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Lululemon alternative — BOLD Dual Grip™ Pilates Socks.
Lululemon’s Find Your Balance line is a polished studio sock, described by lululemon as having “pressure-mapped, no-slip grippers on the sole,” with mesh ventilation and arch support, backed by one of the strongest brands in studio apparel. BOLD is a small brand designed by a Pilates and Lagree instructor, with grip inside and out.
Grip
BOLDInside + outside
Lululemon“Pressure-mapped, no-slip grippers on the sole”
Design focus
BOLDPilates & Lagree
Lululemon“Designed for Studio and Pilates”
Built by
BOLDA Pilates & Lagree instructor
LululemonStudio apparel brand
Returns
BOLD30-day returns
LululemonSee their current policy
The honest table
Side by side, no spin.
| Feature | BOLD Dual Grip™ | Lululemon |
|---|---|---|
| Inside + outside grip | Silicone inside the footbed and outside the sole | Grippers on the sole; one style, the *Strappy, also lists an “interior gripper” that helps keep socks from slipping down |
| Built by | Designed by Maria, a Pilates and Lagree instructor | A studio apparel brand |
| Design focus | Built for Pilates, Lagree and studio training | Listed “Designed for Studio and Pilates”; merchandised under “Barre Socks With Grip” |
| Materials | 85% cotton · 15% spandex | Nylon and elastane knit with mesh ventilation |
| Sizing | One size, women's US 5-10 | Multiple sizes (S-XL) |
| Range | Three colorways, plus multi-packs | Several styles and lengths |
| Returns | 30-day returns on unworn pairs | See their current returns policy |
| Price | $25 per pair | See current pricing on their site |
Comparison data verified . Competitor specs subject to change.
BOLD Dual Grip™ Socks
One sock. Two layers of grip. $25.
Silicone outside for the carriage, silicone inside for your foot. Three colorways, one size (women's US 5-10), free US shipping over $70.
What BOLD does differently
Three things we won't compromise.
Dual Grip™, inside and out
Silicone on the outside for the carriage and inside the footbed for your foot — one focused design, refined in real Pilates and Lagree classes.
Why Dual Grip™ →Love it or return it
30-day returns on unworn pairs. If the grip doesn't hold for you, you get your money back.
Guarantee details →
Frequently asked
Before you decide.
Do lululemon grip socks have grip inside the sock?
On one style in the range, the Find Your Balance Grip Socks *Strappy, lululemon lists an “interior gripper” that helps keep socks from slipping down. BOLD’s inside grip sits in the footbed and is designed to help hold the foot itself. If inside grip matters to you, check the specific style you’re buying.
How is BOLD different from lululemon?
Lululemon is a large studio apparel brand with a broad range, multiple sizes and mesh-knit construction. BOLD is a small, single-product brand designed by a Pilates and Lagree instructor, with grip inside and out across the line.
Which is better for reformer Pilates?
Both are made for studio work. If you want a familiar brand with a wide range and multiple sizes, lululemon is a strong choice. If you want a single focused option built by an instructor around inside-and-outside grip, that is what BOLD makes.
Does BOLD work for Lagree?
Yes. BOLD was developed by a Pilates and Lagree instructor and worn in reformer and Lagree classes through its development.
What if I don’t like BOLD?
Unworn pairs can be returned within 30 days of delivery.