Black or White Socks

[tjones1]

I, too, wear white socks in the summer.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

White socks!!

[APG]

As far as what color socks, I'd check what is the custom in your area, but I've always worn black socks. Never realized people thought you looked like an old man wearing black socks...unless you're talking about the high socks in which case you'll look like an old man period regardless of color. I know when I was in high school not too long ago, none of us would be caught wearing white socks with black shoes unless the socks were low cut.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Black socks, but be sure to wear a pair of white socks underneath. My frosh basketball coach told us a story about some president's son who got blood poisoning from wearing colored socks next to his feet, which has prompted me to this day to always wear a pair of white socks inside my black socks whenever black is called for.

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

That's an urban legend. Calvin Coolidge Jr. died as a result of blood poisoning not as a result of colored socks next to his feet. Rather he died because played tennis with his brother without wearing socks...and subsequently developed a blister which became infected.

snopes.com: Death of Calvin Coolidge's Son

Consider the source.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by tjones1

I, too, wear white socks in the summer.

Do you have a black PODS in summer?

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Consider the source.

Hey, my frosh coach was right about the 1-3-1 zone which my alma mater still uses with much success today, so he must have been right about me not wearing colored socks next to our feet. You can go ahead and die of some kind of blood disorder, but not me!

[VaTerp]

Originally Posted by AllPurposeGamer

As far as what color socks, I'd check what is the custom in your area, but I've always worn black socks. Never realized people thought you looked like an old man wearing black socks...unless you're talking about the high socks in which case you'll look like an old man period regardless of color. I know when I was in high school not too long ago, none of us would be caught wearing white socks with black shoes unless the socks were low cut.

Same here. I always wear black socks and don't get the connection with old men unless you are talking about high dress type socks.

Those of us who grew up in the Fab Five days, at least the people I know and encounter, usually wear low cut black socks with black sneakers. Much better look IMO.

[JugglingReferee]

Originally Posted by The_Rookie

Basic Question: Black or white sock with shorts and stripes for summer leagues?

If I was color blind it would not matter

Thanks!

We use white socks; preferably ankle socks.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Freddy

Black socks, but be sure to wear a pair of white socks underneath. My frosh basketball coach told us a story about some president's son who got blood poisoning from wearing colored socks next to his feet, which has prompted me to this day to always wear a pair of white socks inside my black socks whenever black is called for.

My junior high school gym teacher (that's what they were called back then, not physical education instructors, like today) told us pretty much the same thing. Never colored socks for gym class. If you get a blister, the dye could cause blood poisoning. Also, always wear two pairs of socks, to prevent blisters. Forty-five years later and I'm still following Mr. Dimico's sage advice.

[Mark Padgett]

I actually wear the same socks for games regardless of the season. They're "special" socks for diabetics (which I am), since we have to take extra care of our feet. They are two layers that "give" when you walk or run so there's no pulling or friction with your feet, especially the bottoms. The inside lining is white and the outside layer is black. They're perfect for officiating even if you don't have foot problems. They're made by the Wright corporation and I buy them at a foot care store.

[Raymond]

Camp = white socks

Summer League = black socks

Regardless of color, always ankle length.

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

. . . The inside lining is white and the outside layer is black. They're perfect for officiating even if you don't have foot problems. . .

What? Come again? Black socks that are white on the inside? Wright Corporation? Someone pinch me!
That way I'd be able to cut my sock drawer inventory in half and my frosh Coach Dobberstein would still approve and I won't get some presidential disease where my feet fall off and I have to officiate with stubs for the rest of my life.
Thanx Mark! I'm getting some for camps!

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

. . . "special" socks for diabetics . . . two layers . . . inside lining is white and the outside layer is black . . . made by the Wright corporation . . .

I went to several websites and had difficulty findiing which style of Wright socks you're talking about. Can you give me a style # from a website that can plug me into which ones you're talking about?
You can PM me if you don't feel like being some sort of crass salesman for another's company.
Really. I'll order 'em tonight.

[grunewar]

After being ill-equipt once, I now carry shorts and extra socks (white and black) with me in my bag at all times.

When in Rome.........

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Freddy

I went to several websites and had difficulty findiing which style of Wright socks you're talking about. Can you give me a style # from a website that can plug me into which ones you're talking about?
You can PM me if you don't feel like being some sort of crass salesman for another's company.
Really. I'll order 'em tonight.

I think it's their "xtra wide" style 528 - color: black.

WRIGHTSOCK Anti-Blister Double Layer and Performance Sport Socks