Sox Footwear Review: Are These the Best Cycling Socks for UK Riders?

Sox Footwear lands at The Bike Zone — and after testing the PolyLon36 crew socks on everything from turbo sessions to trail rides, we think they might be the last cycling sock you ever need to buy.

What Is Sox Footwear and Why Should Cyclists Care? Sox Footwear is a performance sock brand built around a single premise: that most cycling socks are not fit for purpose. The brand centres its entire range on PolyLon36 , a proprietary soft-yet-durable compound that replaces the cotton and low-grade polyester found in most high-street cycling socks. Sox Footwear is now available at The Bike Zone in Lisburn — and after putting them through everything from wet winter commutes to long summer road rides, we are convinced they represent a genuine step up. What Makes the PolyLon36 Material Different from Standard Cycling Socks? PolyLon36 is a lightweight polyester-nylon-elastane blend (77.9% Polyester, 17.9% Nylon, 4.2% Elastane) engineered to manage moisture, resist compression fatigue, and stay soft wash after wash. Unlike cotton, it does not absorb sweat — it wicks it away from your skin, keeping your feet dry inside cycling shoes for longer. The seamless toe construction eliminates the h