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Zig Zags

221 reviews
Colour
Jet Black
Size

Cosy socks for winter riding cunningly knitted with a toasty merino wool inner and hard-wearing nylon outer. Slightly thicker than the Foot Soldiers with additional cushioning around your ankles. Mud and chain oil blends in with the laundry-friendly black cuffs.

+Features
  • X-rated elastic arch and ankle support prevents slippage.
  • Cushioned heel and toes for warmth and comfort.
  • Designed by us. Made in Aotearoa | New Zealand.
+Tech

  Weight: 80 gm

+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.

+Compare

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

  • 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
      4.9 Based on 221 Reviews
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        AT
        10/09/2024
        Adam T.
        Australia Australia

        10/10 socks!

        In terms of comfort, durability and ultimately value Ground Effect socks are the best I’ve used. I now seem to be at the point in life where the only socks in my draw are Ground Effect. I use them for riding and anything else that involves shoes, socks and not riding. Zig Zags are on highest rotation, I use Shindigs for work and super cold rides….sometimes with the Lucifers over the top for extra warmth on winter night rides. Foot Soldiers get a run in the summer time if it’s warm.

        LE
        21/08/2024
        Lesley E.
        United Kingdom United Kingdom

        Zig Zags

        Perfect winter socks. Keep feet warm and toasty, no irritating toe seam and due to the merino mix they wear really well… couldn’t be better.

        AC
        13/08/2024
        Adrienne C.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Zig zags

        My go to for warm windproof cycle socks

        JA
        10/08/2024
        Josh A.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        New socks

        Whats better than fresh bed sheets? Fresh socks. Whats sweeter is discounted merino socks.

        IC
        07/08/2024
        Ian C.
        New Zealand New Zealand

        Great socks

        Sooo warm and snug fit. Ground Effect socks are all I ever wear now