It does. I get nasty bruises from deadlifting & cleaning at heavy weights. The socks do offer some protection and I've noticed less bruises when I wear them!

I've been wearing knee high socks for years - it's just something I like, the weirder the better - I only started crossfitting 2 years ago - the only difference is now people get to see the knee high socks instead of me wearing them under my normal clothing.
I did notice that at my box, I am seeing more and more people wear knee highs - I think it's great - so it's catching on in the community huh - nice

so I was doing sumo deadlift high pulls the other day, for fun you know, and i kept scuffing my shin to the point of bleeding! But just on the right side....so i get the need for socks now!

LOL!

what are yall's favorite brands? There are so many to choose from...and I have to consider matching all my Lululemon shorts now...LOL

lol - I recommend anything that is funny or weird when it comes to knee highs - the more outlandish the better (as I wear my caped Batman and Robin knee highs)- but for people that aren't me - just in terms of comfort and not cutting off circulation at the knee - I like Sourpuss - they are a roller derby socks, but comfortable. If you go to the store - when you are looking at knee highs, you want to look for something that has good stretch at the band (some of us have huge calves) I also order from sock dreams - again, can't stress enough - you want the band at the knee to be comfortable - do not order "girls" unless you are stick thin with no meat on your legs - look for brands that are women size!

I was wondering too! Thanks for asking this. I played soccer my whole life so i've always worn tall socks. Good to know I can continue to do so!

The guys in my box wear them. Dont see any women in them. I may try, cos I hate shaving.