If You Deadlift, Get Deadlift Socks
by Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki from Lifehacker on (#4T4MV)
You do not need special socks to be able to pick up a barbell and put it down again. They are not necessary in any way. But I found my deadlift training sessions went better after I started wearing kneesocks, and I think if you haven't tried the socks, maybe you should.