MB Wear Sock Aero Fast

The MB Wear Sock Aero Fast is, as the name suggests, an aero sock from the boutique Italian manufacturer which is designed to save watts whilst also remaining comfortable. They are well priced and have proven to be durable and well made in the month I’ve had them on test, but I would have loved for them to be just a tiny bit longer.

I tested the socks in a size L/XL which, for my EU44 feet, fit perfectly. The sizes available on the website don’t show which traditional shoe sizes they correspond with, and there’s no size guide available to give any more information than XS, S/M, and L/XL. You can probably take a bit of a stab at working out what size you are, but if you’re usually between sizes, this could be a bit trickier.

The cuff on the socks measures just over 20cm when worn, which is about right for a lot of people. If I’m being really picky, I would have liked them to have been just a smidge longer.

They’re comfortable to wear though and feel just like a regular pair of socks. The silicone gripper around the cuff is a series of rubbery dots rather than a big band, and they didn’t pinch or squeeze my leg at all. After a few minutes, I forgot I was wearing them.

Aero socks are nothing new and, despite being quite a simple proposition on paper, they can be tricky for some brands to really nail. The number one issue I’ve had in the past has been a loose fit or insufficient gripper around the top of the calf leading to the sock slipping or rolling down. Fortunately, I had no such issues with the Sock Aero Fast thanks to the silicone and the pretty much perfect fit around my calf muscle.

Another common point of failure on aero socks is the stitching between the cuff and the foot, but after a month of testing and several washes, there are no loose threads or signs of wear here, which is a good sign and testament to their quality.

Aesthetics are, obviously, very individual. The white colourway I tested looks great and has stayed crisp and white after a few washes, however I wasn’t too enamoured with the pretty big ‘MB Wear’ logo around the top. It’s hardly subtle, and takes away from what is otherwise a very clean aesthetic. I would have liked to have seen a pure white option with more minimal branding, but appreciate the necessity for advertising and distinctive logos.

At £29.99, these are a well priced offering. Yes, it’s a lot of money to spend on a pair of socks, but if you buy into the purported aero gains on offer, £30 for what can be – in some cases – double digit watt savings is great bang for your buck.

The likes of Castelli, Le Col, and other top end mainstream brands will run you closer to the £40 mark with Castelli’s Fast Feet coming in at £37 and Le Col’s Mclaren Project aero socks we’ve tested before priced at £35.

Further up the price scale, Rapha’s Pro Team aero socks are £50, the Assos RSR Bolide Socks S11 are £85 and the Rule28 Neo socks cost £100.

There are however cheaper options out there, with the likes of Cycology and Lusso offering aero socks for £20.

Overall, these are a great option if you’re looking for a fairly priced, well made pair of aero socks to save a few watts. Whilst I’d have preferred a bit more length and a cleaner aesthetic, the MB Wear Sock Aero Fast’s comfort, quality, and user friendliness make them worthy of consideration.

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