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Hooplas

123 reviews
Color
Limelight
Size

A thirty year limited edition version of our Foot Soldiers. More colourful, longer with more stripes and our thirty year logo. These lightweight merino liner-socks give your feet a chance to breathe inside performance-fit cycle shoes.

+Features
  • X-rated elastic arch and ankle support prevents slippage.
  • Thirty years of Ground Effect logo.
  • Weight: 70 gm.
  • Designed by us. Made in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
+Tech

+Merino-Nylon
Toasty Merino wool knitted sock with nylon plated to the outside for durability. Blended with elastic for stretch.
  • Composition: 42% merino; 24% elastic; 19% lycra; 15% nylon.

+Washing

  • All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash.
    • As a rule of thumb, a laundry product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like  Ecostore,Earthwise orAware.
    • Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
    • 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 wool wash destroy the water repellent finish on waterproof fabrics, and can also cause colours to run.
    • Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast, so hanging on the line or draped over the bedpost is generally the best option.
      • High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin in the dryer, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot.
      • A dryer is recommended for your rain jacket or pants, as it helps recharge the water repellant treatment on the outside of the fabric.

    • Wash colours separately.

    + 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
      4.8 Based on 123 Reviews
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        LM
        23/08/2024
        Lizabeth M.
        Australia

        Colourful and comfy

        Love these socks for cycling, for going out and for travelling in.

        GM
        31/07/2024
        Glen M.
        Australia Australia

        Great socks

        Love them, so comfortable

        CD
        02/07/2024
        Chris D.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        New Socks

        Excellent length / super comfy & visually very appealing !

        PB
        05/06/2024
        Paul B.
        Australia Australia

        Quite Long

        Only worn once for a two hour road ride and the comfort and fit are very good. They are very long so will keep calves warm on my winter commutes.

        IC
        31/05/2024
        ian c.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        hooplas special

        good price. easy to find in the depths of a black bag. sox that dont fall down in gumboots. warm, light fit