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Lucifers
$49.00 NZD
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Take the sting out of winter riding with these windproof thermal socks. They're constructed from our Hot Shot™ Merino, with a WindFoil™ micro-fleece softshell top section to shield your toes from icy blasts during those rapid descents.
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- +Features
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- Designed & made by us in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
- +Tech
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Weight: 60 gm
- +WindFoil™
- WindFoil™ combines the insulative benefits of a polyester micro-fleece liner with a smooth, water resistant, softshell exterior. A totally windproof, yet highly breathable membrane is sandwiched between the inner and outer fabrics providing effective protection in cold, dry conditions.
- Composition: 100% polyester with PU membrane.
- 100% windproof.
- Water repellent finish on face fabric.
- Breathability: 4000gm per sq.m per 24hr.
- +More than Kiwi Made
- Ground Effect clothing is crafted right here in Aotearoa | New Zealand. Has been ever since we started back in 1994. Manufacturing locally works for us. We operate a quick-response system - holding minimal stock of any one item, but churning out a few more quick-smart when the pile gets low. The upshot is that we are seldom caught with our shelves empty, so orders get despatched the same day you place them.
- +Compare
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Lucifers Shindigs Zig Zags Foot Soldiers Toe Rags Fabric WindFoil™ Merino-Nylon Merino-Nylon Merino-Nylon Merino-Nylon Warmth Windproof fleece Winter Winter Summer Summer Style Ankle Calf Ankle Ankle Liner - +Video
- +Washing
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- All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash. Try to avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach, 'oxygen whitener' or fabric softener.
- The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation.
- Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.
- Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.
- Fabric softener and stuff containing it like wool wash destroys the water repellent finish on waterproof and water resistant fabrics, and can cause colours to run.
- As a rule of thumb, a product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like Ecostore, Earthwise or Aware.
- Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
- Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast so hanging on the line or drooping over the bedpost is generally the best option. High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot. A lap in the dryer is recommended for your rain jacket, after it has dried on the line, as it helps recharge its water repellant finish.
- + Shipping
- Items are generally packed and sent the same day your order is received.
- Costs $9 by overnight courier within New Zealand.
- NZ$12 by tracked airmail to Australia.
- Around NZ$15-25 by tracked airmail to destinations elsewhere in the world - calculated in our shipping cart as you check out.
- More shipping and tax details in our FAQ.
Customer Reviews
4.7 Based on 105 Reviews
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01/01/2008
Farah A.
Strange Fruit
How weird can a sock look? Check out the Lucifers: they look more like an inelastic overshoe than a sock, which left us scratching our heads before trying them on. The ankle cuffs are high at 6cm, but comfortably tight, and they trap the heat inside, and the loose fitting around the inseam means this heat can circulate. The WindFoil fabric covering the upper is windproof and highly breathable, while the sole features quick drying micro-fleece. We were immensely impressed with the performance of these socks, they really managed to keep our toes warm and protected from the freezing wind, while also taking longer than other socks to soak through.Verdict: So comfortable that you'll soon excuse the dodgy look.
TB
02/01/2014
Tyler B.
Little Lucifers
New Zealand's Ground Effect clothing company has recently started a push for US customers, and that's a good thing. Saris reviewed a few of the women's mountain bike pieces and liked them. I've been testing their men's road stuff for the past few months and have come away mostly impressed.The Lucifer wind block socks are simply bad ***. I wore them during the Biltmore NCCX race with at-freezing temps with regular, well vented Shimano mountain bike shoes and it was just the right combo. Toes remained mobile and with feeling, and I saved the rotational weight of full winter boots. They're slim enough to fit into virtually any cycling shoe, and the seams sit on top of the toes rather than the front. It, and all the other pieces shown here, have flat seams. Insides are fleecy and warm. Honestly, these things are amazing. Couple them with shoe covers on the super cold days and you're golden.Whether wool's your thing or not (they have plenty of items without it too), Ground Effect clothing is worth a look. They've got a huge range of mens and womens cycling clothes for all seasons, plus a few casual items, and so far, everything we've tested has been very nice.
PS
07/06/2015
Paul S.
MS
07/23/2015
Marie S.
Lucifers
They kept my feet really warm with a pair of Icebreaker sports socks underneath when the temperature was 2 degrees. The same combination struggled at minus 3 degrees but I don't often go out when it is that cold. Overall I would say they are perfect in low temperatures but not below zero.
BM
08/30/2015
Brad M.
Lucifers
Very comfortable and keep my feet nice and warm on the coldest of winter night rides,awesome