Football socks
The Socks page of teamwear brings together match socks, footless sleeves, club and goalkeeper socks, from Nike, adidas, Puma, Hummel, Jako, Erima, Craft, Stanno or Precision.
They cover shin pads and complete the team kit.
What the rules say
According to law 4 of the Laws of the game, socks are part of the mandatory equipment and must fully cover the shin guards. Any tape or element placed on the outside must be the same colour as the part of the sock it covers. Goalkeeper socks, like those from PSG, are the same colour as their kit, different from that of the outfield players from field.
Classic socks or sleeves
Football socks are classic, like the Puma teamGOAL, Jako Glasgow or Erima Tanaro, rise above the calf and feature a cushioned foot. Many players now wear footless sleeves, like the adidas Team Sleeve, over non-slip socks: the foot stays better in the shoe, and the sleeve shows the club's colours. Striped socks, like the Precision Hooped, take inspiration from the horizontal bands of historic clubs.
Clubs, teams and care
Club socks, like those from Tottenham or Chelsea, complete the supporter’s shirt and shorts. For a team, ranges of teamwear, like Puma teamLIGA, Hummel Pro or Nike Matchfit, remain available for several seasons and come in children's sizes. Socks should be washed inside out, at 30 degrees, without fabric softener, and air-dried to maintain their elasticity.
The rest of the teamwear
Teamwear extends to shirts, shorts, tracksuits, jackets and windbreakers, sweatshirts, trousers, t-shirts and polos, accessories, on the teamwear page.
New arrivals and good deals
The new arrivals show the latest models, the promotions feature previous collections at discounted prices, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The good deals, clearance, sales, and Black Friday all have their own football page.
Frequently asked questions
Why do footballers cut their socks?
Many players cut the foot or pierce the calf to relieve pressure on the muscle and wear their own non-slip socks. The footless sleeves address this need directly.
What do non-slip socks do in football?
Their silicone dots underneath prevent the foot from sliding in the shoe, allowing for more precise footing and direction changes. They can be worn under a sleeve or a cut sock.
What size football socks should I choose?
Football socks come in ranges of sizes, from children to adults. A well-fitted sock should not bunch up in the shoe and should hold the shin guard without slipping.
How should I wear socks with shin guards?
They must fully cover the shin guards. Put on the sock, slide in the shin guard, then pull the sock up over it, using a strip of the same colour to keep everything in place.
How do I wash football socks?
Wash them inside out, at a maximum of forty degrees, without fabric softener, and then air-dry them: this keeps the material's elasticity and prevents the club colours from fading.
