If you’re going to devote quality time in the gym or exercise studio, you may as well use exercise accessories that enable you to make the most of it. For the purposes of this review, we received a couple of free products from ToeSox: a pair of half-toe sox with grip and a pair of their new Grip Gloves. I put them to the test, and here’s the headline: they’ll definitely kick up your routine at least a notch or two.

As a practitioner of hatha and kundalini yoga, and one who enjoys a Pilates class now and then, I was very interested in trying this gear. So far, I’ve used them in my hatha class as well as at home when practicing some basic yoga poses like sun salutation, tree, warrior, lunges, planks, squats and down dog.

half-toe sox with grip: they work great. With the slight separation between toes, as well as the dot pattern, non-slip sole, I’m able to feel my entire foot activate whenever I try to balance on one foot. It’s amazing how much more control I have, I’m a lot less wobbly and feel much more stable.

They’re made of 90% organic cotton & 10% Spandex so they’re soft and comfy. They’re intended for any barefoot activity, including dance and martial arts. I sometimes pad about at home in them, just cause they make my feet feel good. I received the “natural” but they also come in a variety of other solids and stripes. They retail for $15. Here’s where to buy ToeSox online.

Grip Gloves: I’d recommend these to anyone whose palms get sweaty and grip starts to slip while in various poses. I especially appreciate them while in downward dog. With a secure grip, you’re free to: focus more on the task at hand, breathe deeply and convince yourself that you’re well on your journey to bliss:)

Initially, I felt like I was gearing up to swing a golf club or drive the Indy 500, the gloves make you feel like a serious pro. You know, think, act, be. Made of 50% Microfiber and 50% polyester, they retail for $21.95. Here’s where you can grab a pair of Grip Gloves online.

Aside from experiencing their benefits first hand, here’s what the company has to say about them:

• ToeSox anatomical construction encourages toe separation to strengthen muscles and ligaments in the foot
• increases blood circulation
• form fitting second skin reduces moisture and friction in foot and between toes
• provides hygienic protection while barefoot in communal areas
• supports postural alignment and balance
• paired with Grip Gloves, you can stick to your practice even while traveling: ditch your mat but not your practice.

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photo credit: photos provided by ToeSox