How to Pick Socks for Ice Skating
Every skater will have different reasons why they prefer picking different socks for ice skating. Each person's fit in a skate is unique to their foot and not all socks work well for everyone's needs. Follow the steps below for ideas on how to pick socks for ice skating.
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Find socks for ice skating that have no seams. This is not always easy but your feet will thank you in the end. Seams in a sock can cause irritation where the skate boot and sock seam meet.
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Choose socks for ice skating that are a good fit in your skate boot. If you have a rather tight fitting boot you will want a thin sock. If your sock for ice skating is too thick inside the skate boot, you will not be able to feel the ice under the skate blade and it will make skating much more difficult.
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Decide if you want a sock for ice skating that has padding placed in the sock to fit a skate boot. While some skaters love this idea, others feel as though the padding is not placed properly for their foot. These socks are widely available in athletic stores and are made by Thorlo.
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Find socks with spandex for stretch as opposed to elastic. After a short amount of time, the elastic will break down and the spandex will give you a longer wearing ice skating sock.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear two pairs of socks if your feet get extremely cold while ice skating. The layer nearest your foot should be a very thin sock and the outer layer should be a little bit thicker. This will provide insulation as the cold travels from the steel blade up into the boot of the skate.
Wash and dry ice skating socks each time they are worn, regardless of the type of sock you choose.
Do not choose cotton socks for ice skating. They do not dry quickly and can cause fungus in the skate boot that will cause athlete's foot.
