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<\/p>\nReview by Simone Bagnano<\/p>\n
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November\u2013December 2015<\/p>\n
And this year will also be remembered as the hottest on record\u2014let\u2019s hope there aren\u2019t any worse ones in the future. It wasn\u2019t until the very last days of December that we finally got a hint of winter.
\nThese weather swings are the best way to test a technical director\u2019s skills. <\/p>\n
Let\u2019s get started with testing the brand-new outdoor socks, item 1535. These are the \u201cbig sisters\u201d (long-leg version) of the popular and previously tested item 1530. They\u2019re aesthetically pleasing, featuring the usual, proven right-left differentiated construction and well-defined breathability and support zones. <\/p>\n
Now that I have no more doubts about the blend of fibers used, I\u2019m going to test them out, as always, in a variety of situations\u2014from casual walks to challenging hikes.
\nOnce again, wearing them is a pleasure: softness, elasticity, and compression are effectively balanced, without being too thick\u2014even though they\u2019re designed for outdoor use. The sock fits perfectly along its entire length, and you immediately feel comfortable. <\/p>\n
December is a lucky month thanks to the holidays, which are perfect for taking a few days off from the daily routine. I take this opportunity to go on hikes in Meltina (BZ), Val Sanguigno (the Bergamo Orobie), Val di Genova, and the Trieste Karst. These are vastly different environments, all equally fascinating and full of trails. Sure, there\u2019s no snow, but I found plenty of ice\u2014especially at the bottom of the valley where the sun doesn\u2019t reach. <\/p>\n
Accompanied as always by my wife (who\u2019s also wearing the 1535s), we set out on our hikes already confident in the overall durability of the product, though just a little curious about its thermal performance: in fact, we find ourselves in very varied conditions, ranging from -5\u00b0C in the frozen woods to 12\u00b0C where the sun is shining (and we start to sweat quite a bit). GTX trail running shoes, heavy boots, and mid-cut boots. Always the same pair of 1535s. Never an uncomfortable feeling\u2014feet always dry and thermally protected. No chafing or slippage; the boot stays firmly in place along the entire shin. On the Trieste Karst, we also faced a day of \u201cborina\u201d\u2014winds of 50\u201360 km\/h with even stronger gusts\u2014and wind chill making it feel even colder. My feet were always well protected thanks to these Oxyburn socks. <\/p>\n
Even though it\u2019s not at high altitudes, the karst terrain really puts joints and muscles to the test.
\nCompression and support make all the difference once again; on the most strenuous outings, the strain is intense, but cramps and lactic acid remain a distant memory, despite spending consecutive days in this environment. Repeated use has not led to any buildup of odor, and they dry extremely quickly as always\u2014you could almost go without taking them off. <\/p>\n
After completing the field tests (which lasted an average of 3\u20134 days), we washed the garment at a low temperature. We did not notice any particular signs of abrasion or pilling. <\/p>\n
In conclusion, I can only confirm the positive aspects that emerged with the smaller 1530 model.
\nWith the 1535, you can go even further into the cold since they offer more protection. The 60 km of testing had absolutely no effect on the fabric. I\u2019m ready to put them back on as soon as possible, especially now that the snow has arrived! <\/p>\n
Rating: 10\/10<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n