Athletic Knit (AK) HS2100-894 2021 Calgary Flames Reverse Retro Black Mesh Ice Hockey Socks
Athletic Knit (AK) HS2100-894 2021 Calgary Flames Reverse Retro Black Mesh Ice Hockey Socks have a black base with 1 thin red stripe and 1 thin gold stripe. These mesh hockey socks are durably constructed from a combination of breathable, moisture wicking mid- and heavy- weight polyesters.
FEATURES:
FABRICS:
AK-Knit - Heavy weight polyester knitted fabric with pinholes for breathability. AK's most common standard fabric, used primarily for hockey, baseball and lacrosse. Weight: (212g/m2 · 6.3oz/yd2)
HDX - Mid weight polyester moisture wicking stretch fabric constructed with aeration and breathability with anti-pill characteristics. Very durable, versatile and comfortable, perfect for lacrosse and in line hockey. Weight: (170g/m2 · 5oz/yd2)
Made from individual pieces of fabrics for great durability
100% Polyester moisture wicking fabric
Stretch thigh
Velcro Tabs
COLOR: Black, Red, Gold
CLOSEST Pantone Color Matches:
Black: --
Red: 3517C
Gold: 137C
SIZES:
Youth/Small - 21"
Intermediate/Medium - 25"
Adult/Large - 30"
Adult X-Large Wide - 30"
AK Part Number HS2100-894
United StatesSettles for Simply Existing
Admittedly, this is kind of a difficult product for me to review. At the time of writing, this is the only means by which the general public can wear socks that imitate the pattern of the Calgary Flames reverse retro uniform, short of vainly attempting to secure a pro stock pair, which so far have not seen the second hand market. Frankly, I'd have an easier time trying to get a date with Scarlett Johansson. Size wise, the socks fit fairly well. The L, despite being a bit snug, sufficiently cover my 16" shin guards and there's plenty of length, but those who don't skip leg day might want to consider stepping up to the XL. The velcro is also a welcome addition to those who wear jocks that are also festooned with it. The material itself is a bit of double-edged sword. The socks are made up of the same air knit material you'd find on a hockey jersey which makes it very light and breathable, but sadly, that material isn't exactly known for it's stretch properties, so it falls a bit behind CCM and other retail brands in that regard, and they pale in comparison to my pro stock socks. My other complaint, however minor, is the pattern itself. Strangely enough, they got the striping pattern right on the corresponding jersey (larger red stripe, slightly smaller sport gold stripe), but on the socks, they use two identical sized stripes, which isn't right. The stripes are also an inch or so below where they should be. It's not a major problem, but perfection hounds like me will notice it. I give marks to Athletic Knit for providing an option to those of us who want reverse retro style uniforms, but I'd really like to see them make some changes and create something that truly excels and doesn't just settle for simply existing. Change up the material and fix the striping pattern on these and this is a five star product.
United StatesLove it
Pretty good! Love how they feel and fit good