Why do footballers cut holes in socks? We see it more and more nowadays. A player is strolling across the pitch, minding their own business but then you see their socks. Is it a new fancy kit design? Did they get cut open in a feisty challenge? No – players are now actively cutting holes in their socks. But why do they do it and does it help? Here’s is your definitive answer, where we explain all!
Why do Footballers Cut Holes in Socks?
Holey moley those are some big holes in socks!
Footballers cut holes in their socks to help prevent any restriction of blood flow that tight socks can cause. Footballers aren’t known for their bulging muscles, but some, Jack Grealish and his ‘voluptuous’ calves (according to my Mrs) is a good example, have incredibly muscly legs. Football socks, on the other hand, are usually tight. This is to keep shinpads in place and to stop the socks themselves from falling down – we all know how annoying that is.
Making small holes and cuts strategically at the back of the socks allows the calf muscle to be free and move unrestricted. It also means blood flow is not hinder, allowing blood and (more importantly) air to circulate the body. It’s said that some players have experienced breathing issues as a result of very tight socks restricting blood flow. So, this cutting holes in socks method alleviates this issue.
Is it Bad to Wear Tight Football Socks?
Overall, we would say that yes, it is bad to wear tight football socks, but this is only if they are very tight and restrictive. Tight socks doesn’t just cause a restriction of breathing that can impair your ability to run on the pitch, they can also
