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Best Grippy Shoes for Barre, Pilates & Yoga

Open Sole

Secure in every hold.
No sliding. No resets.

$74.00
White

The Studio Performance Skin Open Sole is the premium grip system made for barre and Pilates, replacing traditional studio socks for thousands of practitioners. Full contact 360° grip across the underfoot, not silicone dots like a grip sock, for consistent traction every transition, every pose.

Skin safe. No latex. No silicone. Wash with warm soapy water and dry in seconds.

Open Sole has an open heel and a mid-foot vent for a true barefoot feel and a more grounded connection to the floor, and your toes stay fully exposed for natural toe splay, better balance, and a more stable grip. Both perform identically: same grip, same stability. Choice is preference and feel only.

Built for Reformer, Cadillac Reformer, Megaformer, Lagree, and mat Pilates, and great for yoga on or off the mat.

How to put on: pull from the top of the foot, not the straps, to help extend their lifespan.

Cleaning: Hand wash with warm soapy water. They dry in seconds. That's it.

Shipping. Complimentary shipping on orders over $150.

Returns & exchanges. 30 days. Try on indoors for fit only, like any shoe.

Must be clean and like new.

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90-day warranty. Backed against manufacturing defects for 90 days. Normal wear, accidents, and damage from use or improper care aren’t covered.

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Made in the USA · No latex · No silicone

Made in USA Free shipping over $150 30-day returns 90-day warranty Made in USA Free shipping over $150 30-day returns 90-day warranty

The Pilates sock era is over.

One pair. Every class. No replacements, no compromises. Second-skin feel. Natural toe splay. This is what grip was always supposed to be.

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Grip shoes for Barre, Pilates, Yoga. Secure in Every Hold. No Slipping. No Resets.

Black

Black

Closed Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

LightGrey

LightGrey

Closed Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

DarkGrey

DarkGrey

Closed Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Black

Black

Closed Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

LightGrey

LightGrey

Closed Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

DarkGrey

DarkGrey

Closed Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Coral Sold Out

Coral

Closed Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Sold Out
White

White

Open Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Coral

Coral

Open Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Black

Black

Open Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Blue

Blue

Open Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

LightGrey

LightGrey

Open Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

DarkGrey

DarkGrey

Open Sole · Size M

$74

or 4 × $18.50

White

White

Open Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Coral Sold Out

Coral

Open Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Sold Out
Black

Black

Open Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Blue

Blue

Open Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

LightGrey

LightGrey

Open Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

DarkGrey

DarkGrey

Open Sole · Size L

$74

or 4 × $18.50

Why Barreletics

Built around one obsession: Grip.

No Sliding. No Resets.

Locked-in grip through holds, transitions, and balance.

Finally Secure. Stay Focused.

Grip and stability that let you move with confidence.

Ultimate Studio Grip

Unbeatable traction on studio floors, reformers, and mats.

Natural Toe Splay

Open-toe design for natural balance and control.

Second-Skin

Ultra-light, flexible feel, more control than socks.

Built to Last

No stretching out. No replacing socks.

Open Sole coral on foot
Trusted by instructors

Barefoot feel. Zero slip.

Open heel, full grip through every barre and Pilates hold.

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Engineered as a second skin.

Barreletics are engineered as a second skin: ultra-light, sweat-adaptive, durable, and built for in-studio performance. Push confidently through deep lunges, Reformer flows, and Megaformer sequences with natural toe splay and unmatched stability that maximize results.

Open Sole in studio

Hold every pose.

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Redefine movement

Think outside the sock!

Footwear that outperforms expectations. Grip, support, and freedom, perfected for every surface.

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No Socks. Just Grip.

One pair.Done.

Last month you said grip socks were a waste. Then you ordered another 3-pack.

This ends that.

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Putting on Open Sole
The sock cycle

$144 to $336 /yr

Silicone never grips. Fabric stretches. Dots fall off in the wash.

The pair

$74 once

360° grip

Secure in every hold.

Yoga socks are useless.

Never loses shape.
Never loses grip.

The open-toe design mimics barefoot freedom while ensuring total control, smarter than grip socks.

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Let us knock your socks off

Safely push harder in every studio move.

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Real people. Real results.

See the difference. Feel the grip.

Mia Evans
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sock era: over.

“My love-hate relationship with the sock has finally come to a ceremonial end. The vast improvement during the first minute of barre class, with my new Barreletics performance skin shoes, is beyond words.”

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Jess
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Genius. Simple. Effective.

“A long time void that was begging for a solution! Genius concept. Simple, effective, stylish. I can improve my workout 10 fold without the nagging sock slippage and constant adjustment.”

Jess Ashburn, US
JenB
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Back to footwork.

“After almost a year off the foot bar due to my neuropathy, I am confidently back to the footwork series in Pilates!”

JenB Millville, US

More from the community

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Secure from the first class.

“I am a full-time Barre instructor and teach on a variety of surfaces and mats. These provide the perfect level of grip and support and fit like a glove. YES! Finally a good durable barre shoe!”

Laura P. Sacramento, US · Barre instructor
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Plank without fear.

“Traditional Pilates socks never fit me right so I decided to try this product. At my very first class using them, I was able to hold a plank without fear. Absolutely worth it!”

Alexis G. Massapequa, US
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

After spinal fusion, still steady.

“I was dreading going back to Pilates after a spinal fusion because I felt like grip socks were not going to cut it. I had never found a pair of grip socks that wouldn't slip a bit while doing bridges on the chair or reformer so I started looking for something that would help alleviate my fears.”

Samantha B. Castle Rock, US
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Safe on the equipment.

“Several ladies in my Pilates classes have commented on my shoes and I love to sing your praises. In one word, they make me feel SAFE on the equipment. Yes, they are a bit spendy, but in the long run, they save me money because I don't have to buy grip socks all the time.”

Deborah R. Eugene, US
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bought a third pair.

“This is the second pair I'm buying. Love them sooo much, got a lot of use out of it and I bought a third. Lasted me a year, used it almost every day!”

Catherine R. Lanham, US
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Unstable on socks. Steady now.

“Loving these 'shoes'. I felt very unstable on the reformer with the grippy socks because they do not grip well on the heel and my feet can move around in the socks but this does not happen with these and I am so confident during the classes now. Love these.”

Dianne P. George Town, KY
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Tired of slipping in your yoga socks?

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Open Sole in studio

Grip everywhere

Trusted by 1000's of instructors

Redefine movement.

One continuous grip, every step. Nothing between you and the floor.

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Our promise

Built on guarantees, not guesses.

30-day returns for indoor try-on. 90-day warranty against manufacturing defects.

30-Day Returns

Returned items must be clean, unworn, and in new, sellable condition.

90-Day Warranty

Defects only, not wear or accidents.

Built to Last

Never loses grip.

Follow the movement

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Real practitioners. Real studios. Real grip.

    Questions from the studio

    How do I put on my grippy shoes? Pull from the top of the foot, not the straps, to help extend their lifespan.

    After class. When you wipe down your equipment, give your Barreletics a quick pass with the same wipe.

    Cleaning. Hand wash with warm soapy water. They dry in seconds. That's it.

    You have 30 days to return or exchange. Every pair also has a 90-day warranty against manufacturing defects. See our returns policy.

    Pilates socks, yoga socks, and barre grip socks fail at the dots. They peel, stretch, and force resets in chair pose and flat back chair. Barreletics Performance Skins are grippy shoes with 360° full-contact grip, not another disposable sock. Secure in Every Hold for barre, Pilates, yoga, Reformer, Megaformer, Lagree, and hot studios.

    Yes. They're built for reformer, Cadillac reformer, Megaformer, Lagree, barre, and mat Pilates, and they stay put on the carriage and platform through side planks and lunges where grip socks slide. Many people love them for hot Pilates and hot yoga too. If you sweat a lot, try wearing a thin sock underneath.

    Like all footwear, how long a pair lasts depends on how and where you wear them. The grip is built into the sole, so it lasts as long as the shoe does.

    Hand wash with warm soapy water. They dry in seconds. That's it.

    Snug, like a second skin, with no break-in period. Start with your regular shoe size. If your foot is narrow or wide, that can change your size, so check the size guide first.

    Both perform identically with the same grip and stability. The difference is feel and coverage. Closed Sole: covers the entire bottom of the foot, heel included. Open Sole: open heel and a mid-foot vent for a true barefoot feel. Toes stay fully exposed on both for natural toe splay. Choice is preference and feel only.

    Compare Open and Closed Sole

    Yes. Skin safe. No latex. No silicone. Made in USA. Wash with warm soapy water and dry in seconds.

    Megaformer and Lagree demand lateral stability that grip socks can't give you. Performance Skins wrap the entire underfoot in one continuous grip, so you don't slip through lunges, pikes, and carriage work. Trusted by Lagree-certified instructors across North America.

    Yes. Although they're designed to be worn barefoot, many of our customers wear a thin sock underneath. Some like their toes covered, some want extra warmth, and some sweat in a hot class. Your practice, your call.

    Grip socks slip. When your feet aren't locked in, you can't fully commit to the pose, and you lose your focus. Barreletics have one continuous grip built into the sole, so you can go deeper, hold longer, and stay in it. Grip isn't optional.

    Barreletics Performance Skins are used in barre, Pilates, and reformer studios across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the greater NYC area. The 360° grip is built for full class schedules, from boutique Lagree rooms to classical Pilates studios, so you stay secure through every transition.

    Popular with reformer and Megaformer instructors and studios in Los Angeles, from Santa Monica to West Hollywood. The patented grip is made for high-heat rooms and long class days. Both soles perform identically; choice is preference and feel only.

    Yes. We ship fast to over 190 countries, including the UK, Canada, Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Brazil, and Australia. From London to Melbourne to Dubai, studios get the same 360° grip system, built for Pilates and barre: reformer, Cadillac reformer, Megaformer, Lagree, Classical Pilates, and mat work. Some people also love them for TRX workouts and yoga on and off the mat.

    Barre and Pilates studios and instructors across Canada, from Toronto to Montreal to Vancouver, choose Barreletics for a consistent 360° grip that outlasts disposable grip socks. Choose Open Sole or Closed Sole: same grip, same stability, and the only difference is feel. We ship fast across Canada.