Ice skating socks

Ice skating is one of the 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 athletes and hobbyists. 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 products offered. One such problem can be the question of choosing skate socks.

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

Sports stores have a huge assortment of socks for a wide variety of sports. Skate models must have characteristic features.

Since figure and hockey skates are of sufficient height and must fit very tightly around the leg, the edge of the boot can severely chafe the skin. A high toe box forms a cushion between the foot and the boot, protecting against scuffs.

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

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

The socks should not dangle or gather in folds, as this can lead to severe chafing of the boot and the formation of calluses.

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

Specialized skate socks 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, therefore, a combination of modern synthetic threads with high wear resistance is used in such products.

Bauer has released the Elite series for professional players. This sock design is made up of 60% Kevlar fibers, which are extremely durable. The forefoot uses Coolmax technology to ventilate the leg and wick sweat out.

Reebok offers professionals its 20K model. The technologies used in the manufacture are also aimed at increasing the strength and improving the ventilation of the foot. According to the famous hockey player Brian McGratten, it was the Reebok 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.