Snooker legend Jimmy White has been given permission to wear slippers during his Scottish Open qualifier on Monday.The 64-year-old has suffered an ankle injury, which has led to him being permitted to switch from his smart uniform.White has been permitted to wear slippers after suffering an ankle injuryGettyWhite will wear slippers when he faces Leone Crawley in his first qualifier for the tournament, which is held in Leicester, England.Typically, professional players have to follow strict dress codes when competing on the World Snooker Tour.The WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association) enforce rules on every part of clothing on a player.When it comes to shoes, their guidelines explain that they have to wear formal shoes that do not expose the feet. Loafers and dress boots are also permitted, but sports shoes, high boots and shoes with a completely flat sole are not.White’s slippers are likely to have a flat sole, so it seems he has been allowed to deviate from the rules due to his injury.What else is in the snooker dress code?White has been permitted to switch from the usual standards for shoes, but he’ll still be sticking to the other rules.Snooker players have to wear an ironed formal shirt, with a bow tie and tailored waistcoat and trousers.The traditional style in snooker was first introduced in the 1700s.However, for White in his Scottish Open qualifier on Monday, he’ll be moving away from the long-standing tradition.White has been forced to move away from the strict snooker dress codeGettyWhen is the Scottish Open?Veteran White, who has finished runner-up at the World Snooker Championship six times, takes on Crawley in the first round of qualifying, hoping to book a place in his 17th Scottish Open.He has played in 16 editions of the tournament, with his best run seeing him reach the quarter-final in 2002.If the Englishman beats Crawley, he will then face Liu Hongyu in the second round.Qualifying is taking place from September 20-23 as players aim to secure a place in the tournament held in December. The Scottish Open will be played from December 14 to 20.The winner of the tournament will take home a £100,000 prize.