Things To Know Before Investing in Men’s Sports Socks
Who would’ve thought of socks to be one of the most important pieces of clothing in your gym wear or training gear? I mean, they’re just socks! Well, if you also think along these lines, carry on reading to be pleasantly surprised.
As harmless as they seem, sports socks play an essential role in ensuring your health and fitness goals are achieved. Human feet are genetically sweaty, which means they get moist whenever we have a pair of shoes on regardless of the weather. When we’re working out or performing physical activity, these sweat molecules of amplified tenfold. Sweaty feet can become home to different kinds of harmful bacteria, which can develop into an odour, skin infections, sores, and bumps. However, when we wear a good pair of sports socks with our trainers, they absorb the moisture from under and around our feet and help it evaporate. I know what you’re thinking, “Okay, great, that’s what all socks do!”
Actually, no. Not all socks perform this task, and many others as well as their counterparts. Therefore, we have compiled a list of things you need to be mindful of before considering your next purchase of sports socks. While the colour and size are obvious factors to look for when finding appropriate socks for any occasion, you might want to pay attention to some other details as well.
- A Good Pair of Sports Socks Is Good at Wicking
Wicking is what you call the transfer of moisture from the inner part of the sock to the exterior surface area so that your feet remain dry. However, depending on the amount of perspiration your feet are capable of producing, you might want to be weary of the material your socks are made from. For naturally more sweaty feet, you need natural fibers like cotton. For performance sports socks like 10 LDN’s range, you want to look for magic components such as technical coolmax fibers that help to keep feet dry and support your movement.
- Cushioning of The Pressure Points
We all know that the pressure points of our feet lie under our toes and our heel. In fact, these are also two of the most common places for sores and blisters to develop if you’re not wearing the right footwear. Therefore, it is essential for a good pair of sports socks to have extra padding under your toes and your heel. For high impact or intensity activities such as weight training or crossfit, look for a performance sock that also has arch support at the bridge of the foot.
- Perfect Elastic
A very common complaint from sock wearers continues to be that their socks leave marks on their ankles or shins. This is something nobody wants because, however, short-lasting they may be, these imprints can be quite uncomfortable and can also cause unnecessary itching. On the other hand, a sock should also not have a top elastic so loose that it keeps falling down. The perfect size for the elastic varies depending on the size of your ankle or shin, but once you find yours, it is best to stick to it.
- Seamless Stitch Around the Toes
Your toe region is one of the most sensitive and should be paid the most attention to when buying socks. Extra fabric around the toes or a line of stitching can irritate your toes and cause itching. Nobody wants to have itchy feet if they’re trying to run a lap around the track. This seam can also cause excess moisture to accumulate near your toes which can aggravate the stink (Gross!). Look for a seamless pair of socks whenever you’re out sock shopping next, and thank us later!
Final Thoughts
One of the best ways to make sure you get your perfect socks every time is to do your research on different brands and try out one product from each. We suggest trying 10 LDN’s performance sock introductory range. They’re unique, individual and support all of your sock(ing) needs.
