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Pilates instructors look for three things in a grip sock: silicone from toe to heel, a fit that stays put and a style your studio allows.

For barre, you want silicone at the ball, toes and heel, and a sock that won't bunch in plié or relevé. Here's what to look for before class.

The socks that grip best on a reformer have silicone at the toe tips and up the back of the heel. Here's where grip fails and how to test a pair.

A premium grip sock is worth it when the price buys grip coverage, fit and construction, not just a logo. Here's how to tell the difference.

For reformer Pilates, full-sole grip usually wins. Here's why coverage matters on the footbar and carriage, and when dot grips are perfectly fine.

The best reformer grip socks grip from heel to toe and stay put on your foot. Here's how to choose height, toe style and fit for the footbar and carriage.