Baseball stirrups are socks that are part of a traditional baseball uniform, giving the uniform a distinctive look. Stirrups are usually in one of a team's traditional colors, and are worn over long socks, called sanitary socks or liners, that are usually white in color. The stirrup sock lacks toe and heel sections, instead having a loop (a stirrup) which fits within the arch of the foot. Over the years, the stirrup loop tended to get longer, exposing more of the white undersock, thus creating a look unique to baseball players.
History of Stirrups
In late 19th century and into the 20th century, high socks, and knickerbockers ("knickers"), were commonly worn by players. Specifically, the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings wore red stockings that were displayed prominently with the high pants, true to their name, but it was not until the early 20th century that the stirrup stocking was introduced as a result of a player incident. In 1905, Nap Lajoie suffered an infected spike wound, attributed to the dye in his socks (fabric color dyes were thought not to be colorfast in those days), that nearly resulted in his leg being amputated. Lajoie's solution to this was to wear white sanitary socks under his team color socks ("sanitaries"), but this posed another problem. The colored sock was difficult to put on with the extra white socks, so another solution came of this: A footless sock with a small arched opening at the bottom, to be called "stirrup" socks, due to their resemblance to stirrup irons used in equestrian events. The less expensive white sock could be changed more frequently. These stirrups were initially meant to mimic the solid-color socks.
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Stirrups — The Choicest Swag Known to Baseball
Considered to be one of the most unique sports fashion accessory, baseball stirrups serve a number of purposes other than offering you the alluring old-school look. Stirrups keep your sanitary socks in place, ensuring you optimal support and comfort so that you can give your best to the game. When you’re ready to enjoy the benefits of these classic accessories and are looking to purchase custom baseball stirrups at a great price, browse through our range of baseball stirrups and baseball socks, choose a design that you like, and customize it. You can mix and match your favorite colors, opt for stripes in different colors, or create your own baseball team logo socks.Find the Perfect Cut Length
Another option to customizing your baseball stirrups is with changing up the cut lengths. You can opt for a longer stirrup loop that exposes the most of white under sock, or go for shorter cut lengths that expose less of the sock, creating a more unique style. Here’s a quick guide to help you select the right cut length for your custom baseball stirrups striped in different colors and styles:- 5-Inch Cut — Best for people who want to pay homage to the old-style baseball attire, custom stirrups with a 5-inch cut show a little bit of the socks underneath.
- 7-Inch Cut — If you want to show off more of your baseball stirrups, get affordable custom baseball stirrups in a 7-inch cut length that will show your sanitary socks up to your calves.
- 9-Inch Cut — Stirrups with a 9-inch cut expose sanitary socks halfway up the shins and are best complemented with socks printed in unique patterns.
Stir Up Your Style With Our Superior-Quality Baseball Stirrups
At SocksRock, we have established a unique reputation for providing superior-quality baseball socks and stirrups that are not only reasonably priced, but also made using the best-quality materials to offer you extended durability and optimal performance. When you invest in our custom baseball stirrups striped in different patterns, you get a pair of stirrups that offers you the following features.Made from 100% nylon, the baseball stirrups offered by SocksRock are light weight, quick drying, and soft to touch. The robust all-nylon construction results in excellent abrasion resistance and durability, which means that you can use the same pair of stirrups for a long period of time. With their tube construction, double welt top, and smooth toe seam, the stirrups offer you optimal support at the impact points.