Socks...

Discuss your gear and stitching and shoe modification in here.
Post Reply
caseyweed
Shredaholic
Posts: 178
Joined: 28 Apr 2006 13:56
Location: Trinidad, Colorado

Socks...

Post by caseyweed »

Before I started playing footbag I prefered to where about mid-shin length socks as they just felt more comfortable and kept my legs warmer in the winter. But since I've started playing I haven't had any ankle socks or anything of about that size so I haven't been shredding in socks at all. The long socks get my legs too hot so I shred sockless now. Though I will pick up a lot of pairs of ankle socks when I get enough money.

I was just curious to see if anyone had a preference of sock length or material to play in.
Casey Mead
gangsta
BSOS Beast
Posts: 489
Joined: 26 Mar 2006 09:58
Location: Tulsa, Jokelahoma

Post by gangsta »

My favorite socks are Adidas Climacool, and Airwalk socks. Ankle length... They are vastly superior to any sock i've ever tried, in every way (except price).
User avatar
Drew Hamilton
Multidex Master
Posts: 231
Joined: 10 Jul 2006 20:04
Location: Richmond, Va, USA
Contact:

Post by Drew Hamilton »

Same.
caseyweed
Shredaholic
Posts: 178
Joined: 28 Apr 2006 13:56
Location: Trinidad, Colorado

Post by caseyweed »

When I play sockless, my shoes and feet get too....boggy. And frankly it makes my shoes smell bad from the direct foot sweat. I'm gonna check out these socks. I need ankle socks. Thanks for your guys' input.
Casey Mead
User avatar
Wasabi
Amatera-Sewing
Posts: 4249
Joined: 26 Aug 2005 11:24
Location: Queens, NYC, NY, USA

Post by Wasabi »

I play in Nike Cushioned Runner Socks. I sometimes wear the lightweight version if it's too hot out, but their the preferred socks I wear, anywhere.

I never wear long socks or mid-ankle socks anymore.
Waylon Lew - maker of Wasabi bags
NYFA represent.
"Footbag can be pretty frustrating when it's supposed to be fun. I was partly driven by this forum - practice, practice, practice... As that is true, I think someone can be too focused on progressing and training that they miss the fun aspect of it." - Bander87
Kyle Hewitt
something more funny
Posts: 1273
Joined: 31 Jul 2005 11:06

Post by Kyle Hewitt »

I never play with socks. I feel I play better (for some odd reason) without them.
jrstubs
Atomsmashasaurus Dex
Posts: 927
Joined: 29 Jun 2006 12:32
Location: Middle East

Post by jrstubs »

I never play in socks either, I can feel the bag better, and I play better.
User avatar
Spontaneous Spaz
Atomsmashasaurus Dex
Posts: 938
Joined: 15 May 2006 17:57
Location: Centerport, NY
Contact:

Post by Spontaneous Spaz »

i prefer playing in socks... after like 20 minutes.. my feet get really sweaty then slip in the shoes.. i get horrible grip.
User avatar
Oroza
Fearless
Posts: 569
Joined: 19 May 2006 22:50
Location: Chicago

Post by Oroza »

yeah socks are my feet towels
Plain, with everything.
User avatar
PegLegHolly
Swashbuckler
Posts: 2475
Joined: 02 Aug 2006 17:43
Location: Cleveland, OH
Contact:

Post by PegLegHolly »

athletic style socks are what i use... they have the arc support and they ventilate well. they come ind ifferent ankle lengths but most of them dont reach your shins. i like the kind that go below the ankle because i dont feel too restrained.


id like to try the climacool socks but i havent justified kpaying money for them yet.
Holly Mathews
peglegholly.com
User avatar
Wasabi
Amatera-Sewing
Posts: 4249
Joined: 26 Aug 2005 11:24
Location: Queens, NYC, NY, USA

Post by Wasabi »

I really like Climalite socks, but I could never find them in size 9-11. I always find them in 10-13. :|
Waylon Lew - maker of Wasabi bags
NYFA represent.
"Footbag can be pretty frustrating when it's supposed to be fun. I was partly driven by this forum - practice, practice, practice... As that is true, I think someone can be too focused on progressing and training that they miss the fun aspect of it." - Bander87
User avatar
Stefan
Multidex Master
Posts: 210
Joined: 07 Apr 2006 10:09
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Post by Stefan »

I prefer no socks. I cant play when I have them on, its really wierd... :?
905
User avatar
Tsiangkun
Post Master General
Posts: 2855
Joined: 23 Feb 2003 02:27
Location: Oaktown

Post by Tsiangkun »

I like thin socks, that are never washed so they form to the feet and get crispy.

They discontinued my favorite socks years ago.
User avatar
TomLacey
Circle Kicker
Posts: 5
Joined: 10 Sep 2006 09:59
Location: County Durham, England

Post by TomLacey »

i use normal sports socks which are reason ably thick so they give a slight bit more shock absorbstion. ive been meaning to get some 1000 mile ancle socks for a while now but they are £10+ :(

socks rule lols!
Tom Lacey

14 Years old

UK Shredder

Impossible is Nothing
User avatar
Zeke
Specific Islander
Posts: 3707
Joined: 08 Apr 2003 21:55
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contact:

Post by Zeke »

I don't have a favorite brand. Generally any cheap socks that are ankle height or below that is fine.
Zeke

Funny movie titles if the movie were about poop:
Red
Fast & the Furious
The Green Mile
Children of the Corn
There Will be Blood
Post Reply