They promise to be the stocking filler that cycle commuters everywhere will be hoping for: New high-tech socks that remain odour free after being worn for 14 days straight.
Human sweat comprises a mixture of water and salt (99%) and compounds of sugars and lipids (1%). When sweat is mixed with textiles, it creates a moist and warm environment for odour-causing bacteria.
These socks are treated with a compound containing tiny amounts of recycled silver, which is an excellent antimicrobial agent, to inhibit the growth of microbes and bacteria – it releases ions that attach themselves to the bacteria, incapacitating them and preventing them from reproducing. What all this means, according to the makers of the Brothers Socks, is that they can be worn during intense activity – such as cycling – over many days without them smelling badly. The silver compound is active only on the fabric and has no effect on skin’s natural bacterial flora. The particles are 100 times larger than nanoparticles and they are too large to penetrate the skin.
The merino wool mix socks have the added benefit of keeping your feet warm in winter and cool in summer.
Socks that don’t need washing so frequently have a benefit to the environment too as they reduce the use of energy, water and detergents.
Win a pair of 14-day socks
We have ordered two pairs of the 14-day socks to give away. Leave us a comment at the bottom of the page and we will pick a winner next week.
The ethical choice
The ETA was established in 1990 as an ethical provider of green, reliable travel services. Over 30 years on, we continue to offer cycle insurance , breakdown cover and mobility scooter insurance while putting concern for the environment at the heart of all we do.
The Good Shopping Guide judges us to be the UK’s most ethical provider.
Phil
Smells good
Annette
Awesome socks!
mark
yup i’m in
Charlotte
These could help keep the romance going on our long cycling/walking holidays!
Peter Clark
Sock it to me, baby!
John Randall
Great idea
John Mills
Hi Ho Silver Lining……..
lucy hodgson
just what i need for my husbands feet -will reduce the amount of socks needed when touring.
Josh Cronin
Pleeesee! I need these socks!
Maria Armstrong
Pick me pick me! If they’re women sized too 🙂
John
If I don’t win these, I might be able to get my work colleagues to club together to buy me some instead of me ‘airing’ my socks under my desk!
juliet lewis
Socks that don’t suck for Santa’s sack!
Jane collier
What will they think of next? Are underpants available?!
Giuseppe Caruso
Great idea!
Su
Yes! These are the socks Santa needs to bring this Christmas!
Mark Stanley
No more leaving smelly socks outside of the tent!
JP Nelson
Socks that keep fresh are a must,
When riding with rain sweat and dust,
They would be even better,
If they keep dry when wetter,
and never develop toe crust 🙂
Gordon May
Smelly socks suck. I’m up for a pair of these.
DLR
Not every socks suck!
Anthony Kay
Just what my teenage son needs!
Hilary
What a good idea! No socks to wash for 14 days!
Alastair Seagroatt
My pals will be glad!
Dick Willis
My wife would be delighted if I won a pair of these socks.
Richard Scrase
Not for me you understand, my feet never smell
Roger Birchall
“Excellent socks appeal”
John
Sock it to me!
David Beacham
14 days? Really?
Pete Gateley
Best Brother socks – woohoo no phew!
Luke
Smelly feet no more! 😮
peggy smith
why didn’t someone think of this sooner? but here they are and welcome!
Mrs J Aplin
These will be very welcome for a teenage Grandson who always has smelly feet however often he showers!
Diane Whateley
Just the ticket for a hot flushy menopausal woman!
Tom
This story socks.
Kathy Cowbrough
Do you just throw them out after 14 days. They may stand and walk on their own!!
Gabriel Maryan-Letch
My feet smell like cheese,
I really need these.
Eric Ludlow
Maybe, one day, I will win one of your competitions..
Mark B
I’d love some super socks please!
Carl Hanratty
Foottastic!
Rob Lewis
I’d love a pair of these socks, but i would wash them before the 14 days were up!
Rory Harkins
Wait, you’re not supposed to wear socks for 2 weeks straight?
Chris Cooke
Yaay, no more smelly socks in da house.
Pete
Yeah yeah yeah… but do they make pants?
Bill
Perhaps Santa Paws will stop here after all?
Alan
Sock of to me
The next Lance
No more cheesy tootsies, yay!
Ema
Does it really work?
hilary tulk
oh my goodness, as a cyclist , old woman and postie, these socks would be a godsend this time of year and always. I think every postperson and cyclist would want a pair and their customers would appreciate the sweeter smell!
Andrew Harmsworth
I tried burning frankincense in my socks once, but it was too hot for my liking!
Chris Holland
No more toxic socks or shocks, hooray.
Harri
Perfect for cycle touring! I did 3 weeks in South America this summer and it was a pain
Brian
Just because they don’t smell doesn’t mean you shouldn’t change them! Still, I’ll give em a go if I win!
Lisa
My boyfriend needs these in his life! And me and the kids need them to save ours from the stench after he cycles to and from work 😁
DougMilly
Another useful (or maybe essential!) product.