Castelli

Perfect for those cooler (but not cold) days. Size guide on the Castelli website is accurate. Easy to slip on and so far, it stays in place well. Best for temperatures from the mid-40s to around 60F (7-15C), maybe to 65F (18C) at a pinch. Anything colder, and you probably want the heavier version (Thermoflex 2), if not well-insulated tights. And I could probably go without at warmer temperatures.

The warmers are really compact and would be a breeze to tuck away in my jersey pocket as it warms. Price on BTD was excellent--all in all, a great year-end gift to myself

Perfect for those cooler (but not cold) days. Size guide on the Castelli website is accurate. Easy to slip on and so far, it stays in place well. Best for temperatures from the mid-40s to around 60F (7-15C), maybe to 65F (18C) at a pinch. Anything colder, and you probably want the heavier version (Thermoflex 2), if not a well-insulated base layer. And I could probably go without at warmer temperatures.

The warmers are really compact and if needed, would be a breeze to peel off and tuck away in my jersey pocket as it warms. Price on BTD was excellent--all in all, a great year-end gift to myself.

I've tried about a 1/2 dozen pairs of socks from Castelli and this one is hands down the best for durability. I bought 3 pairs, but only used two for a season. Recently I started using the third pair and I can't tell which socks were used for a season and which ones are brand new.

They fit extremely tight for compression I'm a USM 11.5 and couldn't wear anything smaller than the 2XL.

Feet warmth is very personal, some run hot and some cold, so you have to find your own sweet spot for temps. Having said that, my feet run hot so unless it's below 55-60 there is no way I would use these. If it's below 40 I switch to the Castelli Men's Quindici Soft Merino Sock which is also excellent for the long haul. These are perfect for 40-55 degrees for me.

Use on mountain bike rides. The straps are very comfortable over the shoulders. Pad is great and I�ve been comfortable on 4-5 hour rides. Leg bands are good and stay put without being too tight. No interference with knee pads. Best feature is being able to pull down the back for bathroom breaks - no more having to take jersey and jackets off which is huge in the winter. Washed 15 times so far and no sign of wear or problems with stitching. Seems to air dry quicker than my Louis Garneu kit. 5�8�. 135# and wearing size L.