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These Italian-made cycling socks use graphene, silver ions and ceramic-infused yarns
MB Wear is the brainchild of former pro riders Tiziano DallAntonia and Marco Bandiera, and it has the largest range of cycling-specific socks Ive seen in many years. The newly launched brand's range includes a mix of fabrics, designs, weights and shapes to cover everything from aero-optimised time trialling to all-weather off-roading. The socks are made using materials including graphene-infused cotton, polyamide with silver ions and ceramic-infused yarns. Each sock is designed for its specific purpose, and MB still finds space to include some funky designs. Read more: Best cycling socks | 9 pairs of stylish socks and buyer's guide Pro Specialis The Pro Specialis is MB Wear's go-to all-rounder. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia The Pro Specialis sock is priced at 16.99 / 19.50 and designed as MBs all-year round option. The Q-Skin Polyamide fabric is claimed to offer UV-A and UV-B absorption, and abrasion resistance. Along with the internal construction and design, it's said to help circulation by emitting FIR beneficial electromagnetic waves that help increase blood circulation. These are big claims for 17 socks. Personally, I just like the neon pink colourway. Aero-optimised socks The Aero Fast socks' upper is made from Lycra 3.0, with the foot made from a 3D-woven Q-Skin silver ion fabric. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia The Aero Fast and Aero Dry socks are MB Wear's most expensive offerings at 29.99 / 34.90. The foot of the socks mirrors the construction of the Pro socks. This seamlessly joins a Lycra 3.0 upper section thats ribbed for aerodynamic efficiency, according to MB Wear, and extends 19cm above the ankle. The MB Wear Aero Dry has a lightweight, breathable 19cm upper. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia The Aero Dry follows the same design and size, but is made from an ultra-light, highly vented material for fast rides on hot days. MB Wear's Aero Dry upper has an ultra-light open breathable material. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia Graphene-infused MB Wear's Smile comes in some great designs. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia The Pro Graphene combines Q-Skin fabric with a graphene yarn. This makes for a hard-wearing yet lightweight second-skin fit that offers more protection than the classic Pro Specialis for 19.99 / 22. MB Wear's Fun and Smile socks (19.99 / 22) are made using Q-Skins lightweight breathable fabric thats ideal for warmer days. With a myriad of colours and designs, these look likely to become my go-to summer option. The Comfort sock is designed for gravel and off-road use. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia The Comfort sock (16.99 / 18.90) uses a heavier-weight fabric on the sole, with a 3D-weave pattern thats claimed to help cushion and support the plantar area and heel. MB says the Comfort is the ideal sock for off-road and gravel riding. The Fun sock range comes in a wide range of designs. Warren Rossiter / Ourmedia MB Wear also offers a Night sock with reflective yarns and fluro colours, a Sahara sock for the hottest conditions and the Siberia for you guessed it the coldest.
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