Best Motocross Socks for Hot Weather & Sweat (2025 Guide)

Riding in the heat is one of the quickest ways to destroy your comfort — especially if your socks can’t keep up.
Sweaty feet, slipping socks, rubbing braces… every MX rider has felt it.

That’s why many riders switch to Goatbrand MX moto socks built specifically for long motos and high-heat riding conditions.

The good news?
There are socks built specifically for hot weather riding.

Here’s how to choose socks that stay dry, stay up, and keep you riding comfortably in the heat.

1. Why Heat Ruins Most Motocross Socks

When your feet get hot:

• sweat breaks down the fabric

• socks lose grip on your skin

• they start sliding down

• your brace begins rubbing

• moisture causes blisters

Most “normal” moto socks aren’t made for:

• Australian summer

• Hot humidity

• deep sand motos

• preseason heatwaves

They get heavy, wet, and gross within a moto or two.

2. What Makes a Sock Good for Hot Weather Riding?

Look for these features:

✔ Moisture-wicking fibres

Moves sweat AWAY from the skin.

✔ Thin-but-strong compression

Too thick = hotter.
Too thin = no support.
You want balance.

✔ Breathable mesh zones

Especially above the ankle and shin.

✔ Anti-slip cuff

Sweaty legs = slipping socks — unless the cuff is engineered properly.

Our Goatbrand MX moto socks are made with high-wick yarn and compression tech so they don’t sag when soaked.

3. Signs Your Socks Aren’t Made for Heat

If you notice any of these:

• socks feel heavy when wet

• you get hot spots on your feet

• your socks smell instantly

• braces start rubbing

• they slide down mid-moto

You’re in the wrong socks.

Hot-weather riding has its own demands.

4. The Best Type of MX Socks for Sweat

The ideal hot-weather sock should have:

• compression from ankle to knee

• breathable mesh

• high-wick yarn

• thin shin zones for better boot fit

• strong elastic cuff

• anti-odour fabric if possible

This keeps your feet cool AND stops the sock from falling.

5. Why Goatbrand MX Socks Work Better in Heat

We ride in brutal Australian summers — so our socks needed to handle:

• 38°C+ days

• deep ruts

• long motos

• knee brace pressure

• moisture

• sweat buildup

Our materials dry fast, stay supportive, and don’t roll down.

Check out the Goatbrand MX moto sock range to upgrade your summer rides.

Final Thoughts

If your socks get heavy and wet during motos, it’s not you — it’s the socks.
Hot-weather riding requires a completely different construction.

Good socks won’t stop the heat…
But they WILL stop the sweat from ruining your ride.