Let’s be real: not all socks are created equal. If you’ve dipped a toe (literally) into the world of reformer Pilates, you’ve probably heard about grip socks. But what actually makes them different from your regular, everyday pair? And are they really that necessary?
Spoiler: yes. And here’s why.
Grip Socks = Less Slipping, More Slaying
Regular socks? Kinda cute. Kinda slippery.
Grip socks? Game changers. They’ve got little rubberised or silicone grips on the bottom that literally help you stick the landing, whether you're nailing that lunge, holding a plank, or flowing through bridges.
Why it matters:
Reformer Pilates is all about control. A little slip mid-move can throw off your flow and your form. Grip socks keep you grounded, balanced, and totally in the zone.
Studios Love Them (and Usually Require Them)
Most Pilates and barre studios have a “grip socks only” rule and for good reason. Hygiene, safety, and stability? Tick, tick, tick.
Our Lovefound grip socks are made with breathable cotton, come in fun patterns (hi, cowboy-core embroidery), and bring big it-girl energy to your next class. Functional and fashionable? Say less.
Comfort That Moves With You
You know that annoying feeling when your sock bunches under your heel mid-class? Yeah, not it.
Grip socks are made to hug your feet in all the right places, with breathable panels, arch support, and a snug-but-stretchy fit that moves with you, not against you.
Better Grip = Better Movement
When your feet stay put, your muscles can actually do their thing without overcompensating for balance. That means better alignment, stronger engagement, and workouts that actually feel good.
Make the switch and level up your practice. Your future Pilates-loving self will thank you.
Shop the full range of non-slip grip socks here loved by instructors, yogis, and studio style icons alike.
