How to spot a good pair of athletic socks
Jan 10, 2023| If you have carefully observed sports socks, you will find that the appearance of sports socks is very different from the appearance of ordinary socks.
There are five points in total:
1. Thick feel - towel bottom design
The towel bottom design is also called the terry bottom design. First of all, when the sports socks are held in the hand, they feel very thick, which is to give people a feeling of real material invisibly.
As for why it is so thick?
That's because the purpose of this design is to provide cushioning and protection, and it is soft under the feet, slowing down the shock during exercise and protecting the feet. This is why athletic socks feel "thicker" than regular socks.
2. The sole of the foot - anti-skid strip design
There will be a convex design on the sole of the foot, which looks a bit technological, and this is anti-slip treatment. In order to prevent the feet from slipping in the shoes during exercise.
I once saw someone ask: Is the non-slip strip an IQ tax?
Let's be fair, take playing ball as an example. When you run around in ordinary socks to pass or shoot, don't your feet slip in your shoes?
It is important to wear a pair of good shoes when playing, but if the socks are not comfortable enough, no matter how good the shoes are, it will hurt your feet.
The same goes for running.
If the socks slip in the shoes, it will also be uncomfortable to start running.
After a long time, the soles of the feet will wear calluses, which is not conducive to the health of the feet.
3. Sock toe design - flat seam toe
If you are a friend who does not know enough about sports socks, you may think that the seams of all socks are flat, so is it possible that the merchants will still sell our defective products?
Here I want to explain the flat seam head: it refers to the special design of the seam, this "flat" is not the other "flat". If you look inside the socks, there is no thread left. It is comfortable to wear, and it is to reduce friction and heaviness.
If you are a friend who exercises regularly, you can understand how the friction feels on the toes during exercise. The flat seam is to reduce the friction and effectively protect the toes.
4. Technology mesh design on the instep
It is very important to keep your feet dry during exercise, and whether they are dry has a lot to do with the breathability of socks.
The breathability of socks is related to the material of the socks, and has a lot to do with the functional design. The sports socks will be designed with a technical mesh on the instep, and the air-permeable holes arranged closely one by one can keep the feet breathing freely, drain moisture outward, and keep the feet dry.
5. Sock body design - 3D cushioning design
This part is designed to protect the calf and reduce the shock generated by the calf and ankle during movement. The appearance looks like a regular outward bulge, and it also looks very technological.
This is the charm of sports socks, one tall design after another.
When you choose sports socks, you can also stretch the socks to feel how elastic they are. Sports socks are very elastic. Such excellent resilience allows you to feel a good fit when wearing it. In other words: it fits well. Of course, the fit of socks is not only determined by the elasticity, but also related to the size of the socks, which will be updated for everyone in future articles.
Sports socks will make your feet feel more comfortable during sports.
Don't underestimate the role of sports socks for sports.