What are the best socks to wear playing football? Wearing specially made football socks is vital to ensuring the best performance from athletes as they are made from sweat-wicking materials that keep feet cool and dry during intense matches. Football socks are also thicker than usual sports socks to protect feet and ensure comfort so that ball control and endurance is not affected. For more junior sporting essentials browse through our full range of kids sportswear and footwear so you can kit our your young athlete with everything they need to excel in their field. No matter what sport they're playing, investing in high-quality athletic wear can make all the difference to performance.