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Overall, Tavi Noir offers the ideal balance of stylish aesthetic, soft and comfortable material, serious grip, and durability. The aesthetic might be on the dainty side, but they’re durable and long-lasting. They’re made from certified organic cotton and have a solid PVC grip on the bottom that stands up to many trips through the washing machine. Altogether, it makes for the ultimate combination of “best grip sock” qualities, and these will be a constant companion for everything from Vinyasa to reformer flows.
While you can find dozens of cheap brandless options across the web, you can’t always guarantee quality. The best solution for great value and solid construction? Gaiam. The yogi-favorite brand is known for high quality (yet affordable) yoga gear, from mats to meditation cushions to apparel. The super-budget Grippy Yoga Socks are a great find from one of the most trusted brands in the yoga world.
The five-toe style allows for articulation and balance in your practice, while the ankle-high cut gives you extra coverage where you need it. The spiral grip design adds a little pop of extra flair to show off in your next Bikram class.
This may be a little obvious, but Toesox definitely makes the best toe socks. For full toe articulation (think: gloves vs. mittens) you’ll find the best selection from this brand that is dedicated to the craft of soft-yet-grippy five-toe active socks. The ability to wiggle your toes is particularly important for exercises like yoga, that in many cases require you to spread, grab, and apply pressure to your toes depending on the pose. You can do all of that in style with these.
Lululemon knows a thing or two about sweat-ready active gear, and they have brought their famed sweat-wicking technology to the grippy “Get a Grip” yoga socks. They're made with yarns that draw sweat to the surface of the sock, allowing it to evaporate instead of keeping your feet soggy. Combine this moisture-wicking technology with the mesh ventilation, and you have a perfectly breathable and comfortable option for sweaty feet.
For full foot and ankle coverage, comfort, and a nice dose of workout motivation, opt for Sticky Be socks. All styles of Sticky Be socks have an inspiring message printed on the top, and designed onto the bottom sticky grip. Not only will these help you choose a daily mantra for your yoga practice, but they’ll give you a little extra coverage and warmth when you need it. This is one of the only brands that offers a crew style that goes halfway up the calf. Think of it like an athletically-inclined leg warmer.
Not every brand of grip socks offers a men’s silhouette, but Bombas has a perfect option for guys’ feet. Bombas socks are all about the feel. These socks have plenty of extra comfort features like a honeycomb-patterned arch support through the center, extra cushion in the footbed, thin PVC grips, a heel tab, and seamless toes.
The men’s socks come in four iterations of grayscale from light gray to black, keeping it mellow and low-profile while also offering a bit of variety. What makes Bombas even more awesome is that for every pair of grip socks purchased, they’ll donate a pair of (regular) socks to the homeless community and those in need.
If the gym is your personal runway, an ordinary grippy sock simply won’t do. For the style-conscious, you’ll most definitely want to show off with a sassy, sparkling sock from Shashi. Using a CoolMax sweat-wicking fabric and a breathable mesh bedecked with dazzling rhinestone “stars,” the Shashi socks are a fashion meets function dream come true. Each sock is cut specifically for a left foot and right foot, allowing for an even more secure fit during your practice, which can prevent bunching and slipping.
There are a lot of Mary Jane styles out there, but the Nina silhouette from Pointe Studio is one of the most beautiful. The ombré faded color blocking and use of bold hues balances nicely with the delicate ankle strap of the Mary Jane silhouette. Supersoft combed cotton, a padded ankle rest, and compression for arch support make them not just visually pleasing, but super functional and supportive as well.
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