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Sportful Ride 15 Socks

£19.00

Honed to keep your feet fresh and dry, the Ride 15 Socks by Sportful also offer a clean style... Read more

Colour	BlackBlack WhiteWhite Blue AtomicBlue Atomic RedRed
Size	SS M/LM/L XLXL

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Honed to keep your feet fresh and dry, the Ride 15 Socks by Sportful also offer a clean style.

Made from polyester and Cupron yarns, the socks have an antimicrobial properties helping eliminate odours. The light semi-mesh constructions creates extra airflow, and an elastic arch holds the sock in place. A 15cm cuff gives that pro look.

Key Features

Polyester with Cupron for odour control
Light semi-mesh construction for breathability
Elastic arch zone
15cm cuff height
10˚ + C

ABOUT Sportful

Born in the Dolomites, Sportful has been present at the top of cycling since the mid-1980s, providing apparel for some of the greatest teams and riders the sport has ever seen including Peter Sagan and the Bora-Hansgrohe team. But Sportful doesn't just resonate with cyclists because of its history. Always innovating, evolving as riders do, and bringing fresh looks to cycling wardrobes, Sportful is always as exciting as it is established.Read more about Sportful.

ABOUT SADDLEBACK

Founded by real cycling enthusiasts in 2004, our passion for elite performance runs through everything we do at Saddleback. Our team of dedicated roadies, mountain bikers and triathletes practice what we preach to bring you the finest cycling products and a superior service to match. We're the official UK home of Castelli, Chris King, ENVE, HJC, Moots Cycles, PUSH, Sidi, Silca, Sportful, Stages, Troy Lee Designs and Wolf Tooth.

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