Black or White 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

[amusedofficial]

Black socks and sandals during the summer. This is the summer basketball version of a Full Cleveland.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

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.

It that is the case, you better wear nothing but white clothes anywhere on your body. You never know when a cut or abrasion might surface.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

It that is the case, you better wear nothing but white clothes anywhere on your body. You never know when a cut or abrasion might surface.

Two layers of white clothing.