How can I keep my socks from rolling down during a bout?

[Queen_Maleah]

Are there any suggestions on how to keep your socks from rolling down during a bout? Is using double sided tape a good idea?

[Inquartata]

Well, you could always wear knee braces like us old, decrepit fencers. Those hold socks up nicely.

[Beloit Fencer of Old]

Fold the top inside on itself.

[OROD]

Here's a handy little trick... put some super glue all along the inside of the top part of the socks just before putting them on. Then put the socks on and hold them in place with your hands for about 10 seconds. Done!

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[fencerbill]

Here's a handy little trick... put some super glue all along the inside of the top part of the socks just before putting them on. Then put the socks on and hold them in place with your hands for about 10 seconds. Done!

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Do you shave your legs first?

[Cookeit]

Get
buff
calves.

[Cry_Me_A_River]

Get
buff
calves.

I recommend this.

[PeterGustafsson]

Hi!

Are there any suggestions on how to keep your socks from rolling down during a bout? Is using double sided tape a good idea?

Two good options:

1. Rubber band about top of sock
2. 2-inch wide tape about top of sock. If wound fairly tightly, it does not have to touch skin.


Have a nice time!

Peter Gustafsson

[LTranter]

Get better socks?

L

[Hobbes]

you would seriously consider double sided tape on your leg? ouchy! If your socks are rolling down that much it is time to get a new pair.

[freerider258]

i've seen people tape their socks to themselves.
Or just get longer tighter socks

[Fechter1]

Staples!

If you really want to get creative, you could always use buttons, and button the sock to your pants...

Or tape, or better socks, or bigger calves...

[acaba]

These look good. And the garters might even hold up your socks too!

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(What did we ever do before Google???)

[skate615]

use rubber bands

buy roll of elastic (found at sewing shops), cut and sew ends together to make a fit that is comfortable for you.