What's good with Nike Elite Basketbal Crew socks? (SOCKS FTW!)

[tameone]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll pickup a pair of regular elites today and try em out. I really just need a quality dry fit sock.. The padding and compression from the hypers is unnecessary. Just when I got my first pair I thought well hyper elite sounds better than elite, must be a better sock! And they worked great so I kept stocking up on em.

 

[nuclear90]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll pickup a pair of regular elites today and try em out. I really just need a quality dry fit sock.. The padding and compression from the hypers is unnecessary. Just when I got my first pair I thought well hyper elite sounds better than elite, must be a better sock! And they worked great so I kept stocking up on em.

Have you tried the normal Dri-Fit socks? I own Elites, Hypers, Vapors but find myself grabbing the regulars the mostm. Easier to put on lol.

 

[rfx45]

I use regular Dri-Fits on a daily basis and running but for basketball, I got to go with Elites all the time.

 

[rfx45]

Here are the pics of the nylon strands coming off my Hyper Elites, anyone else has this problem? It has about 8-10 wears/wash the most.

Do not have the same problem with regular Elites.

 

[tameone]

Definitely happens on all my hyper elites.. elastic compression strands break and poke out mostly around the ankle area after numerous wears and washes.  They get worse  BUT, I have pairs that are 2.5 years old and still going strong performance wise despite looking hairy.  I wash them on normal warm cycle, but hang dry.  I never put them in the dryer.   The regular elites might not have the added compression elastic (dunno, don't own any).

 

[tameone]

Have you tried the normal Dri-Fit socks? I own Elites, Hypers, Vapors but find myself grabbing the regulars the mostm. Easier to put on lol.

I use regular Dri-Fits on a daily basis and running but for basketball, I got to go with Elites all the time.

Well, I checked out the regular elites at the big green sporting goods store today, and they're barely thinner.  To the point where I don't think it would make a difference.  However, I only need a little more room.  My newer hyper elites make it a little too tight in the XX8 SEs, but my older pairs fell pretty good since the padding has been compressed/squished over time.  I'll just stick to the old pairs, and maybe mix in some regular dri-fits to see if they'll work (they are obviously thinner).  I'm afraid they move around too much though in the shoe and cause added friction.

 

[rfx45]

Definitely happens on all my hyper elites.. elastic compression strands break and poke out mostly around the ankle area after numerous wears and washes.  They get worse  BUT, I have pairs that are 2.5 years old and still going strong performance wise despite looking hairy.  I wash them on normal warm cycle, but hang dry.  I never put them in the dryer.   The regular elites might not have the added compression elastic (dunno, don't own any).

I think it's mostly the difference in material, HyperElite has a lot more nylon and I do believe that's the material that's ripping and sticking out.

ELITE
62% polyester/21% nylon/15% cotton/2% spandex

HYPERELITE
46% nylon/35% polyester/13% cotton/6% spandex

 

[squall325]

Its definitely a prob of all hyperelites. Mine have strands poking out after 1 wash. Still works fine though. Just annoying to look at.

 

[frank mucus]

I have that same problem with the Vapors around the combat padding.

 

[big b 33]

For those of us who don't like our socks to show. 

 

[rfx45]

How does the Elite Versatility socks differ from Regular Elites and Hyper Elites?

 

[big b 33]

How does the Elite Versatility socks differ from Regular Elites and Hyper Elites?

They're a little softer. Very simular to the feel of these

I have a narrow foot so before I was folding the top of ^^^ sock down & wearing a running sock over it. Now I just wear 2 Versatilies.

 

[kantoboy85]

I've done some experimenting on socks lately:

http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pd/h...w-basketball-socks/pid-10916757/pgid-11173369 - the reason why these are on sale is because the color is OFF in person. I bought the Yellow pair and in person it looks like Pink. 

http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pd/e...rew-football-socks/pid-10262710/pgid-11101549 - they are actually good, not too thick that it bunches inside the shoe

http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pd/elite-cushioned-crew-running-socks/pid-10033133/pgid-11101487 - these are the best socks for hoopin in my opinion. Just like nicki minaj they're thick at the right places. i hate the bulk of Elite socks (although the added cushioning does help)

I use another pair that are for running and find them to be perfect. I just can't find them on the website.

 

[fenixconnexion.]

Yes Nike did release camo elites:

JS"

Thank you. Can't seem to find any online

 

[619destroyer858]

Sock hoarder. navy/red pair on the end is still my fav.

welcome to the club brah

 

[tameone]

Originally Posted by KantoBoy85  
 

I've done some experimenting on socks lately:

http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pd/h...w-basketball-socks/pid-10916757/pgid-11173369 - the reason why these are on sale is because the color is OFF in person. I bought the Yellow pair and in person it looks like Pink. 

http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pd/e...rew-football-socks/pid-10262710/pgid-11101549 - they are actually good, not too thick that it bunches inside the shoe

http://store.nike.com/ca/en_gb/pd/elite-cushioned-crew-running-socks/pid-10033133/pgid-11101487 - these are the best socks for hoopin in my opinion. Just like nicki minaj they're thick at the right places. i hate the bulk of Elite socks (although the added cushioning does help)

I use another pair that are for running and find them to be perfect. I just can't find them on the website.

Is the main reason you like the running socks due to being thinner?  What type of compression do they provide?  Thanks

 

[grassbox23]

Does anyone know what socks these are called and where can I get them? Link below: 



Thanks!

 

[tameone]

https://www.google.com/search?q=nik...NAhUEGz4KHRi6BsQQ_AUICCgC&biw=412&***=604Nike match fit elite.

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

Yes Nike did release camo elites:

JS"

Thank you. Can't seem to find any online

I'll get these but I can't find them..

 

[iks mod]

^Don't think these are the same and sizes may not work but here are some ebay links:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Mens-S...381053?hash=item43ef3a407d:g:zZgAAOSwagdXSjPg

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nike-Mens-S...411625?hash=item46509151a9:g:UDMAAOSwoJZXSjW5

 

[User 37837]

Any word on the team usa socks yet?

 

[squall325]

Its already available. No USA brwnding but its midnight with a white tongue and red swoosh versatility

 

[atrain32]

http://www.finishline.com/store/pro...sketball-socks/_/A-26429?productId=prod800267

 

[frank mucus]

I'm used to playing in the regular elites for so many years now but I just recently got some hyperelites and they feel so slippery on court :x

 

[victortheguru]

Mines from 6 years ago are starting to rip/tear on me , I re up on about 5 pairs not too long ago, always we'll be GOAT socks