FAQ🔎

Football grip socks, also known as "grip socks" or "anti-slip socks," are specialised socks designed to improve a player's traction and stability inside their football boots. These socks feature rubber grips on the sole, which provide additional friction between the foot and the inside of the boot. This helps to reduce slippage, enhancing a player's balance, agility, and overall performance on the field.

Enhanced Traction: The rubber or silicone grips on the sole of the socks prevent the foot from sliding around inside the boot, especially during quick movements, changes in direction, or when accelerating and decelerating.

Increased Stability: By reducing internal slippage, grip socks help players maintain a more stable foot position, reducing the likelihood of blisters and injuries caused by friction.

Improved Comfort: The snug fit and grip elements contribute to a more secure and comfortable fit, allowing players to focus on their game without being distracted by discomfort.

Reduced Injury Risk: By keeping the foot securely in place, grip socks help prevent common football injuries such as blisters, rolled ankles, or sprains that can result from slipping inside the boot.

Grip socks have become increasingly popular among football players at all levels, from amateurs to professionals, due to the performance benefits they offer.

No, our grip socks are not just for football. While they are popular in football due to the specific needs of the sport, GameDay Grip Socks are suitable for a variety of other sports where enhanced traction, stability, and comfort are important. 

Our grip socks are suitable for running, basketball, tennis, yoga, pilates, dancing, cycling, gym and weightlifting.

Yes, grip socks do work, and many footballers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts report noticeable benefits from using them.

We have three sizes of our GameDay Grip Socks available. Small, Medium and Large. Small is a UK Size 1-4, Medium 5-7 and Large 8-13. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up. View our sizing chart to learn more.

Yes, grip socks can be washed, but it's important to follow specific care instructions to maintain their effectiveness and durability. Here are some general tips on how to wash grip socks:

1. Turn Inside Out: Before washing, turn the grip socks inside out. This helps protect the grip elements during the wash.
2. Cold or Warm Water: Use cold or warm water for washing. Hot water can damage the grip material and cause it to lose its effectiveness.
3. Mild Detergent: Use a mild detergent to avoid harsh chemicals that could deteriorate the grip material over time.
4. Gentle Cycle: Wash the socks on a gentle or delicate cycle to reduce wear and tear on the grips.
5. Avoid Fabric Softeners: Fabric softeners can reduce the effectiveness of the grip material, so it's best to avoid them.
6. Air Dry: It's recommended to air dry grip socks by laying them flat or hanging them up. Avoid using a dryer, as the heat can damage the grip material.

By following these steps, you can help ensure that your grip socks stay in good condition and maintain their functionality over time.

We understand that sometimes things just don't work out, and you need to return or exchange an item. If your items are still in their original condition, you can return them within 30 days. Please review the exceptions to this policy below:

• Items marked as 'Final Sale' are non-returnable.
• Socks can be returned only if they are sealed in their original packaging.
• Personalised items are not eligible for return.

To qualify for a full refund on eligible returns, all items must be returned unworn, unused, and in the same condition you received them, along with their original packaging. If an item is returned damaged, worn, or in an unsuitable condition, we cannot issue a refund. All items will be inspected upon return.

UK - Delivery time

• Express tracked delivery (1-2 Working days)
• Standard tracked delivery (2-5 Working Days)

All orders are shipped from our UK warehouse within 24 hours from Monday - Friday.

Yes, we offer wholesale packages for teams and clubs. Please email us at sales@gamedaygrip.com for more information.