Men's Football Socks & Leg Warmers

Some compression socks are designed to play soccer in, but not all soccer socks have full compression. Soccer socks may have a compression fit just at the arch and ankle. This helps support the ankle joint and keeps the socks from slipping around inside your cleats. This type of compression fit also allows you to slide your shin guards inside the socks to hold them firmly. Many athletes like the muscle-hugging support of full-compression socks for running and training.

Grip soccer socks are designed with a particular kind of yarn to keep them from moving around inside your cleats as you run and kick. But grip socks aren't necessary to play soccer; snug-fitting socks with compression at the arch provide the same effect. For the most part, grip socks are used at the pro level. For other players, arch compression delivers enough of a snug feel.

Soccer socks should feel snug. This helps keep them from slipping inside your boots and also supports your feet. But there also needs to be enough give in the leg that the socks can hold and cover your shin guards securely.