The first cool (hot?) socks in Zwift were the Fire Socks, released as a level 50 bonus unlock back in 2022.
But there’s a new sock on the block giving the fire socks some competition both in exclusivity and fun. Confetti Socks were released in April 2024 as a bonus unlock for level 100 Zwifters (who also unlock the level 100 kit).
How do they work? Here’s me dropping a Ride On bomb while wearing confetti socks:
Riders who wear confetti socks have a special ability: their Ride Ons are confetti-filled and include a +2XP bonus! That is, when you receive a Ride On from a confetti sock wearer, you’ll see confetti on your screen, plus that +2XP bonus.
(You’ll also unlock the “Party On!” badge the first time you get a Ride On from a level 100 Zwifter. This badge is worth an additional 50XP.)
The confetti is only visible to the rider who gives the Ride On and rider who receives it.
Like the fire socks, confetti socks can be put on or taken off in your garage:
I already enjoyed dropping Ride On bombs when riding in groups. Then, using Zwift Ride with Play Controllers made it even easier. And now with the confetti bursts and XP bonuses, I enjoy it even more! It’s like I’m a walking (riding) confetti cannon…
One Confetti Caveat
If you like to use the Companion app to give Ride Ons to friends who are riding while you’re sitting on the couch or hanging in the coffee shop, you should know that those Ride Ons aren’t confetti Ride Ons.
Basically, you have to be active in game in order for your Ride Ons to include the confetti burst.
Your Thoughts
Are you a fan of the confetti socks, or are you a party pooper? Share your thoughts below.
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