Grip Socks for Men: Pilates Kit Without the Kitsch
More men are on the reformer than ever — and hitting the same wall at the front desk: the grip socks on offer are pastel, slogan-covered, and clearly designed for one audience. Grip socks aren't gendered. The silicone sole doesn't care who's wearing it. Here's how to kit out without the kitsch.
Grip socks are a safety requirement, not a style statement
Every reformer, barre floor, and yoga mat is a slip risk without traction. That's true regardless of who you are — which is exactly why grip socks should be designed for everyone. For the full rundown on what grip socks do and how to choose them, see our ultimate guide to pilates grip socks.
Why "unisex" grip socks are usually just pink socks in a bigger size
A lot of "unisex" ranges are one design tweaked slightly. Reforman starts from a gender-neutral brief: clean colourways, bold-not-cutesy graphics, and full-foot grip that performs the same for every foot in the room. No apologising for your sock drawer.
Styles built to be worn by anyone
Bold and unapologetic
The Bro Pilates Grip Socks put a bold script up top and a full silicone sole underneath — standout graphic, proudly not cutesy.
Laid-back personality
The Dude Pilates Grip Socks bring character to your kit without going saccharine, and keep you anchored through every movement.
Buy the set, save the hassle
If you train more than twice a week, one pair isn't enough. The Millennial Edit bundle packs Bro, Dude, and Laters into one three-pack at a saving — a week of clean pairs sorted.
The same socks work beyond Pilates
Split your week between disciplines? A gender-neutral full-sole sock carries straight across to barre, yoga, and the gym. Our guide to grip socks for barre, yoga and Pilates shows which cut suits which class.
What to look for (the same checklist applies to everyone)
- Full silicone sole — ball, arch, and heel coverage, not toe dots.
- Cotton-nylon-spandex blend — breathable, stretchy, holds its shape.
- A generous size range — Reforman singles fit EU 39–44, with the ankle cut at EU 38–46.
- A design you'll actually wear — because the best pair is the one you keep reaching for.
Bottom line
Grip socks are non-negotiable kit and they belong to everyone. Skip the pastels, pick a full-sole pair with a graphic you'd wear in public, and get on the machine. Browse Reforman's gender-neutral grip socks to find yours.