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Why do some basketball player wear high knee socks?

Asked by funchan (7points) March 6th, 2018

For style or function?

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funkdaddy's avatar

Mostly style I’d guess, but they do help keep your calves from cramping.

I’d guess most folks you see on television don’t have that problem.

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For sex appeal. The high knee socks focus the view on the upper thighs and crotch region.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zettai_ry%C5%8Diki

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MrGrimm888's avatar

Probably compression.

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si3tech's avatar

@funchan Some basketball fans think they’re sexy.

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