Socks or No Socks?

I have never put them on in T1 and as I move into a HIM next year, I still don't think I will.  I will be putting them on in T2 for that one, though.  For sprints and even Olys, I stay sans sock the entire way.  The 10k is kind of pushing it for me without socks though.

If you've got the right shoes, you should be able to do the shorter distances without them, but it's really down to personal preference.  Is saving a few seconds in transition worth messing with your head on the bike or run as you worry about blisters? 

I went no socks in my last race, and while the bike portion was chilly (ambient temp in the low 50s, wind about 8mph), my toes were so numb coming off the bike that they stuttered my cadence during the first mile on the run.

So, when it's warmer I advocate barefoot. When it's colder, take the extra 15 sec. 

Word.

My tri shoes are made to go sockless...but I throw socks on in T2. 

Chris

when I put socks on in T1 they are always soaking wet on the bike and I feel like I'm pedeling with weights on my feet..

But I will before the run,,  

From my point of view, you can have this doubt on Sprint or max Oly distances AND if 30-60 seconds more count for you.

For longer distances, does it make sense? How do you usually ride and run at your home? With or without? You should go the same for longer than Oly distances unless, again, 30-60 seconds make the difference for your final time.

In my case, only Sprint distances without, then always riding and running with.

Blisters can stop you training...

60 seconds more not! 

Negatory on the socks on race day. I almost never wear socks when I'm riding (unless it's pretty cold out, and I'm actually riding outside on said cold day). Run training depends on the shoes, but I prefer a well-fitting shoe with no chafing seams, and no socks.

I am with MoquiVA on this. T1 no socks, unless it is cold out. Had a sprint this weekend and rode without socks, ran on ice cubes. Normally, no socks in T1 because I want my feet dry when I put them on. My feet are sensitive creatures. I am prone to blisters in normal shoes. So, I will always treat them with respect and give them socks when running to keep them comfy.  Only took 5 seconds to put socks on. Mounting and dismounting my bike is where I loose time in transition. 

Are you prone to blisters in normal shoes? If you are this may be an indication not to go sockless on a run.