The Socks Drawer Blog

Grip socks are becoming more and more popular.  They were non-existant when I was a kid. Now, I see them everywhere.

These are super practical socks.  If you aren’t wearing a shoe, and you don’t want to slip and fall, grip socks are what you need!  Grip socks are just like any other sock you’ve ever worn, only with rubber grips on the bottom.  They are great for around the house.  You will often find slipper socks that also have the grips on them.

Grip socks are great for small children learning to walk.  Shoes, are sometimes too cumbersome, but they need something on their feet, so grip socks are the answer. Dancer’s also you grip socks for the traction they need.  Grip socks are also a fantastic solution for those doing yoga and pilates and other exercise classes.

You can get a variety of types of grip socks.  Any type of socks with many different quantities of grips.  These are practical and often necessary.  A needed sock, somewhat unique for your sock drawer!

Like any athlete or artists, dancers put more stress on certain parts of their bodies than others and therefore need to take extra care of those parts. For dancers, it is their feet. So socks and proper foot apparel is paramount.

So what options are out there for a dancer? Well the things dancers are thinking about is what will give them the right balance of traction and slide in addition to the comfort and care of their feet. So, once again, what are the options? Dancers need their own unique sock

There are those who prefer to go with out anything. Barefoot and natural.

Some prefer tube socks, something comfortable, well fitted, allows your feet to breath, and allows you to slide.

Some prefer half socks. These are an ingenious little invention, good for the non-dancing feet too! Half socks come in a variety of fabrics for your dancing preference. They come made of silk, cotton, Lycra. They come in a variety of colors. There are half socks with the rubber gripping nubs. There are half toe socks. These are really great for dancers, and allow one all the foot and toe movement one might need with the right balance of slide and traction. Great idea.

Another thing you might find in the sock drawer of a dancer is a foot ring or foot undeez. These are like a half sock minus the toes. Foot rings are fitted fabric bands that go around the ball of your foot. Foot undeez are like foot rings, but they anchor between your toe, like a flip flop. Again, allowing the for a balance of slide and grip

Some dancers would simply opt for tights.

When not dancing, foot care is equally important for dancers. They need to restore and guard their feet. Some do this with regular socks and good shoes, some use support socks or compression socks.

Foot care is incredibly important for dancers and so the right tools and essential. The right socks, go a long way.

Here are some foot undeez.

Have you heard of these? A product that is new to me.

This is a company that makes some pretty amazing socks! These socks are good for athletes, and for those with medical issues.

Here are some of the benefits or selling points of these socks.

Smooth toe socks protect your toes, they have no pressure points. They are a seamless sock.

They releive your feet and legs and stimulate blood flow with a graduated compression system.

They gently hug your legs preventing swelling.

They reduce bacteria with their coolmax fabric. A fabric that wicks moisture away from the body.

They are non constricting. They are made of Lycra and are secure all around, rather than a tight band at the top.

They maintain their integrity. They won’t get stretched out of shape.

They are form fitting and won’t wrinkle or bunch up in your shoes.

They calim that it is impossible to get blisters while where these socks and they significantly reduce blisters. They do this by reducing friction and by providing a cushioned sole.

They also provide mid foot support.

Pretty amazing. These socks are great for all types of athletes, from soccer players to dancers. They are also great for those with medical issues like diabetes, or even pregnant women who need extra comfort and support.

You can check them out at http://www.smoothtoe.com.