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Rapha merino socks are the finest cycling-specific socks in the world. The socks use a new blend of yarns, including luxurious merino wool. This natural fibre wicks sweat better than any synthetic, keeping you cool and dry in the summer and warm in colder weather. It is also naturally anti-bacterial so, unlike polyester, the socks won’t smell after repeated use. The socks also have hand-locked seams at the toes to prevent rubbing, and are reinforced at the heel.

Details and Materials

  • Reconfigured fabric composition
  • Hand-locked stitching
  • Soft and naturally antibacterial
  • Breathable and insulating
  • 42% Merino Wool
  • 40% Nylon
  • 18% Elastane

Sizing

 S M L XL
EU 38-40 41-43 44-46 47+
UK 5-6 7-8 9-10 11+
US (M) 6-7 8-9 10-12 13+
US (W) 7-8 9-10 11-13 14+
Japan 24-25 26-27 28-30 31+

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Care instructions

  • Machine wash cool 30°C
  • Hang to dry
  • Do not iron
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not dry clean
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Rated 1 out of 5 by from Disappointing changes to what was a go-to product For quite a few years I have bought and really liked this traditional wool cycling socks.Sometime recently however Rapha dumbed them down. The main body of the sock is now a thinner see-through weave, with reinforced heel and upper hem. The effect of the thin weave has been to reduce the best characteristic of wool; warmth. So if you are looking for a soft warm weather sock then okay, like the synthetic team sock, but these wool socks are no longer a go-to sock in cooler (Spring and Fall) conditions.
Date published: 2015-10-29
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Very disappointed I have been buying the merino socks for years now and up until this last order have been very satisfied. I'm afraid this last order of 3 pairs are much thinner than previous orders as well as being very small fitting and restrictive across the instep of the foot. One pair ripped when trying on!
Date published: 2015-09-27
Rated 3 out of 5 by from No longer soft and luxurious I have been buying Rapha merino socks every year as they are the most comforrtable socks I can find, especially the white ones. The new version while still made from merino is not as soft and while they still wick well the wool is harsher. I am quite disappointed in the change that has occured. Please go back to the older ones.
Date published: 2016-02-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great quality and fit! I bought these for the summer whilst I was purchasing another item however the slightly milder weather has ment I've started wearing them. I'm a size 9uk and the large is a perfect fit! Really nice quality and feel to them but the best accolade I can give these socks is that I don't notice them at all once there on! With neopreane shoe covers my feet didn't get clammy or overheat. On a 4hr rain ride my feet were stacked but I didn't feel that squelchy feeling when sicks hold onto all the water and my feet remained warm (ish). Early days on durability but three rides from 60-100 miles they performed great and show no signs of wear.
Date published: 2017-03-15
Rated 3 out of 5 by from i am dissapoint i received a pair of merino rapha socks a few years ago for xmas and they were the greatest, most comfy things ever. they died after a few years of regular use, so i ordered myself three new pairs online. the socks that turned up were nowhere near as plush, comfortable and attractive as my old socks... not sure if they've changed or i got the wrong kind, but i'm pretty disappointed in what look like some pretty ho-hum socks. oh well
Date published: 2016-04-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from fail Horrible! I bought 5 pairs of these because I got caught up in wanting to "complete my kit". Ultra flimsy material so much so that 2 of them became damaged while very carefully removing the tags. They were returned. Another pair had a hole in them which I discovered too late after wearing them for one ride so I couldn't return them. $20 hand mitt to dust shelves in my apartment they be now. A grey pair and this pink color one were the only two of the five that I actually still have. Kind of funny not funny that Rapha is contacting me to review one of the five that actually hasn't fallen apart. At Rapha prices they'de have to charge upwards of $80 a pair if these would last more than a month.
Date published: 2020-02-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent cycling socks! I prefer natural materials as much as possible in clothing. The high merino wool content of these socks provide very good wicking, so your feet don't feel sweaty or smell like most polyester, polyamide, or other man-made materials can do. The socks are thin but provide comfort inside the tighter fit you want in cycling shoes. As far as I can tell only Smartwool and Rapha make wool content cycling socks, and Smartwool now has a bulky logo on the bottoms of theirs, so Rapha is the way to go. I commend Rapha also for making these socks in Sweden, as so many makers have gone to China for production. And these socks have a classy understated look. As my title says "Excellent cycling socks!"
Date published: 2020-04-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's only a pair of socks? Style over function or function over style! No denying that Rapha have always focused on style - after all look at all those black and white advertising flyers. So to the socks - comfortable - yes very on a century ride. Better than the competition - ? The merino mix feels very "lush" and subjectively I'd say yes when compared to the Swiss competition. Worth the premium - probably regarding functionality; factor in style then yes. Longevity - yet to be tested; although given they are made in Sweden they will hopefully last as long as as a Volvo estate wagon.
Date published: 2016-04-24
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I’m a size 6 gents, what size of sock would I be ?

Asked by: Ewing
Hi, for a size 6 you will require a Medium.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-08-17

Can you please provide the location of the sock size guide, please?

Asked by: JB50
Hi, our sock sizing guide is: Small - UK 3-5 / EU 36-38 Medium - UK 6-8 / EU 39-42 Large - UK 9-11 / EU 43-45 X-Large - UK 12+ / EU 46+
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-08-17

What are the sizes for these? It'd be better to list the shoe sizes rather than just medium etc. I'm looking for socks to fit size 43 

Asked by: Anonymous
Hi, if you are a 43 we suggest you purchase a Large.
Answered by: Rapha_SR
Date published: 2018-12-28

My shoe size is EUR 45-46 or US12. As this is at the upper end of L, would it be better to go for XL? I'm worried about excess bulk if the sock stretches too much with the XL or would the L stretch enough?

Asked by: Rapha_PV
Based on the shoe size you have, we would suggest that the XL would be a better fit for you
Answered by: Rapha_SC
Date published: 2018-05-08

What is the height of these socks vs the regular socks?

Asked by: laciclista
The Socks are 2-3 cm shorter than Regular dependent on how thick the lower calf is
Answered by: Rapha_SC
Date published: 2019-09-02

Are these socks the same height as the winter socks?

Asked by: Trevor1
These socks are the same height but made of a thinner material.
Answered by: Rapha_MC
Date published: 2017-03-31

Is this Purple the same as the Brevet Purple Jersey?

Asked by: MalS
Hi, the dark purple is very similar to that used in the Brevet Jersey. They would pair well together.
Answered by: Rapha_CD
Date published: 2016-11-08

I see there are two purples listed , I want the first Darker purple of the two. Is this a typo ? If so what is correct colour code ? 

Asked by: Nickcox
Hi, there are correctly two purple colours listed. The dark purple colour code is DPR and the normal purple is PUR.
Answered by: Rapha_CD
Date published: 2018-08-15
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