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Review: Nike’s Match Fit Crew Socks

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Review: Nike’s Match Fit Crew Socks

Socks are an often overlooked piece of soccer match gear. Following our look at the innovative TrueSox a few weeks ago, we’ve had a few runouts in the less glamorous Nike Match Fit Crew Soccer Socks. Here’s our review of them.

Review: Nike's Match Fit Crew Socks

Specifications

Designed for pickup, practice or everyday wear, the Nike MatchFit Crew Soccer Socks help keep your foot from slipping inside the boot and feature cushioning at the ankles for shock absorption.

Key Features:

  • Dynamic arch compression for a locked-down fit
  • Anti-slip pattern helps prevent slipping inside the boot
  • Dri-FIT Knit fabric helps keep your feet cool and dry
  • Ankle cushioning for strategic impact protection
  • Reinforced heel and toe for enhanced durability in high-wear areas.

Review: Nike's Match Fit Crew Socks

What We Though of the Nike Match Fit Crew Soccer Socks

There’s nothing like a fresh pair of match socks to replace some used up, loosened socks. The first thing that struck us about the Nike Match Fit Crew Soccer Socks is their incredibly snug fit. At the same time they are quite comfortable because of the soft material that they are made of and their padding in the sole, heel and toe areas. The fit is good enough to help hold a pair of low profile, slip on shin guards in place throughout a full ninety minute game. We will point out that since the socks are “crew” that you will have to wear a pair of full length football socks over them to get a truly secure fit for your shin pads and avoid them falling out in the event that the Match Fit socks are pulled down during match play.

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Our favorite feature of the Nike Match Fit Crew Soccer Socks is their padding in key areas of the foot. The result is a very cushioned feel that enhances the feel of even some of today’s minimalistic lightweight speed boots. The padding is not particularly protective against impacts as Nike claims but does provide an added layer of security against raised studs during tackles.

Lastly, the aesthetics of the Nike Match Fit Crew Soccer Socks are quite eye-catching (something that Nike does well). The American sportswear giants has taken a product that can be as basic and made it very appealing via well-placed neon graphics including a series of chevrons on the calf area and its famous Swoosh on the shin. We had fellow players asking about them solely based on looks.

The Nike Match Fit Crew Soccer Socks currently sells for less than $15 at Lovell Soccer. This is a steal for a pair of high grade football socks nowadays. We think that it is an excellent alternative to TruSox and other more expensive socks if you’re on a budget.

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