I think Lance's socks are made to order for him by Defeet. They make an aireator sock with a 5" cuff and that looks like what Lance sports. Lance often steathily uses defeet armwarmers, without any adornment. Not a bad product endorsement, considering what Nike must be paying him each year, combined with the fact that Nike has all the team gear made to order by Giordana in Italy. I am sure Lance has had a HUGE influence on what the team gear is like over the last few years.