afscout 10 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 OK, I know I'm being paranoid, but if we wear the shorts, does it matter what type of BSA socks we wear with it? I've only seen pictures of leaders in shorts wearing the calf high socks (which I don't wear even if I'm hiking). I got the mid size (over the ankle?) BSA socks that I usually wear. I usually don't think twice about the sock length, but the pack will be marching in the Centenial parade and I don't want someone come up to me and tell me I'm wearing the wrong socks. Link to post Share on other sites
Lisabob 13 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 If someone tells you that, offer to stuff the (damp and slightly sweaty) sock you're wearing in "it," for them. Seriously, if they're coming up to you on a parade route to tell you your Tiger Cub's socks are all wrong, they have a real problem. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 AF, As long as they are offical socks, you will be fine. BTW I am in Area 3, section 63 of the Assembly Area, are you anywhere close? Grant you with 10000 scouts and scouters in the parade.... Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Also per the PDF that national came out with prior to the 2009 Insignia Guide, you can wear the red topped socks with the Centennial uniform. Heard about how someone decided to switch manufacturers of the socks right before jambo, and they hadn't arrived yet. Link to post Share on other sites
Basementdweller 608 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I bought a bunch of the look a like wool socks from Walmart last fall/summer. They are absolutely identical except for the BSA logo on the instep. I wear the wool hiking socks exclusively...... Link to post Share on other sites
afscout 10 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Eagle, Our POC hasn't given us the location in the assembly area yet. In th parade, we're in the 1960s Division with 38 other troops/packs. It's going to be a crazy ride! Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I wear any BSA sock I wish with shorts. I prefer the knee-highs in brushy locations. The only time I wear non-BSA socks is when I wear heavy hiking socks, long pants and gaiters. I've never had any uniform police types ever mention something they can't see. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
AK-Eagle 19 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I use the BSA hiking sock worn if actually hiking I wear them pushed down around the ankle, it keeps them little stones from finding their way into the boot that way. AK-Eagle Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Stosh, I hear ya on the socks. But I beleive the Uniform Police will be on the prowl prior to the parade as they are heavily emphasising the complete and correct unfiorm. Gonna carry extra uniform items, sewing kit, etc. just in case. And I am wearing my Sea Scout uniform, just to drive the UPs crazy AF, yes it is! Link to post Share on other sites
Eagledad 2784 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 >>I use the BSA hiking sock worn if actually hiking I wear them pushed down around the ankle, it keeps them little stones from finding their way into the boot that way. AK-Eagle Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh 3452 Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 I my area the Lyme's ticks are more of a threat than small rocks so I go with the gaiters and/or duct tape the cuff's shut. Some of the boys pull their socks up over their pant cuffs, too. Looks dorky, but so does duct tape. Some of the boys opt not to because it tends to be a bit warmer than open cuffs, but everyone that does never get's ticks. So far I have only had to take one tick off of any boy. When the SM comes at them with a knife in one hand, needle-nosed pliers in the other, a bottle of alcohol to clean up afterwards and a Cheshire grin from ear to ear, they become avid duct tape disciples. Stosh Link to post Share on other sites
Bando 21 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Speaking of socks, does anyone know of some forgotten stash of red topped knee socks? I'm down to my last three pairs with elastic. I feel naked wearing the shorts with ankle socks. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle92 110 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 try ebay. Too bad you don't have inlaws like mine: they gave me a dozen knee socks for Christmass last year. Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now