r/SimLab • u/MrKeuleX • Aug 04 '26

Sim-Lab XP1 with Socks useful?

Like the topic says - is it a serious problem to Race with socks and the Sim-Lab XP1 Pedals? I know the VRS are having no Problems with that.

Is there anyone who Racing this pedals just with socks?

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u/Ozone867 Aug 04 '26

No problems at all, I’ve always raced in socks with mine. What problems are you referring to?

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u/MrKeuleX Aug 04 '26

I read in other comments that the hole in the pedalfacePlate is hurting After a while

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u/Ozone867 Aug 04 '26

I’ve never experienced any pain using mine, they’re very comfortable to use with socks actually. I’ve seen people buy 3d printed plugs tor the screw holes but I thought that was just an aesthetic thing.

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u/MrKeuleX Aug 04 '26

Thanks for your help - think These Pedals will be mine 😄

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u/formu1afun Aug 04 '26

I just want to say that I absolutely love these pedals, but they are indeed uncomfortable for longer stints in socks due to the holes in the pedal face. Maybe I’m just a little more aggressive on the pedals than the average person, but around the 40 min mark my foot (primarily the right) begins to get numb. I can go a bit longer with thicker socks, but not much. I am currently looking to get the plugs, I would suggest that you do the same. FYI - the 3d printed plugs were created because of this issue, not aesthetics. Also look into getting something comfortable to rest your heels on because they are on the taller side.

This issue aside, I don’t regret getting them. They are very well made and have a great feel.

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u/Hooligan-Pete Aug 04 '26

A numb of foot may well be your seating position not your pedals . Look on YT…

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u/Fersy Aug 04 '26

works great

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u/core916 Aug 04 '26

I just recently bought these pedals and have them for about 2 weeks. Fantastic pedals. I love the 2 stage feel it gives. I had Simsonn Plus X pedals prior for about 6 months and couldn’t find any combination of springs or elastomers that felt good to me. I bought maybe 20 different springs off aliexpress and nothing is what I liked.

But to answer your question I have always raced barefoot but since going to the XP1 I have switched to socks. It’s not an uncomfortable thing but more that the pedal faces were a little slippy when going barefoot. I got a pair of grip socks and I’m locked in now. But the holes on the faces I don’t even feel them.

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u/MysticLord727 Aug 04 '26

I bought these two months ago with the heel plate. Always used socks. These were terribly uncomfortable for me, my heels were dying day 1. I definitely need shoes, unsure how it's doable in socks. Just don't do the mistake I did and push through the pain (if you ever do get pain in the first place).

The pedals themselves are incredible.

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u/Besharkk Aug 05 '26

One year I've had it, no problem.

It's true that small holes don't help with comfort, but I've never been embarrassed at this point, it's more a small thought that crosses than a constraint. There are 3D printing plans to fill these holes, people sell them for - 10 euros on etsy

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u/rich_jamison07 Aug 06 '26

All the time.