The classic throwback look, the team color showing in a clean band up the leg. Custom baseball stirrup socks are the footless loop worn over a white sanitary sock and paired with knickers, the way the game looked for a century. Empire Five knits these in the same polyester-nylon-spandex blend as our full socks, with custom yarn-dyed colors and an optional logo.
Custom baseball stirrup socks are the throwback cut in our custom baseball range. a footless loop sock worn over a white sanitary sock so the team color shows in a band up the leg, paired with knicker pants for the traditional look. Knit from the same polyester-nylon-spandex yarn as our knee-high and crew socks, with yarn-dyed knit-in colors and a stirrup strap that loops under the foot. Set the stripe pattern and band colors to your team, with an optional screen-printed logo on the outer leg. Sized in S/M/L mapped to US shoe ranges. the throwback finish for the full uniform.
Knit polyester-nylon-spandex yarn on a 200-needle gauge with reinforced cotton-blend foot-bed, linked-toe seam for cleat comfort, and knit-integrated non-slip cuff band. yarn-dyed knit-in coloring holds saturation through season-long wash cycles.
Fabric platform: The same knit yarn and yarn-dyed coloring as our full socks, in the throwback stirrup shape. a footless loop worn over a white sanitary sock, not a full foot sock. The team color shows in a clean band up the leg, the way baseball looked before full socks took over.
Decoration: Primary decoration is yarn-dyed knit-in coloring. the stripe and band pattern is built into the yarn-dyeing stage before the stirrup is knit. An optional screen-printed logo or initials goes on the outer leg band. Sublimation is technically possible on knit polyester but the knit-grid texture shows through; we do not recommend it. Embroidery is not applied because knit yarn does not hold dense stitching cleanly.
Color saturation: Yarn-dyed knit construction produces sharper color edges than sublimation on knit fabric. The throwback band color is in the yarn itself, so it has no print-bleed and stays full-saturation up the leg. knit-in patterns work cleanly for stripes and bands, but not for photo-realistic graphics or fine multi-color line art.
Primary decoration is yarn-dyed knit-in coloring. team colors and patterns are dyed into the yarn before the sock is knit. Screen printing on the outer leg band adds a logo or sponsor wordmark. Sublimation and embroidery are not used on socks for the spec reasons below.
Team colors are dyed into the yarn before the sock is knit. Stripes, bands, blocks, contrast cuff bands, and full solids all run in the yarn-dyeing stage. Color is in the yarn itself, not a surface print, so there is nothing to crack or peel through season-long wash cycles. Sharp color edges and full saturation from cuff to toe.
Logos, sponsor wordmarks, and player initials applied to the flat outer-calf zone of the sock. This is the standard placement zone for sock branding because it faces outward when worn and the knit surface is flatter than the curved cuff or ankle. Ink may show light fade after 50-70 wash cycles (industry-normal for screen ink on knit fabric).
Team name or initials knit directly into the cuff band yarn, not surface-printed. Reads cleanly around the full circumference of the cuff and never wears off because the wordmark is in the yarn. Best for short team names and abbreviations (3-8 letters) that read clearly at sock-cuff scale. Sublimation and dense embroidery are not used on socks (sublimation shows the knit grid; embroidery does not hold on stretchy knit yarn).
Three adult sizes (S/M/L) and one youth size, mapped to US shoe ranges with EU and UK conversions. Knit construction relies on fixed-needle counts, so per-foot custom sizing is not available. Mixed-roster orders are welcome.
| Size | US Shoe (Men) | US Shoe (Women) | EU Shoe | UK Shoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 4-7 | 5-8 | 37-40 | 3-6 |
| M | 7-10 | 8-11 | 40-43 | 6-9 |
| L | 10-13 | 11-14 | 43-46 | 9-12 |
| Size | US Shoe | EU Shoe | UK Shoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y | 1-4 | 32-36 | 13-3 |
Six volume brackets from 1 pair to 1,000. Every price includes yarn-dyed knit-in custom colors, optional calf-band logo screen-print, reinforced heel-and-toe construction, and free express worldwide shipping. Order as few as 1 pair at the tier-1 rate. Orders above 1,000 pairs quoted on request.
| 1–20 pairs | 21–50 pairs | 51–100 pairs | 101–200 pairs | 201–500 pairs | 501–1000 pairs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12.49 /pair | $11.40 /pair | $10.33 /pair | $9.84 /pair | $8.39 /pair | $7.50 /pair |
All-inclusive prices in USD per pair. yarn-dyed knit-in custom colors, calf-band logo screen-print, reinforced heel-and-toe construction, and free worldwide express shipping included in every tier. The tier-1 rate ($12.49/pair) applies to any order from a single pair up to 20, honoring our no-minimum promise. Bulk orders above 1000 pairs: contact us for a custom volume quote with deeper discounts.
The full path from your first message to your team kitted out with matching stirrup socks for the season.
Email sales@empirefive.com or use our quote form with team colors, logo or sponsor wordmark files, total pair count, and a shoe-size breakdown across your roster. Confirmation lands within hours.
You receive a full-color mockup showing the yarn-dyed colorway, cuff band detail, and calf-band logo placement on the sock, along with itemized pricing across all six volume tiers from 1 to 1,000 pairs. Revisions are unlimited and free until you sign off.
For larger team orders, we produce a single physical sample pair for you to inspect, fit-test on a player, and wash-test before bulk production starts. Sample fee credits toward your final invoice.
Yarn-dyeing and knit construction take about two weeks, and tracked door-to-door shipping adds another 4-7 business days. that puts your custom baseball stirrup socks in your hands inside three weeks of artwork approval. Free worldwide. Rush production available on request.
The questions teams and coaches ask before ordering custom socks. answered for knit-yarn construction and the footless stirrup shape.
Same knit yarn, same yarn-dyed colors, same price. the difference is shape and style. Pick by the look your team wears.
| Stirrup (this page) | Knee-High | Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shape | Footless loop over a sanitary sock | Full sock, over the calf | Full sock, mid-calf |
| Look | Throwback two-layer | Full coverage, classic | Everyday low-profile |
| Worn | Over a white sanitary sock, with knickers | Under the pant or over knickers | Under the pant |
| Coloring | Yarn-dyed knit-in | Yarn-dyed knit-in | Yarn-dyed knit-in |
| Logo | Optional on the leg band | Screen-print on calf | Screen-print on calf |
| Price tier | From $7.50/pc | From $7.50/pc | From $7.50/pc |
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