Socks for skates

Ice skating is one of the most favorite activities for children and adults. In recent years, a large number of indoor ice rinks have been built, which allows you to enjoy skiing at any time of the year.

Sports shops offer a wide range of skates for all population groups, both for athletes and ordinary fans. But if professionals, as a rule, know exactly all the nuances of selection, then the rest of the population is often lost among the variety of goods offered. One of these problems may be the question of choosing socks for skates.

It would seem that it could be easier to choose socks? However, as practice shows, the wrong choice of models for ice skating can significantly spoil the pleasure of the process.

In sports stores there is a huge assortment of socks for a wide variety of sports. Models for skates should have characteristic features.

Since figure skating and hockey skates are of sufficient height and must fit the leg very tightly, the edge of the boot can rub the skin hard. A high toe forms a gasket between the foot and the boot, protecting from scuffs.

Skates practically do not let air in, and the load during training is quite large, so it is advisable to have perforations in the front so that the legs sweat less and do not get wet.

Modern manufacturers very often produce hosiery with the addition of special threads that prevent the growth of bacteria and the formation of odors.

Socks should not be loose and creased, as this can lead to severe rubbing of the boot and the formation of corns.

1. The thickness of the sock should not be very large, since in socks that are too thick, for example, woolen, the foot will feel worse for the skate and the movement will be uncomfortable. Too thin can not withstand the load and break during training. When riding on the street, such a sock will not warm and your legs will quickly freeze.
2. In principle, amateurs can choose the options of any sports brands that meet the above requirements. The tracking models of Outventure, Decathlon or Demix are perfect.

Specialized socks for skates are made for professional athletes using high-tech materials. Most often you can find options for hockey skates.

Hockey training is characterized by very high loads, so in such products a combination of modern synthetic threads with high wear resistance is used.

Bauer has released a series for professional Elite players. This sock model consists of 60% Kevlar fibers, which have the highest strength. The front uses Coolmax technology, which provides leg ventilation and sweat that drains out.

Reebok offers professionals its 20K model. The technologies used in the manufacture are also aimed at increasing strength and improving foot ventilation. According to renowned hockey player Brian McGratten, it was Reebok's 20K socks that saved his leg from injury during training.

Of course, such models are not cheap. But, given the operating time and properties of these options, the price is justified.