The 11 Best Pilates Socks to Shop Right Now, According to an Instructor
An instructor looked into which Pilates grip socks are worth the money.
Pilates has proven itself to be the true it girl workout, with celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner often spotted going to or from their reformer Pilates classes (likely at the highly exclusive Forma Pilates or the Alo Gym in New York City and LA). But even if we're not taking private classes alongside a Jenner sister, Pilates studios have been popping up on almost every corner boasting life-changing workouts on anything from a heated mat to a megaformer. (This is coming from an instructor in NYC!) Beyond the chic gym clothes many wear to these intense workouts, there's also one piece of gear that's key but not as flashy: grip socks.
It has been such a popular workout, that it even garnered a micro-trend of the "Pilates princess," who is the embodiment of a coquettish woman who spends at least 45 minutes of her daily routine on a reformer and in a matching workout set. (In 2024, ClassPass shared that Pilates was the most booked workout for the second consecutive year. ) While micro-trends are a rather tired concept promoting mindless consumption, there is some validity in the pursuit of finding the right workout clothes (and socks!) for Pilates classes.
Many popular studios require clients to wear grip socks on the machine, and with that requirement comes another important decision to make when deciding how to approach a Pilates class. When it comes to grip socks, there are many different options available with brands constantly releasing new designs and styles to choose from. Luckily enough, we did lots of research to decipher which socks are worth the money.
Keep scrolling to shop and discover the best Pilates socks available to shop today from brands like Alo, Moveactive, and more.
Lucky Honey's socks are known to grip like a honeycomb, leaving no room for a potential slip during class. Not only are they practical, but the machine washable socks come in plenty of great styles perfect for everyday wear before or after a workout. We like boyfriend socks for their retro appeal, pairing great with sneakers.
Lucky Honey The Boyfriend Off-White and Red, $16, Lucky Honey
The Pointe Studio Happy Ankle Grip Socks are another great over-the-ankle sock with adorable scalloped cuffs and their signature smiley face design. The socks have a compression feature to help with arch support. Pointe Studio's socks have a custom-developed grip, perfect for a sweaty Pilates class.
Pointe Studio Happy Ankle Grip Sock $16, Pointe Studio
It wouldn't be right to talk about Pilates without mentioning Alo. The activewear brand has become a large element of the "Pilates princess" trend, and these strappy siren socks are just that. These socks are very "ballet-core" with their crossing straps, and leg-warmer style crew fit.
Alo Women's Strappy Siren Grip Sock, $48, Alo
For those who prefer an ankle sock, these Tavi Active Savvy Tec Grip socks in the magenta shade are for you. This Pilates sock features both breathable mesh and moisture-wicking yarn, as well as Tavi's dual surface grip technology. These pink socks are functional and fun, adding some color to an exercise look.
Tavi Active Savvy Tec Grip Socks, $22, Tavi Active
These Bombas wool blend grip socks are great for colder weather, as the thick, cushiony wool is meant to replicate luxurious loungewear. These socks are not only useful for a cold morning running to Pilates but also great for preventing slips at home. With arch support and stay-put grips, these socks are just about as comfortable as they can get.
Bombas Women's Merino Wool Blend Roll-Top Gripper House Socks, $30, Bombas
Toesox is for those who enjoy the feeling of socks that fit each individual toe. It is definitely a more polarizing look than the classic grip sock, but the added toe support is guaranteed to help even more with stability. These Toesox, made from 72 percent organic cotton feature a cute blue and pink striped design.
Toesox Full Toe Ankle Grip Socks, $24, Toesox
Arebesk is the brand behind grip socks that are as fun as they are functional, and these Terry Crew grip socks are no exception. The black socks feature a white and gold striped design, relatively similar to the Lucky Honey pair. The retro feel of these Arebesk socks is sure to turn heads in class.
Arebesk Terry Crew Grip Sock, $24, Arebesk
Moveactive is constantly releasing the most exciting, whimsical designs in the world of grip socks, and these low-rise socks in "Moonlight Zebra" are our favorites. This fun design also comes in an over-the-ankle style, and spend two minutes on the Moveactive website and one is sure to be impressed with the plethora of design options. They also have all the benefits of a good Pilates sock from an anti-slip grip to arch support.
Moveactive Classic Low Rise Grip Socks–Moonlight Zebra, $19, Moveactive
This two-pack of Sweaty Betty socks is great for those who want to start buying grip socks in bulk to keep clean pairs on rotation. These over-the-ankle socks feature a striped design and the brand name. Made from 72% organic cotton, these socks are perfect for your next Pilates workout.
Sweaty Betty Mid Length Ankle Gripper Socks Two-Pack, $38, Sweaty Betty
Bloch, which is a company specializing in dancewear and shoes also makes great over-the-ankle grip socks perfect for Pilates. These compression grip socks feature built-in spin-spot, brake lines, and grip control lines useful for precise dancers, but may also serve a Pilates princess well.
Bloch Blochsox Crew Length Dance Sock, $20, Bloch
Olirose is a company dedicated to bringing all the fun of athleticwear to the world of workout socks. With designs that feature cherries, bows, and even martinis, Olirose socks are sure to turn heads. Though we love fun symbols, these scrunch Pilates socks are perfect for everyday wear.
Olirose Chesnut Scrunch Pilates Crew Socks, $20, Olirose
