Black or white socks? Which do you prefer and why?

SSG Shavonde Chase — Mon, 01 May 2017 15:52:20 -0400

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2017 3:56 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 May 2017 15:56:07 -0400

Unless I have to dress up formally with black socks, its always white socks.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2017 4:03 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 May 2017 16:03:31 -0400

I prefer Black Sox because Shoeless Joe Jackson played for them in Chicago in 1919.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made May 1 at 2017 4:14 PM

MCPO Roger Collins — Mon, 01 May 2017 16:14:49 -0400

However, depends on how I am dressed.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2017 4:46 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 May 2017 16:46:54 -0400

Black socks don't fade, are authorized for multiple uniforms, and generally look better.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 1 at 2017 4:55 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 May 2017 16:55:37 -0400

I think the black socks look better with the IPFU and my dark colored shoes. But the extra weight from the added pigment is really taking a toll on my run times.

Response by MCPO Brian Legg made May 1 at 2017 4:55 PM

MCPO Brian Legg — Mon, 01 May 2017 16:55:42 -0400

I do not see the option for argyle! My preferred daily use sock pattern in civilian life.

Response by 1SG Billye Jackson made May 1 at 2017 6:10 PM

1SG Billye Jackson — Mon, 01 May 2017 18:10:39 -0400

Thanks to Jungle I wore white socks. but no one knew because I cut the Tops off a few pair of OD Socks and wore them over the top of my White socks. All anyone saw was OD Wool Socks.

Response by SFC Jim Ruether made May 1 at 2017 6:13 PM

SFC Jim Ruether — Mon, 01 May 2017 18:13:34 -0400

I guess it would depend on whether I was wearing sandals.....I enjoy black socks with sandels and white socks with my boots....

Response by 1SG Mike Case made May 1 at 2017 6:36 PM

1SG Mike Case — Mon, 01 May 2017 18:36:54 -0400

White because I have worn them for 21 years (I am assuming you mean with PT's) but neither one helps me run faster so I really don't care.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 1 at 2017 9:04 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 01 May 2017 21:04:16 -0400

I have to Wear Black at work in Uniform all other times white, Don't really care that much although I try to avoid synthetics the more synthetic the more likely I am to break out in a Rash.

Response by ENS Private RallyPoint Member made May 2 at 2017 4:27 AM

ENS Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 02 May 2017 04:27:16 -0400

I have always worn white socks when not dressed up or in uniform; however I am thinking of changing to black socks. I never really thought about why I wore white socks other than it's what I wore growing up.

Response by CPT David Gowel made May 2 at 2017 7:57 AM

CPT David Gowel — Tue, 02 May 2017 07:57:13 -0400

Black socks are most useful when soaked, stuffed with bottled water and slung off the side of your tank to let evaporation give you a cool drink in the desert. Otherwise, I prefer to go sockless with sandals and a Sam Adams in hand.