Are Black or white knee pads better?

Question

I just bought black kneepads and I was wondering what the difference between them was.

Answer 1

I like the black ones. (I just took mine off a second ago... lol)

They look proffessional, show less dirt, and go with any color sock you can find. (except maybe yellow tye dye... then you'd look like a bumble bee!!!).  Most girls get white kneepads...probably to contrast against the typical black spandex most teams wear. Usually the coach will make the final call on kneepad color... if in fact your team is going for the matchy-matchy look. But... If only for practice, they're not different at all... and i don't think anyone's going to critisize you for wearing black kneepads.

Lol. If yours break though, I do reccomend this pair. Mine have lasted foreevveer and not stretched out at all :)

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Good luck this season... Hope tryouts go well for ya!! {assuming you're in a league and trying out... lol}

Answer 2

just heat black ones will heat up and melt faster due to friction white ones wont black ones are better for colder weather sports opicite 4 white

Answer 3

it doesn't matter.  black doesn't show dirt as much.  though it doesn't have to, i think it looks better if your kneepads match your socks.  if you have light socks, get white.  dark socks, get black.  ask your coach if he/she has any preferences that would match with your uniform.

Answer 4

No difference, but color.  They come in two colors because some teams wear light-colored uniforms and others wear dark.  If you wore black pads underneath a white uniform, it would show through.

I used to work in a warehouse that distributed Tru-Fit brand knee pads to the stores.

Answer 5

The only difference is the color...I prefer white, I don't know why, I just do...But White get dirty VERY quickly, and if you dive as much as I do, they get dirty, black stays clean, well, visibly clean...

Answer 6

Depends what color your uniform is and also depends on what they are made of.  Sometimes black will fade and will also dye your skin when you sweat.

Answer 7

It really depends on the style and what color your uniforms are. I liked the Nike Drifit Black ones, because they were dry, had better padding, and thought they were sleaker than the bulgey white ones. Black also goes with the black spandex shorts, many teams have black uniforms, and hey don't pick up all the dirt on the floor! As long as you like the ones you have :)

Answer 8

Black ones are a different color than white ones. Other than that there are a couple differences. The black ones will get just as dirty as white onces but they won't look as dirty. If you are out playing in the sun the black ones will absorb more sunlight and therefore be warmer than white ones. I would be happy with your choice to buy the black ones as I'm guessing whatever you're using them for will be indoors and so there won't be much sunlight and I'm also guessing that you'll be rubbing them on the floor so they won't look as dirty afterwards because the floor is dirty even if you sweep it and mop it.

Answer 9

It doesn't really matter.  It's just the color that's different.  Some of my friends wear black, others + myself wear white.  Just go with what looks better with your uniform :]

Answer 10

white...most of the people have white in the teams and your coach my like taht u guys are all matching...but i guess wutever floats your boat

Answer 11

oh  white they are stronger i do gymnastics i know ps blue knee pads are the strongest!

Answer 12

I'd say black bacause they dont show the dirt as much...and trust me...they WILL get dirty!!!

Answer 13

there really isnt a difference, besides the color.  white ones will get really dirty and you can see it, but black ones wont show. i prefer the black ones because they look a lot cleaner.

but you should also ask your coach.  Some coaches want the team matching so they want only white knee pads or black knee pads.  yknow, theyll say its part of the uniform.