IHG-29 - Iron Heart Engineer Socks

[Schorsch]

@BULLITT:

Anybody at IHUK have big calves?  Or know somebody who has?

I have me some fat calves (18" in diameter) and wondering if the socks would be uncomfortable due to this?

I have 14.5" calves and the socks are already pretty tight. (I bought 4 pairs in Japan)

[Pavel Pipovič]

@BULLITT:

I have me some fat calves (18" in diameter) and wondering if the socks would be uncomfortable due to this?

for sure diameter, not (calf) circumference?

[Guest]

@BULLITT:

Anybody at IHUK have big calves?  Or know somebody who has?

I have me some fat calves (18" in diameter) and wondering if the socks would be uncomfortable due to this?

I can try on Monday, haven't had the time on Friday!

[David K.K. Hansen]

@Pavel:

for sure diameter, not (calf) circumference?

Well, I told you I had fat calves…

But you're right, I ment the circumference  ::)

[Pavel Pipovič]

No matter, i´ve got also thick calves, around 16"… I ride my bicycle too often, but i´ve heard women didn´t love legs like toothpicks ::)

[David K.K. Hansen]

…you know what they say about men with big calves... 

[Jordan23]

@Pavel:

No matter, i´ve got also thick calves, around 16"… I ride my bicycle too often, but i´ve heard women didn´t love legs like toothpicks ::)

You won't get calves from cycling! …but unfortunately big thighs which makes it nearly impossible to wear slimmish jeans.[emoji1]

Enjoy ya addiction!

[Guest]

@BULLITT:

…you know what they say about men with big calves... 

..they don't skip leg day? 

[Dion]

Never ;D!

[David K.K. Hansen]

@Axel:

..they don't skip leg day? 

No.  We're big boned.

[Guest]

@BULLITT BEE I just tried them on and found them a bit snug around my 17" calves. I personally would go with the shorter work boot version. I have pretty wide feet and wear size US11 in boots but liked the rest of the fit (which is usually not the case for me with 'one size only' socks). 
@Winchy finds them just right on his 15" calves!

[David K.K. Hansen]

Thanks for looking into this Axel!  I would go for the 20cm socks myself, but some instances I need something taller and wanted to get Iron Heart if possible.

Hm, decision time…

[Guest]

@BULLITT BEE Chup Socks in L are perfect for me, but not sure if that will be high enough for you..

[David K.K. Hansen]

Thanks for the tip Axel, but thinking I might give it a go with the IHG-29 socks.  Will know soon enough if I made the right choice 

[georgeel]

Q:

W inside or outside?

[Giles]

They'll either be on one side or both sides.  Paula and I can't remember.  If they are just on one side then you can choose whether the W points inwards or outwards, depending upon which leg you put each sock on….

[David K.K. Hansen]

Mine's got the W on both sides.

EDIT: I have the black socks, but would presume the W is the same for the grey version.

By the way Giles, are the socks supposed to be called "Engineering Socks" and not "EngineeSocks" in the thread title?

[Giles]

Thanks - Fixed….

[georgeel]

If you believe that socks are all more less the same, buy these: you'll be surprized!

[DougNg]

I hate socks. I've always hated socks. They slide down my calf and it makes me crazy.

Except these socks.

Giles and Haraki deserve a humanitarian award for these socks.

Bought five or six pairs last year and have been beating on them senselessly.

Can't wait for a restock.