The adidas Team 23 Sleeve Socks are designed for athletes, particularly football players, seeking enhanced comfort and performance on the pitch. These open-ended sleeves secure shin pads and manage moisture effectively, allowing players the freedom to choose their preferred base socks. While offering superior shin pad stability and moisture-wicking technology, it's important to note they are sleeves only and do not include the foot portion of a sock or shin pads. Crafted with a significant portion of recycled materials, they also cater to environmentally-conscious athletes.
Open-Ended Design: Allows seamless integration with your preferred padded or grip socks, ensuring you can customize your foot comfort without sacrificing the classic football look or uniform compliance.
AEROREADY Technology: Engineered to wick sweat away from your skin, keeping you cool, dry, and comfortable even during intense play.
Supportive & Flexible Build: Designed to firmly hold shin pads in place, providing consistent protection and reducing slippage during dynamic movements.
Recycled Material Content: Made with 96% recycled polyester, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
Ribbed Cuffs: Ensures a secure and comfortable fit around the calf, preventing the sleeves from sliding down during activity.
Iconic adidas Branding: Features the new pared-back adidas logo at the shin and the legendary Three-Stripes looped around the cuff, offering a classic athletic aesthetic.
Customizable Footwear: Freedom to wear any preferred base socks (e.g., grip socks, padded socks) underneath.
Superior Shin Pad Security: Effectively keeps shin pads in position throughout the game.
Excellent Moisture Management: AEROREADY technology ensures dryness and comfort.
Sustainable Choice: Contributes to environmental efforts with significant recycled material content.
Durable and Flexible: Provides robust support while allowing full range of motion.
Sleeves Only: Does not include the foot portion of a sock, requiring separate purchase of base socks.
No Integrated Padding: Provides no cushioning or protection for the foot itself.
Size Specific: While flexible, optimal fit relies on selecting the correct size (e.g., UK Kids' 9-10 for this variant).
Customizable Footwear: Freedom to wear any preferred base socks (e.g., grip socks, padded socks) underneath.
Superior Shin Pad Security: Effectively keeps shin pads in position throughout the game.
Excellent Moisture Management: AEROREADY technology ensures dryness and comfort.
Sustainable Choice: Contributes to environmental efforts with significant recycled material content.
Durable and Flexible: Provides robust support while allowing full range of motion.
Sleeves Only: Does not include the foot portion of a sock, requiring separate purchase of base socks.
No Integrated Padding: Provides no cushioning or protection for the foot itself.
Size Specific: While flexible, optimal fit relies on selecting the correct size (e.g., UK Kids' 9-10 for this variant).
The adidas Team 23 Sleeve Socks are engineered for high-intensity sports, primarily football/soccer, where shin pad security and moisture control are paramount. In real-world scenarios, these sleeves excel by allowing players to combine the critical function of shin pad retention with their individual preference for foot comfort and grip.
On-Pitch Stability: During a match, the supportive build and ribbed cuffs ensure that shin pads remain securely in place, even during sprints, tackles, or quick changes in direction. This consistent fit reduces distractions and enhances focus on the game.
Sweat Management: The AEROREADY technology is crucial for keeping legs dry. This prevents discomfort and chafing that can arise from sweat buildup, particularly during prolonged training sessions or warm weather games.
Adaptability: For players who prefer specific grip socks for enhanced traction inside their boots, or those who need extra foot padding, these sleeves offer the perfect solution. They allow athletes to optimize their foot performance without compromising on shin protection or adhering to team uniform aesthetics.
Training & Game Day: Equally effective for daily training sessions or competitive game days, providing reliable performance and comfort.
Donning: Pull the sleeve over your foot and up your calf. It should fit snugly but comfortably.
Shin Pad Placement: Position your shin pad against your shin. The sleeve will then be pulled up and over the shin pad, securing it firmly in place.
Adjustment: Adjust the sleeve and shin pad to ensure a comfortable fit that does not restrict movement. The ribbed cuff should sit securely just below the knee.
Base Socks: Designed to be worn with separate base socks (e.g., grip socks, padded socks, regular sports socks) that cover the foot.
Shin Pads: Compatible with most standard football/soccer shin pads, which are inserted under the sleeve.
Gender: Unisex design, suitable for all athletes.
Activity: Primarily for football/soccer, but can be used in any sport where shin pad support or calf compression is desired.
Washing: Machine wash cold with similar colors. Use a gentle cycle.
Drying: Do not bleach. Tumble dry low or, preferably, air dry to maintain elasticity and fabric integrity.
Ironing: Do not iron.
Dry Cleaning: Do not dry clean.
General Tip: Turning sleeves inside out before washing can help preserve the outer fabric and branding.