Thin socks compress better inside a cycling shoe, but most thin socks sacrifice durability or support to get there. Giro's HRC Team Sock uses a 55% Q-Skin polyamide blend with 35% elastane to deliver compression-like qualities in a low-volume construction. The result is a sock that wraps snugly around the arch and ankle without bunching or creating pressure points against the shoe's closure system. Increased circulation from the supportive fit helps keep your feet feeling fresh through longer efforts.

The polyamide fibers in the HRC Team are Meryl Skinlife, which incorporates silver microparticles directly into the fiber matrix rather than applying them as a surface treatment. This matters because the antimicrobial properties remain effective through the life of the sock rather than washing out after a few launderings. The technology is bacteriostatic—it maintains your skin's natural bacterial balance rather than eliminating bacteria entirely, which keeps odor under control without disrupting the skin's normal function.

A 6" cuff height sits in the current road sock aesthetic while providing enough coverage to protect against shoe rub and sun exposure on the lower calf. The blend wicks moisture efficiently and dries quickly, which keeps your feet comfortable through long rides and means the socks are ready again faster if you're washing them between back-to-back ride days. The thin construction also means minimal interference with shoe fit—if your shoes are dialed, these socks won't change the equation.