Yoga socks improve your grip to support you in a wide variety of asanas. They can be used in all types of yoga as and when needed, including hot yoga. Additionally, the use of yoga socks can help to improve the natural alignment of your foot, and act as a way to help evenly distribute your body weight. Our collection offers a wide range of styles to ensure you are kept comfortable, if you'd like the enhanced grip but don't like the feeling of toe socks, you might wish to opt for toeless yoga socks instead. To get support beyond the mat, browse our full collection of yoga socks and grip aids.

What are yoga socks?
Yoga socks are specially designed footwear that offers support by improving grip. Yoga socks come with a straps to prevent them slipping or falling down, and they come with grip soles so that you can stay in position without slipping or feeling unsupported. Some yoga socks may come with individual toe separators to help improve alignment and weight distribution, whereas some may just look similar to a regular sock with the added support of a grip sole.

Are yoga socks better with or without toes?
The type of yoga sock that you choose is a matter of preference and comfort. Yoga socks with toes can help to correct your alignment and offer further grip support, whereas toeless yoga socks allow for more breathability and some find their range of movement less restrictive. Toeless yoga socks are beneficial to practices where you may sweat a lot, such as hot yoga, but some may find this feeling a little uncomfortable. Ultimately, your yoga socks should work to enhance your grip, no matter the style.

Why do yoga socks have a hole in the top?
The hole in the top of the yoga sock is simply for breathability. By having this hole there is more ventilation and air circulation. This also stops your feet from becoming too hot during your flow. The hole in the yoga sock doesn't serve another function, and so won't affect your performance. In fact, many styles of yoga socks do not have this feature, so if you feel more comfortable without it you have different options to choose from.