Should you cut holes in your football socks or wear an ice vest while cycling? Experts on the truth behind 11 sports hacks

Hattersley says non-professionals can learn another lesson from the pros, though, which is never wear a full football sock: “Players cut off the foot bit and wear an anti-slip grip sock underneath, then just use the calf section to keep the shin pads in place.” It helps stop the football socks bunching up in the boots and causing blisters. “There’s an obvious performance benefit with that.”