As any footballer knows, a game can be won or lost in the fine margins. This holds true for both training and match play where one or two small changes in positioning can make a big difference in performance. One of the key areas where this can be found is in the position of your feet within your shoes. Slipping in and out can lead to a knock on effect to your hip and knee positions so grip socks help to reduce this issue by adding some small sticky rubber grip zones to the base of the sock that prevent any internal movement.

This helps to keep your socks firmly secured to your boots, preventing any sliding in and out that can lead to knee ligament damage. This is the main reason why so many players choose to wear grip socks.

Grip socks are designed to be worn under your regular team socks and many of them are available in a range of colours to match your formal matchday kit. As such, players often choose to cut the foot part of their official team socks around the ankle before wearing the grip socks first, exposing the non-slip rubber pads to be in direct contact with their boots.

While some brands like Nike and Adidas make grip socks as standalone products, others such as Falke and Teqnigrip have incorporated them into their longer soccer socks to provide a more integrated solution. These include features such as anti-blister designs and extra padding to provide added comfort to your feet.soccer grip socks