| Looking good is only part of their function | | | | - 65% polyester / 25% nylon / 10% spandex. |
| Soccer socks are an important part of soccer | | | | - 80% Stretch Yarn and 20% Acrylic. I think that you |
| uniforms. They must match the team colors and suit | | | | get the picture. |
| your personal needs. Like any part of your soccer | | | | What's Right For You? |
| gear they must also take a beating. How many times | | | | Only you can decide what soccer socks are best for |
| have you come out of a hard tackle thanking your | | | | you. Some of the claims that sock makers will tell |
| socks for holding up your shinguards? | | | | you about are: |
| Length | | | | - Performance yarns that will wick moisture away. |
| They should be long enough to easily cover your | | | | Prevents blisters. |
| shinguards. But they have to stay up! The referee will | | | | - Mesh construction that creates ventilated toe area. |
| not allow you to continue playing if your shinguards | | | | - Mesh construction on the calf for more ventilation. |
| are exposed. | | | | - Cushion or half-cushion foot for comfort. |
| Some soccer players like them to be extra long so | | | | - Elastic in the ankle and arch to keep the socks up. |
| they can turn them down at the top, not just have | | | | - Anti-bacterial treated. |
| them cover their shinguards. It's a style thing. | | | | - Ribbed Arch for comfort. |
| Comfort | | | | Durability |
| Soccer socks are very unlike their normal socks as | | | | Polyester and its relatives appear to provide the |
| they are much thicker than regular socks. They are | | | | longest life. I suggest that you look for polyester to |
| designed to provide cushion to your feet and to | | | | be the first, or largest percentage of the sock. You |
| allow your feet to breathe. But all are not created | | | | may pay a bit more, for these socks but your feet |
| equal. | | | | will be happier. A soccer players feet are the most |
| They are available in pure cotton blends, cotton wool | | | | important, aren't they? So why not invest a little bit |
| varieties and a number of synthetic blends. Or a | | | | more for a good pair of socks. |
| combination of all these including lycra / spandex. | | | | Colors |
| Here are some examples of the materials used: | | | | They are available in an endless number of colors. |
| - 77% Polyester/21% Nylon/2% lycra. | | | | You can support your favorite club side with a pair of |
| - 80/20 cotton polyamide (what the heck is | | | | their socks while in practice, but you must have your |
| polyamide?). | | | | team socks for a game. After all you are part of a |
| - 55% Polyester, 25% Nylon, 10% Spandex, 10% | | | | team. |
| Acrylic. | | | | |