THE BEST SOCKS FOR PICKLEBALL

THIS IS MY SECOND UPDATE

As indicated below, I have three brands of socks for pickleball: Thorlos, Smartwool, Acacia, and Skechers. I have stopped using the Skechers and Smartwool socks for pickleball, and now use them for everyday activities. Of the two, the Smartwool are my favorite, although I wear Sekchers shoes.

So, what about pickleball? I was wearing alternating between Thorlos and Acacia socks, and found that I preferred the Acacia socks. The ones I had, however, were the cutoff. Back in January, I got a set of their over the ankle socks and liked them so much that I just order six more pair.

Here is what they look like:

I highly recommend them.

If you are interested in these socks, go to the website below and use this code for 10% off—Boomer490.

Here is the website address: https://acacia-sports.myshopify.com/discount/boomer490. Once you get there, click on the Shop All menu pick and scroll to the bottom of the page. You will see the socks, both low cut and the over the ankle socks, at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: I wear a size 9.5 shoe and got the X/XL size. If your shoe size is much bigger, the socks may not fit.

FIRST UPDATE

This is an update to my original post on this subject. Because of the advent of shoes designed for pickleball, I reexamined my choice of socks. It is a long post, but, hopefully, an interesting and informative one.

PICKLEBALL SHOES AND SOCKS

Up until last year the only shoes (that I was aware of) that could be used for pickleball were tennis shoes. Having gone through the expense of buying a lot of different types of shoes, I was not about to start trying out different brands of tennis shoes, so I just stuck with my Brooks shoes and Thorlo socks.

Then at a Tyson McGuffin camp last year I learned about Skechers new pickleball shoes. I ordered two pair and started playing with them. They worked well for pickleball, but I could not use my Thorlos socks. They were just too thick and I felt like I was being jammed into the shoes. I tried different socks, including Skechers Athletic socks (worked okay), Throlos Experia socks (too thin), Damn Tough athletic socks (great socks for hiking, but not for PB), Smartwool socks (again, great socks, but not for PB), Nike Trainer socks (pretty good for PB but not as good as they used to be – wear out quickly).

Since my Thorlos weren’t working, I began defaulting to the Nike socks (not shown in this photo – there are too many).

But then I discovered Acacia Pickleball shoes and got a pair of the Dinkshot shoes. As I said in a previous blog, these were designed for pickleball. Read my review here: https://theadventurousboomer.blog/acacia-pickleball-shoes-review/.

Because these shoes have a wider than usual toe area, I was able to wear all the socks I had bought in the past, including my Thorlos. The Thorlos, however, felt a bit cramped, so I still wanted to find socks made specifically for pickleball. This is not a knock on Thorlos socks – I still use them for everyday purposes.

Anyway, it was by mistake that I found that Acacia also made pickleball socks, so I bought a three-pack. Here is what Acacia says about the socks: Plush, low-cut, high-quality socks designed for the unique needs of Pickleball players. Breathable mesh material promotes comfort and dryness, while an ultra-soft foot bed provides heel to toe cushion for long days of wear on the court. Lateral compression arch reinforcement helps sock stay secure around the foot, while anti-roll tabs allow for easy adjustment. Invisa-seam toe construction minimizes friction for a smooth wearing experience. Copper-ion infused fibers support circulation while also offering anti-microbial protection to reduce odor-causing bacteria.

My guess is that “Invisa-seam” is shorthand for “invisible seam.”

Normally I read specs on websites and chalk them up to marketing, but the truth is that these are great socks for pickleball. Yesterday I played two hours of intense PB in my Acacia shoes, and today I played another two hours in a pair of my Skechers shoes. In each case my feet felt comfortable and my neuroma did not flare up.

So, these are my PB socks from this point on.

If you are interested in these socks, go to the website below and use this code for 20% off—Boomer490.

Here is the website address: https://acacia-sports.myshopify.com/discount/boomer490