My main problem with white topped socks is that if you have a team of referees , in white topped socks is you can bet that the shade of white will not be the same. White topped socks grey easily and this can look un professional. I  read in a referee manual that yes, that white tops do go grey but they are inexpensive and can be replaced easily. Yes they can be replaced but why waste well needed match fee’s on new equipment when a black topped pair will last until the sole gets worn out.

This is turning into abit of a rant and I dont want that. So yes if referees do keep their socks really white then yes with a white collared kit they look really good, however in the FA’s wisdom to release  a black collared kit white topped socks are dyeing out as they are seen as out-dated and unpractical.

Still with white or black topped socks most referees will have them. But then what do you do when some one turns up in hopped socks.

Personally I use both for a county game I always wear white topped socks as you know that everybody in your team will be wearing them. This also saves them as they dont get many uses and they remain white for the whole. For other games I use black topped as this is what I prefer.

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