Football Shorts, Football Socks, Soccer Shorts & Soccer Socks have evolved over time, from plain knickerbockers to small shorts, plain white to a diverse colour scheme and from having no number on them to having a number are the main changes seen in football shorts over the course of the past century. Socks were also often used as stockings which bland in colour as well. In a contrast to today's game, where teams have the luxury to chose the colour scheme of their shorts and socks.
At first, there was no such thing as football short. The team played in knickerbockers, a variation of shorts that are similar to three quarter lengths. These came in very basic colours, with white being the most common. Other colours available included black or navy blue, which were used much less. Before 1901, players knickerbockers had to cover their knees, however, these regulations were starting to become more and more relaxed. As a result of this change, the actual term "shorts" started to become used more frequently. As time went on, designs and patterns started to emerge on shorts, the most popular being stripes down the side. In the 1960's, the players number was allowed to be worn on football shorts and these were becoming increasingly shorter. Nowadays, new fabrics have been invented for shorts and even sponsors are allowed to be implemented in designs.
Previously, football socks were referred to as 'stockings'. These were much longer and went up to the edge of the shorts (or knickerboxers if you wish). There was a great variation in the colour of stocking's, however, all of them were dark. The most popular colours were red, blue, black and navy blue. Pale colours started to be used much later on. Since then, there has been many different designs in football socks, with hoops the most often seen. By now, the term football socks was used as opposed to stockings and the colour that most clubs used for them was predominantly white.
Various manufactures produce cheap football shorts, and it's all about the one that suits your style and colour scheme preference. The size and how comfortable the shorts are should also play a major factor when deciding your football shorts. Football shorts are also quite cheap, even from the major brands. Nike football shorts are very popular, especially their 'Brasil' range which has some unique qualities like the mesh gusset. Nike football shorts also tend to be polyester. Puma also produce good cheap football shorts, in the same material as their Nike counterparts.
Cheap football socks are also widely available in different colours and patterns. Nike's 'Brasil' range is once again very popular in this area, they have great cushion in for comfort and they also maximise performance. Adidas also produce some very cheap football socks, with their classic range 'Santos' appealing to many.
Football socks and shorts have changed greatly over the course of the past 100 years, and are now more expressive than ever with designers given a blank canvas to work from each time, rather than having regulations to deal with in the old days. Cheap football socks and shorts are also widely available from a wide range of shops.
