The Nike Dri-Fit Elite Basketball Sock

Every serious athlete wants to hit the court, field, or track with the best equipment possible. Inferior equipment isn’t just an excuse for lesser talent. It can actually be a real problem, sometimes the difference between winning and losing. Athletes rarely have any control over equipment selection, so it’s best to only worry about personal performance. That concern often starts with their footwear. More specifically The Socks.

Nike continues to innovate footwear for athletes with the Nike Dri-Fit Elite Basketball Sock. Most athletes, especially basketball players, know the amount of damage that can be done to a pair of socks. Throughout a handful of games and practices, the aggressive wear and tear and quickly wear away material. This eventually tears holes in the heels and toes. Fixing that is first innovative feature of the Dri-Fit Elite.

Extra cushioning has been added to the Dri-Fit Elite sock around the ankle and heel. Many athletes used to be forced to put on multiple pairs of socks to create this same type of comfort when playing. This new Nike sock provides support around the parts of the foot that are most susceptible on the basketball court to an injury. Better maneuvering and impact in a cushioned sock will allow for the best performance. But the Dri-Fit helps in other ways.

Athletes are well aware of how much their feet sweat. Nike has invented a way to keep the feet dry and comfortable throughout play. These socks are lined with a micro-fiber, polyester fabric that wicks away the sweat to the fabric’s surface. As the sweat is moved, it then evaporates, providing a more comfortable and dry fit. Besides the smells that become ingrained in socks, it’s a good idea to relieve feet from constant sweat absorption. That will help counter athlete’s foot, fungal infections, and various skin irritations.