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February, 2011

Why do some Athletes go without socks in sports?

February 27, 2011 by Admin

Question:

I noticed that in some women’s sports the Athletes go with out socks. In softball one the players on the team said she prefers to wear her cleats with no socks because it helps her concentrate on pitching and she does that in both games and practice and said socks are to uncomfortable in cleats during games. I saw the same thing in basketball and tennis as mainly the women’s players go without socks in their shoes when playing and in practice. Most of them just said they can’t stand wearing socks when playing sports as one said makes them feel to much weight on their feet. Does it it really give an advanage?

Answer/s:
I always thought they wore socks that barely cover the feet and were hidden by the shoe, I think some do. What’s interesting is a few years ago everyone used to tape their ankles when participating, whenever a trainer had to come out to attend to a tennis player they would have to cut the tape off and then re-apply. I think tennis shoes now are softer and more absorbent inside, terry cloth lining I suppose. Times change, no more socks and taping. I don’t know about an advantage, but if you feel more comfortable without socks, then it’s a psychological edge.