation for your winter cycling system. Engineered for cyclists who refuse to let dropping temperatures dictate their riding schedule, these socks deliver a masterful blend of robust insulation, exceptional durability, and unparalleled comfort. Designed as part of the TACTICA line, they are purpose-built to withstand the increased demands of gravel, trail, and mixed-terrain adventures, providing performance that goes far beyond the tarmac.The primary mission of the Tactica Winter T5 is to keep your feet warm, dry, and protected. They achieve this through an advanced material construction that prioritizes thermoregulation, actively managing the microclimate around your feet to prevent overheating during hard efforts and to lock in warmth during cold descents. This intelligent insulation is crucial for maintaining comfort and performance over long distances. A standout feature is their remarkable ability to retain warmth even when damp, ensuring that unexpected rain or creek crossings don´t compromise your foot´s thermal protection and comfort.Durability is at the core of the TACTICA design. These winter cycling socks feature a more robust, abrasion-resistant structure, especially at the leading edge, to fend off trail debris and the constant friction inherent in off-road riding. This fortified build ensures they are a reliable, long-lasting component of your cycling wardrobe. The seamless construction eliminates potential friction and pressure points, providing a smooth, comfortable interface with your foot and shoe. A supportive band around the arch offers a light, compressive feel, promoting stability and reducing foot fatigue on challenging terrain.Engineered for a perfect integration with your other winter layers, the Tactica Winter T5 socks boast an extra-tall cuff. This considered design element creates a seamless, draft-free seal between your socks and bib tights or leg warmers, effectively eliminating the cold gap that can compromise warmth and comfort on frigid days. Freshness is also maintained ride after ride, thanks to natural odor-resistant properties within the fabric blend, making them ideal for multi-day bikepacking trips or back-to-back training sessions.Attributes: Men, Synthetic, WomenTechnical SpecificationsBuilt for exploration, the TACTICA Winter Socks T5 go beyond road durability with a more robust leading edge that increases insulation and resists abrasion.A 24cm (9.5in) cuff height extends that protection to eliminate gaps between layers.The sock´s material construction incorporates an element of merino wool to resist odor, increase thermoregulation, and maintain breathability.The wool element also adds warmth while wet, ensuring poor conditions don´t negate efforts to insulate.Composition:-49%PL 27%PA 21%WO 3%EA.