Are Under Armor socks authorized to wear in uniform?

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:16:09 -0500

I'm looking but can't find anything are under armor socks or they banned?

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Feb 21 at 2017 9:21 AM

SGM Billy Herrington — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:21:05 -0500

I've been wearing under armor boot socks going on 10 years now. The only logo is on the top of the foot and it's covered. Good enough for me. Plus I've seen some weird boot socks being worn in my day, toe and heel different color etc etc.

As for pt socks, when I wear pts, I wear Nike dri fit. Logo is by the toes and covered.

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Feb 21 at 2017 9:44 AM

SGT Bryon Sergent — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:44:06 -0500

Well I think it would go to the material and where you are when wearing them. If they are in the Material ban than can cause injury from melting in a fire, then I personally wouldn't wear them, no matter how comfortable they are.

But to answer the question look in the DA PAM 670-1, and the ALARCTS. might be covered in there somewhere that isn't covered in DAPAM or REG.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 9:51 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:51:39 -0500

What matters most is whats shown while in uniform - full color and patterns. You didn't specify which uniforms but 670-1 will. Personally, I prefer black socks as they're multi-purpose - ACU/OCP, ASU, and personal wear. Polyester-cotton blend is better for the feet.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 10:02 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:02:13 -0500

I would say Material, that is why we all branches can not wear Under Armor Shirts, because of flame resistance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 10:44 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:44:56 -0500

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member as long as it meets these specifications, they are ok.

20–24. Socks
a. Socks, tan, green, or black, cushion sole.
(1) Type. The socks are clothing bag issue items or optional purchase items.
(2) Description. The socks are tan, green, or black, stretch type, calf-length with a cushion sole.
(3) How worn. The cushion sole socks are worn by all personnel when wearing combat or organizationally issued
boots. They can also be worn as a two-sock system with the standard liner sock (also called the black dress sock) for
additional foot protection.
b. Socks, black dress; sock, boot liner.
(1) Type. The socks are clothing bag issue items for male personnel and optional purchase items for females.
(2) Description. The socks are made from an approved specification or commercial design. They are calf-length,
black polyester and nylon.
(3) How worn. Black socks are worn with black oxford shoes.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 11:09 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 11:09:26 -0500

PT uniform should have no logos. Wearing ACU or OCP I wouldn't worry because nobody can see them.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Feb 21 at 2017 12:01 PM

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:01:11 -0500

I'd say it really all depends on the uniform. But basically the color is all the matters. If there's any logos on it, those logos can't be visible.

Response by SFC George Smith made Feb 21 at 2017 1:40 PM

SFC George Smith — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:40:27 -0500

If it in your Boots who is going to care as Long as they were work... besides who is looking inside your boots ...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 21 at 2017 2:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:21:34 -0500

I wear them lol

Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Aug 3 at 2019 6:57 AM

SSgt Boyd Herrst — Sat, 03 Aug 2019 06:57:15 -0400

Wear them under your regulation socks and there shouldn’t be a prob with that. I’m reading of guys and even women soldiers that wear the pants uniforms wear those suppression hose socks and they say it gives them more ‘staying power’ and can be on their feet longer ..
nobody can see them, when under their regular uniform socks ..

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2019 3:22 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:22:35 -0400

35 years. 19 enlisted and 16 commissioned. Not once has anyone ever checked my socks.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2020 9:04 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2020 09:04:36 -0400

Depends. For wear with which uniform? Ultimately if they are the correct color, length, and the logo is not seen when worn, the. They can be worn.