Review

The Review | ION BD_Sock 2.0 Protection Socks

09.09.2015
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No guts, no glory, is what they say – or alternatively – the old classic – no pain, no gain. An apt saying or two that the gutsy flat-pedalled mountain biker Jana, who has long harbored a mistrust of cleats, now has firsthand experience of, as she undergoes two weeks of enforced bike-rest after a close encounter with the pedals. After the pins rammed into her shin and pierced the skin, she ended up making an impromptu visit to A&E. To protect her shins from a repeat occurrence (and therefore ease the burden on the health insurance), she’s now dug deep into her purse and invested in the ION Protection BD_Sock 2.0.

Rejoined with the GIANT REIGN 2 by her side, Jana manages to muster a smile despite the injured shin.
Rejoined with the GIANT REIGN 2 by her side, Jana manages to muster a smile despite the injured shin.
Riding up towards mountainside from the centre of the town, Jana suffered a classic case of losing the pedals that resulted in the pedal’s pins ramming into her shin – a painful accident that resulted in two puncture wounds and subsequent stitches.
Riding up towards mountainside from the centre of the town, Jana suffered a classic case of losing the pedals that resulted in the pedal’s pins ramming into her shin – a painful accident that resulted in two puncture wounds and subsequent stitches.
The guilty party: the NC-17 Sudpin III S-Pro flat pedal, which has long been a popular choice with Jana.
The guilty party: the NC-17 Sudpin III S-Pro flat pedal, which has long been a popular choice with Jana.
After the painful experience with the flat pedals, Jana decided it was high time to find some suitable shin protectors and stumbled across the ION Protection socks BD 2.0.
After the painful experience with the flat pedals, Jana decided it was high time to find some suitable shin protectors and stumbled across the ION Protection socks BD 2.0.

The ION Protection socks BD 2.0 are lightweight, calf-length socks that feature protective plates on both the interior and exterior of the ankle as well as the shin.

The ION BD 2.0 Protection socks have the classic skateboard style and offer shin protection. The ‘stealth’ protector is created from HD Memory foam protective plates that – although they appear to be very thin – offer brilliant protection against sudden impacts to the shin.
The ION BD 2.0 Protection socks have the classic skateboard style and offer shin protection. The ‘stealth’ protector is created from HD Memory foam protective plates that – although they appear to be very thin – offer brilliant protection against sudden impacts to the shin.
We’re not saying your feet might not slip from the pedals and whack you in the leg ever again, but they definitely shouldn’t be piercing your skin any longer.
We’re not saying your feet might not slip from the pedals and whack you in the leg ever again, but they definitely shouldn’t be piercing your skin any longer.
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Fazit:

If you prefer to ride flat pedals but avoid classic shin protectors, then the ION BD 2.0 Protection socks could be the ideal solution to prevent any more unwanted pedal-induced piercings. After taking the socks out for a ride, our calves came home more than satisfied with their protection and level of comfort. These protectors sit securely with no sign of slipping, and in terms of fabric, the socks have been well designed and created from a mix of breathable materials.
Cycling has always given rise to heated discussions on sock length, but this is one occasion when you might need to compromise on your principles and accept the aforementioned adage: ‘no guts, no glory.’ Except this time it’s gutsy to protect your legs with the long socks.

Features:

  • Skate-style socks
  • HD Memory Foam protective plates
  • 3 sizes

Color: black
Sizes: S: 35-38, M: 39-42, L: 43-46
Material: 59% Polyester, 29% Polyamid, 10% Wool, 2% Elasthan

Preis: 39,95 €
Gewicht: 149 Gramm (bei Größe L)

Words: Jana Weissig/Manne Schmitt Photos: Klaus Kneist

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