Private sale football socks

High socks, ankle socks or sleeves: three styles

Players today have the choice of three styles. The classic high sock goes up to just below the knee and covers the shin guard entirely: it's the kit of amateur clubs and football schools. The footless sleeve, like the adidas Team Sleeve, only covers the leg and is paired with a non-slip ankle sock, chosen for its grip in the shoe. This duo has become popular among professionals, who want to keep a thin, tight sock on their foot while displaying the team colours on the leg. Both options are equally good for covering the shin guard.

The rest of the kit

Private football sales also include:

• Shirts.
• Shorts.
• Tracksuits.
• Footwear, studs and indoor shoes.

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Why do players cut or hole their socks?

Socks with holes at the calf have become a trademark on the pitch. Players make small holes to relieve the compression of a very tight fabric, which they associate with a feeling of heavy legs or cramps, although this effect has not been proven. Some cut the foot off their match sock to turn it into a sleeve and wear their own non-slip ankle sock underneath. The rules allow these modifications as long as the appearance remains compliant: any adhesive tape or material placed on the outside must be the same colour as the sock area it covers.

Club socks: Paris, London, Turin and la Roja

Club socks extend the team's colours down to the ankles. The PSG offers several pairs, including one reserved for the goalkeeper, who must stand out from the outfield players by wearing a unique shade. Chelsea and Tottenham, two London clubs, also offer socks in their colours, to be worn at the stadium or in everyday life. The socks of the Spanish national team, both home and away, along with those of Juventus, complete the supporter’s outfit. For amateur clubs, models from Puma Teamgoal, Jako, or Hummel can be ordered in a whole range of solid colours matching the team's shirts.

Polyester, elastane and sizes: how to choose your pair

A football sock generally combines polyester, which dries quickly and withstands washes, with a bit of elastane for support on the calf. Training models from Nike, Puma, Stanno, or Erima focus on durability, while match models often add ribbed or cushioned areas under the foot. Sizes cover several shoe sizes, from the smallest children's sizes to large adult sizes: you choose the range that includes your size, then check that the sock comes up high enough to fully cover the shin guard without creasing at the ankle.

Frequently asked questions

How do you put on football socks with shin guards?

First, put on the sock up to the ankle, place the shin guard against the shin, then pull up the sock over the top. A support sleeve or tape in the same colour as the sock prevents it from slipping during the match.

Why do footballers wear high socks?

The laws of the game require socks that completely cover the shin guards. They also protect the skin from chafing and stud impacts, and extend the team colours all the way down the leg.

How do you wash muddy football socks?

Soak them in cold water to loosen the mud, then wash at thirty or forty degrees, inside out, without fabric softener that affects elasticity. Air drying preserves the fibres and prevents shrinking.

Do children need a special size?

Yes, children’s socks have a shorter leg, suited to the length of the shin, and a smaller foot. An adult sock that's too long will bunch under the knee and cause the shin guard to slip; therefore, you should stick with the children's range up to adult sizes.

Are compression socks useful in football?

They support the calf and can aid recovery after exercise, but they do not replace the sock required by the regulations. Some players wear them under their match sock or after the game.