Long socks.... in or out??

[kerilli]

See I'm confused about the itchy Velcro as I don't get that? Is it cos I have mega skinny legs so my breeches wrap up tightly around them? I tend to wear short or calf length socks as both my gaiters and comp boots are slim fit so long socks gives too much bulk. However if I'm riding in my musto long chaps, then definitely over! In any Case if it's cold enough for long socks I'm wearing thermals under my breeches too!

velcro rubbing isn't itchy, it's agonising. like being rubbed by a very small cheesegrater. draws blood eventually...
as well as whether the hooky side of the velcro is facing down or up, the length of the breeches makes a difference, if i can get Long ones, the velcro's far enough down towards my ankles to overlap enough and not rub.

 

[kirstyhen]

velcro rubbing isn't itchy, it's agonising. like being rubbed by a very small cheesegrater. draws blood eventually...
as well as whether the hooky side of the velcro is facing down or up, the length of the breeches makes a difference, if i can get Long ones, the velcro's far enough down towards my ankles to overlap enough and not rub.

I have yet to find breeches that long! Mine fasten around the thickest part of my calf, but lucky it's the soft 'loop' part that lies against my leg.

 

[now_loves_mares]

velcro rubbing isn't itchy, it's agonising. like being rubbed by a very small cheesegrater. draws blood eventually...
as well as whether the hooky side of the velcro is facing down or up, the length of the breeches makes a difference, if i can get Long ones, the velcro's far enough down towards my ankles to overlap enough and not rub.

Ah ok, sounds like I'm lucky enough to find breeches that fit then