This is inherent to the knitting process and is unavoidable. Black Baseball Socks Customizable Baseball Stirrups Pattern G Striped Baseball Stirrups A large fits ages 16+, or Jr. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Standard baseball stirrup profile, fits over athletic socks (socks not included). These striped baseball stirrups are in design Pattern E. PERFECT BASEBALL STIRRUPS: These baseball stirrups are made for men or women for baseball, softball or fastpitch. Baseball and softball players, get that classic uniform look with these Pattern E striped stirrups from MadSportsStuff! These aren't your ordinary socks - they're the traditional stirrups that give you that authentic baseball appearance players have loved for generations ***NOTE- Please be aware any products produced with stripes (Socks or Stirrups) WILL have an overlap/stairstep stitching area on every stripe. Twin City Intermediate 9 Solid Stirrups Navy A medium fits ages 12-15 (Stirrup measures approx., 17, laying flat). This custom stirrup has a unique 3 striped pattern on the calf. PERFORMANCE MATERIALS: Fiber Contents: 100% Nylon fabric Baseball Stirrups Pattern E (Black/Gold/White, Medium QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Made with love in the USA.