Golf Socks
Posted on 03. Dec, 2009 by admin in Socks
There is really no difference between a golf sock and any other kind of athletic sock, until you get to the patterns.
There is something about the sport of golf that brings out a designer’s sense of the ridiculous, and the crazy apparel does not end at the ankles. Argyle and plaid are hugely popular choices for golf socks, and golf devotees will wear these eye-bleeding color and pattern combinations with pride. We say go for it – playing golf is the one sport in which you can let your inner kitsch run free.
There are respectable golf socks available. These have a lot in common with the technical running sock: They are made of a highly balanced combination of natural and synthetic fibers, they cushion and cradle the feet, moisture is wicked away from the skin but held away from the absorbent in-sole of the shoe, and in some cases the socks are designed to fit left and right feet individually. They are also found in much less outrageous colors – white is a favorite, usually with a discreet logo.
While these are very comfortable, not to mention useful, they simply do not have the same panache as the thick argyle-type sock that reaches the hem of the Plus-4 pants, somewhere below the player’s knee. These traditional style socks are also comfortable, although they do tend to be hotter than the athletic type. This is less to do with the fabric used to manufacture them, and more to do with the sheer height of them – wearing a pair of these is a little like wearing a small sheep from foot to knee. They do go very well with the silly hats though – and if you are new to the sport, loud golf socks are a must-have.
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