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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: wayward_hayward on March 20, 2013, 02:18:36 PM

Title: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: wayward_hayward on March 20, 2013, 02:18:36 PM: Hi guys,

Cricket socks is something I haven't taken much notice to in the past and I am now interested in what people wear.

In the past, I have just wore pretty basic sports socks but tempted to try out some cricket ones. What do people recommend?
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: justnotcricket86 on March 20, 2013, 02:26:48 PM: I used Puma for a couple of years mate, and they lasted me a while. Just about to invest in some Kookaburra ones though.

1000 Mile and Horizon seem to be popular amongst the pros
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: fasteddie on March 20, 2013, 02:28:02 PM: I wear walking socks.
Cost £15 a pair but it's worth it.
I used them by mistake a couple of years back and have never looked back (or down as the case may be).

I also use them in the gym, so I get my monies worth (Grandfather from Yorkshire you see).
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on March 20, 2013, 03:10:01 PM: I use 1000 Mile socks and they are very comfy.
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Danny1870 on March 20, 2013, 03:20:11 PM: i tried GM and woodworm then found 1000 mile and have never looked, much more comfortable by far
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Alvaro on March 20, 2013, 03:27:23 PM: Horizon for me.
Oh and cheapo Slaz ones when the Horizons start to hum...
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Jagminder on March 20, 2013, 03:35:44 PM: Quote from: Danny1870 on March 20, 2013, 03:20:11 PM
i tried GM and woodworm then found 1000 mile and have never looked, much more comfortable by far
1000 mile all the wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy :D
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Buzz on March 20, 2013, 04:17:06 PM: if only these came in white..
www.sportpursuit.com/sales/ec3d-compression/ec3d-hybrid-compression-sock-black (http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/ec3d-compression/ec3d-hybrid-compression-sock-black)
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: tushar sehgal on March 20, 2013, 06:07:41 PM: Quote from: Buzz on March 20, 2013, 04:17:06 PM
if only these came in white..
[url=http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/ec3d-compression/ec3d-hybrid-compression-sock-black]www.sportpursuit.com/sales/ec3d-compression/ec3d-hybrid-compression-sock-black[/url] ([url]http://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/ec3d-compression/ec3d-hybrid-compression-sock-black[/url])

not sure if these are same level but have a look

http://irunearphones.com/shop/irun-accessories/hybrid-compression-socks/ (http://irunearphones.com/shop/irun-accessories/hybrid-compression-socks/)

these might be better
http://www.selectsocks.com/servlet/the-91/Sigvaris-athletic-recovery%2Ccompression-running/Detail (http://www.selectsocks.com/servlet/the-91/Sigvaris-athletic-recovery%2Ccompression-running/Detail)
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: wayward_hayward on March 20, 2013, 08:12:25 PM: Looks like my feet are missing out on some comfort!
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Uniquedan90 on March 20, 2013, 08:18:47 PM: 1000 mile most the time but I've used the nike cushioned running socks too and they're a good substitute especially if it's a warm one!
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Danny1870 on March 20, 2013, 08:21:00 PM: compression and running socks are in general quite thin and wicking type material, not necessarily a negative just something to keep in mind if your thinking of trying them. where as the traditional horizon and other brand cricket socks tend to be quite thick and woolly.
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Buzz on March 20, 2013, 08:28:18 PM: my post was more a micky take. who buys 50pound socks!
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 20, 2013, 08:30:41 PM: All about the SportsDirect Slazenger socks. Couldn't go wrong at £2 a pair, might think twice now they've gone up to £2.99 though :(
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Danny1870 on March 20, 2013, 08:36:11 PM: i've got a pair of £45 socks, not that i bought them a friend who is a serious runner did and didn't like them so handed them over. the do a good job but would never pay that much for socks, i felt robbed when i paid £10 for my 1000 miles
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: procricket on March 20, 2013, 08:38:14 PM: Gray donnay socks 20 pair for a tenner mark grey from sports direct
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: wayward_hayward on March 20, 2013, 08:53:33 PM: Quote from: CameronPye94 on March 20, 2013, 08:30:41 PM
All about the SportsDirect Slazenger socks. Couldn't go wrong at £2 a pair, might think twice now they've gone up to £2.99 though :(

Are they as cheaply made as the price suggest? Not sure I can justice spending £10 on one pair of socks.
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: MD2812 on March 20, 2013, 08:57:25 PM: Slazenger Sports direct specials.

They are comfy enough.
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 20, 2013, 09:16:23 PM: Quote from: wayward_hayward on March 20, 2013, 08:53:33 PM
Are they as cheaply made as the price suggest? Not sure I can justice spending £10 on one pair of socks.

They're surprisingly good for the price, or I just had low expectations. Either way I'm happy with them
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: epbs on March 20, 2013, 09:23:23 PM: Horizon are great, not had the top ones but the cheaper version are brilliant.

I can add another vote for the £2 Slaz jobs from sportsdirect too. Might not last as long as Horizon but comfy still
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: fromthehip on March 20, 2013, 09:26:36 PM: nike ones £10 for 3 pairs
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: PaceKing29 on March 20, 2013, 09:28:09 PM: Champion from sports direct-£5 for a pair of 3 socks, real comfortable and surprisingly good quality as well! Would recommend them to anyone
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: chaudhari21 on March 23, 2013, 07:24:46 PM: I got a pair of walking socks that are longer then these from sports authorities they are great:

http://www.eversocks.com/canadian-and-american-socks/93-thorlo-thick-cushion-running-socks-unisex.html (http://www.eversocks.com/canadian-and-american-socks/93-thorlo-thick-cushion-running-socks-unisex.html)
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on March 23, 2013, 07:28:06 PM: Nike cricket socks are the best on the market in my opinion those and the kookaburra socks are the onesi have used for most of my career.
Title: Re: Who wears cricket socks?
Post by: Cover_Drive on March 23, 2013, 07:32:11 PM: Quote from: chaudhari21 on March 23, 2013, 07:24:46 PM
I got a pair of walking socks that are longer then these from sports authorities they are great:

[url]http://www.eversocks.com/canadian-and-american-socks/93-thorlo-thick-cushion-running-socks-unisex.html[/url] ([url]http://www.eversocks.com/canadian-and-american-socks/93-thorlo-thick-cushion-running-socks-unisex.html[/url])

Looks good, lets see how they turn up.