Custom grip socks are a sporty innovation that has revolutionized workouts and activities that involve smooth surfaces, allowing individuals to push their limits with confidence while minimizing the risk of slips or falls. They can be used in any activity where traction is needed, whether it’s for gym sessions or yoga classes on mats.

Grip socks feature rubber or silicone attached to the bottom of a sock that’s made of comfortable and breathable fabric like cotton, polyester or a mix. This specialized sole is typically designed in a variety of different ways, with dots, lines or patterns to provide the desired traction for the intended use. The rest of the sock is typically a standard, athletic style.

There are many brands of grip socks on the market that vary in design, fit and price. Grip socks are popular among athletes and are often worn during high-intensity sports, such as football, where the feet are subject to a lot of intense acceleration, deceleration and changes in direction. Some studies have shown that grip socks can improve performance in these types of high-intensity sports by reducing the likelihood of slips or falls.

A popular brand of grip sock is Pure Grip Socks, which was launched by Youtuber SR4U and has a unique design that provides rock solid grip pads on the sole of the sock. Another is Vypr, which produces high-quality grip socks with their own tech and has seen professional footballers such as Ivan Rakitic wearing them in matches.