Football Socks
Like many other sports, football requires socks that will minimize moisture and friction.
This is best accomplished through a synthetic blend or materials like olefin and nylon.
Golf Socks
Traditionally, dress socks have been worn with golf pants. However, with the emergence of
synthetic blends and the increase in golfers wearing shorts, the question is no longer,
“black or white socks?”If you’re wearing lighter shorts and golf shoes, lighter dress socks are
appropriate. For a darker outfit, opt for dark-colored socks. Synthetic blends give your socks a much lower profile, but they keep you
comfortable on your feet all day. If you prefer to showboat with bright patterns on your socks,
absolutely go for it.
Hockey Socks
The biggest challenge hockey players face when it comes to footwear is avoiding sliced tendons
and injury to their ankles from the blades and sticks of other players. Many players solve this
problem by wearing thick, cut-resistant Kevlar socks that cover the lower leg.
Horseback Riding Socks
Riding boots are either ankle or knee height and are usually made leather or synthetic pleather.
Usually, they are worn over the pants, so they can become quite warm, especially during the
summer. The best option for socks is a thin, hydrophobic pair that will wick sweat away from
the skin. Make sure the socks are long enough to travel the length of your boot.
Ice skating Socks
Ice skates are tight-fitting shoes, and an ice skater’s feet undergo a lot of pressure from all sides. To deal with friction,
double socks are recommended. Wear a thin, synthetic or nylon sock on the inside and a wool,
cotton, or acrylic blend on the outside.
Rock Climbing Socks
Some rock climbers wear socks, while others prefer to wear no socks. This is a personal choice.
Rock climbing shoes are designed to be incredibly tight so that the wearer can use the tip of his
or her toe while climbing. If you’re worried about odor, perspiration, a blister, or don’t want to put
your foot in a rented climbing shoe, wear a very thin, synthetic sock.
Skateboarding Socks
Skateboarding shoes provide the wearer with a lot of padding, so a moisture-wicking sock isn’t useful because the moisture can’t evaporate through the thick shoes. A simple
cotton sock works just fine for a skateboarder.
