Filling a Void for Barre, Pilates & Yoga
As a longtime fan and practitioner of Barre, I was literally unable to “get a grip” during my practice. Movement was my ritual—my space for strength, focus, and connection—but class after class, something kept breaking that flow.
At the time, grippy yoga socks were the only tool available. Instead of supporting movement, they consistently disrupted it. They slipped when grip mattered most, required constant adjusting mid-exercise, and never delivered the control they promised. I found myself breaking focus to fix socks instead of holding positions, sliding out of side planks and losing stability where it mattered most. Over time, they also trapped sweat, becoming uncomfortable and unsanitary—bacteria magnets that diminished the practice rather than enhanced it.
The Idea
One day, stuck in side plank and sliding yet again, it became clear: this wasn’t just inconvenient—it was holding us back.
That moment sparked a question: Why didn’t a better tool exist?
What if there were a flexible, non-slip, in-studio workout shoe with true all-over grip—something that could move seamlessly from side plank to flat-back chair without slipping, shifting, or interrupting flow?
That same evening, I tore the silicone sleeve off a water bottle, cut it up, and created my very first prototype.
From that moment on, Barre + Pilates + Yoga workout footwear would be forever changed
Trial and Error Led To 100% Grip All The Time
Two years and multiple iterations later, that wild idea and on-the-fly prototype has been thoroughly researched, developed and produced, honing pressure points, fit and a patented materiality.
The barreletics performance skin is the only Barre-specific footwear on the market, and our team soon recognized the versatility.
The design is equally adapted to yoga, pilates, boxing, water sports and more. One of my favorite uses of the shoe is for stand-up paddle boarding!
My former career as a fashion model took me around the world, where I developed a deep appreciation for design, textiles, and architecture.
Life Inspiration
That foundation in fashion now meets my passion for fitness and self-care. Every pair of Barreletics is intentionally designed and crafted with care—not just to perform at the highest level, but to support how you move, feel, and show up.
These shoes are made to help you feel confident, strong, and effortlessly stylish, both in and out of the studio.
I hope you love them as much as I do.
— Stefanie Miller
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