Over the years, new trends and ideas often pop in and out of the GAA. It was once flashy boots and high socks but the new fashion in the game seems to be the 'cut sock'.
During the Cork and Waterford clash yesterday, a close up shot of Waterford forward Michael Kiely sparked a big conversation on social media, with many noticing his choice of socks.
Kiely opted to wear ankle socks and the top of the Waterford socks that were cut from the heel up. Now this tactic has been around for a while when it comes to the footballing world, with many Premier League players doing the same thing over the past couple of seasons, but clearly this has been something that the GAA world hasn't seen before judging by the reaction.
Michael Verney of the Irish Independent was the person who got the conversation around the 'cut sock' going on Sunday afternoon.
Is this a modern thing or what? An ankle sock blended with the top part of another sock!
Times have changed😂 pic.twitter.com/yABTMscLbD
— Michael Verney (@mlverney) April 30, 2023
GAA Fans react to the 'cut sock'
New trends and fashion styles do come around every so often in the GAA so it would be normal to assume that a topic like this wouldn't normally be picked up by people. That is far from the case and it's safe to say that there has been quite a lot of reaction to the most recent trend.
I know a few club players doing that 😂 not sure why, think it’s the high sock but without the heavy foot part 😂
— Helen Dolan (@Melensos) April 30, 2023
They’ll be shaving their legs and wearing fake tan next ffs
— Fintan Martin (@fintyp76) April 30, 2023
Tis all the rage according to my Niece & her U14 Kilmoremoy LGFC teammates.
— L. NíHéineacháin (@LaobhaoiseNihE) May 1, 2023
While there is a method to the madness with many of the 'old style' socks causing friction during games, GAA sock manufacturers should possibly look at making a sock that combines the bottom of regular ankle socks with the top of the club colours.
Not only would it save the hassle of tearing up socks prior to their first wear, but it could also be a real gold mine for some brands with the next generation always very keen on replicating the style of some of their GAA heroes.
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