Few things will mess with your favorite barre workout like wearing the wrong socks — slipping and sliding on the studio floor can be a recipe for injury, not to mention embarrassment. But you can save your bum and your dignity by making grip socks a regular part of your barre routine.
Grip socks — sometimes called yoga socks or Pilates socks — are similar to regular socks, but their soles are dotted with a soft, rubbery material that provides the traction you need to navigate smooth surfaces with ease.
This “grippy” material makes it easier to hold poses when you start to sweat, which is key in a barre class. Here are some of our favorite socks for barre, so you don’t have to worry about your feet slipping out from under you during those pliés!
1. Xtend Mary Jane Socks
These non-slip Xtend Barre socks just might be the coziest of the bunch.
Made of a thick, yet flexible cotton-poly blend, these closed-toe grip socks offer both cushion and mobility. The cut-out on top lets your feet breathe, while the bottoms are grippy from heel to toe for maximum slip protection.
Get them on Xtend Barre.
Price: $14
2. Toes-Home Grip Socks
The soft, breathable fabric on these grip socks makes them perfect for both workouts and everyday wear. And if you’re not into flashy socks, you’ll appreciate the full coverage and low profile.
Available in a box of 4, each with their own colored grips and extra cushioned sole.
Get them on Amazon.
Price: $15.99
3. ToeSox Half Toe Low Rise Grip Socks
This pair of grip socks from ToeSox is the next best thing to being barefoot. The half-toe design lets you spread your toes for a little extra balance, while the fitted heel stays put without slipping or bunching up.
Pick from a wide array of colors that range from basic black to bright and fun.
Get them on Tavi Active.
Price: $14
4. Tavi Emma Grip Socks
This pair includes arch compression for mid-foot support, which can help minimize fatigue. You’ll be grateful for this when you’re balancing on your tiptoes.
The Mary Jane style gives these socks a barely-there feel, while the fitted heel ensures you won’t have to keep stopping to hike these up during class.
Get them on Tavi Active.
Price: $16
5. Bombas Women’s Grippers
These grip socks may be spendy, but they certainly don’t skimp on function. Each pair features ultra-thin grips made from environmentally friendly PVC, a blister tab to protect vulnerable spots, and a footbed designed for performance and comfort.
Plus, for every pair purchased, Bombas will donate a pair of socks to a homeless shelter.
Get them at Bombas.
Price: $15
6. Gaiam Grippy Lace-Up Yoga Socks
The ballerina-inspired criss-cross top straps will make you feel like the real deal when you step up to the barre. But these grip socks are just as functional as they are fashionable, with rubbery grips to keep you from slipping all over the floor.
If you’re not a fan of the criss-cross top straps, the Grippy socks also come in sporty stripes.
Get them on Amazon.
Price: $11.99
7. Altatac Toeless Non Slip Yoga Socks
Rest assured your feet will stay fresh during the sweatiest of workouts. This pair of toeless grip socks is made with bamboo fiber, a material that’s naturally antibacterial and still super-soft and breathable.
Silicone grippers on the bottom, along with the half-toe design, ensure you stay grounded in any position.
Get them on Walmart.
Price: $9.95
