{"product_id":"windsock-pro","title":"Windsock PRO","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Spatzwear launched the Windsock2 some years ago, we created a brand new niche. Since then, the Windsock2 has been worn to victory in Tour de France stages as well as many of the Classics races (including the Tour of Flanders, Paris Roubaix and Milan San Remo), not forgetting the UCI World Gravel Championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 2026, we have developed an oversock that pushes the boundaries even further... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Windsock PRO shares many of the fabrics and features of our legendary Windsock2 but adds a new internal gripper which has been in development for 2 years. The new vertical grippers offer a secure grip on the leg without any extra compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting at the SSE Hub wind tunnel (George Fox Cycling Solutions) indicated that the Windsock PRO is more aerodynamic than any other similar product we tested. Here are our findings from the tunnel:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eCdA Run Average Difference vs Wind Socks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003e: -0.0002 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eDelivers improved aerodynamic performance over Wind Socks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eCdA reductions are slightly greater across most yaw and speed angles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eDifferences range from: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.000000pt; font-family: 'CourierNewPSMT';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003e0 to -0.0005 in most yaw-speed combinations. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eWind Sock Pro is the most aerodynamically efficient of the three models, delivering consistent and deeper CdA reductions than the baseline Wind Socks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eConclusion w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003ehen using Wind Socks as the baseline: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"column\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 10.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT';\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eWind Sock Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eis the top performer, offering the best aerodynamic advantage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 10.000000pt; font-family: 'SymbolMT';\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eAll three models perform well, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eWind Sock Pro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eleading by a small but consistent margin. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003e\"These results suggest that the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eWindsock PRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri'; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.000000pt; font-family: 'Calibri';\"\u003eis the optimal choice for riders seeking the best aerodynamic performance in varying wind conditions without wanting or needing a full overshoe\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the oversocks worn by Mathieu van der Poel in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in 2026. At the time of this event, we sent one pair of Windsock PRO to Alpecin-Premier Tech for evaluation by the riders. The results speak for themselves...\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped for when you need immunity from the wind or protection from the elements when speed is paramount. The new Windsock PRO has a waterproof, stretchy, sleek fitting main panel with a super aerodynamic lycra leg section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x radial leg grippers plus 4 x vertical grippers to ensure a non-slip grip. We have added a very sticky silicone tape to the hem, in addition to a woven-in silicone gripper. We do not know of another manufacturer who has gone to these levels to ensure a good fit on the legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriated, aero fabric is cut and tuned to follow the contours of the ankle joint and articulate beautifully without wrinkling \/ creasing on the pedal stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut tall to meet UCI length regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA very tough velcro fastener tucks neatly behind the cleat\/pedal interface to allow easy wearing, tuning of fit and a very aerodynamic silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKevlar toe area to avoid nicks and tears to the fabric. This is another first in Aero Overshoe design, used originally for the Windsock2.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone grippers have been placed inside the heel area to lock the booties solid against your shoes. They will not \"ride up\" your heels during a race situation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA subtle new logo in mid grey keeps things classy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e***NOTE - PLEASE WASH THESE WITH WASHING POWDER \/ DETERGENT BEFORE FIRST USE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE WHITE SHOES. ANY SEEPING OF COLOUR (WHILST BEING ANNOYING) IS NOT PERMANENT. WE HAVE SEEN COLOUR SEEPAGE ON MATTE WHITE SPECIALIZED SHOES. OTHER BRANDS HAVE BEEN FINE... 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