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VS · Souls · Verified June 10, 2026
BOLD vs Souls.
Souls leads with style, honeycomb grip, clean-girl aesthetic, Nordstrom shelf appeal. BOLD leads with grip. Both look good. Only one is engineered for the megaformer.
Grip
BOLDInside + outside
SoulsOutside only
Grip life
BOLD380 wash cycles
SoulsNot published
Built by
BOLDInstructors
SoulsLA fashion brand
Guarantee
BOLDDual grip + 30‑day returns
SoulsStandard returns
The honest table
Side by side, no spin.
| Feature | BOLD Dual Grip™ | Souls |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | 10+ years in fitness · Pilates & Lagree instructor | LA brand, fashion meets function |
| Inside + outside grip | Silicone inside the footbed and outside the sole | Honeycomb grip, outside only |
| Quantified grip life | Rated for 380 wash cycles | Not published |
| Pilates & Lagree focus | Tested in 12 Pilates and Lagree studios | Mentions Lagree, style leads |
| Materials | 82% combed cotton · 16% nylon · 2% elastane | “Luxurious blend”, not published |
| Design philosophy | Three timeless colorways, no churn | Trend-led, clean-girl aesthetic |
| Guarantee | Dual grip guarantee + 30‑day returns | Standard returns |
| Price | $25 per pair | ~$22-$28 |
Comparison data verified June 10, 2026. 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 U.S. shipping.
What BOLD does differently
Three things we won't compromise.
380-wash-cycle grip
Most brands say "long-lasting." BOLD publishes the number: silicone grip rated for 380 cold-wash cycles, tested across 10+ studios over a year of development.
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 →
Instructor panel · June 2026
Vetted instructors rate BOLD higher than Souls.
We asked six working instructors to teach two weeks of classes in both pairs, then score each on grip security: reformer, megaformer, and mat.
9.4BOLD
7.3Souls
Fitology Instructor
9.2BOLD
7.5Souls
Club Pilates Instructor
9.5BOLD
6.8Souls
Solidcore Coach
9.1BOLD
7.1Souls
AC Pilates Highgate
9.6BOLD
7.0Souls
Valentina Pilates
9.3BOLD
7.2Souls
Lagree213
Independent panel of six instructors · scored /10 after two weeks in both pairs · June 2026.
Frequently asked
Before you decide.
Are Souls grip socks better than BOLD?
Souls makes style-led grip socks with honeycomb outside grip, sold at Nordstrom and DTC for roughly $22-$28. BOLD Dual Grip socks add silicone inside the footbed, publish their full materials spec, and carry a 380-wash-cycle rating with 30-day returns, performance specs Souls doesn't publish.
What's the difference between BOLD's Dual Grip™ and Souls' honeycomb grip?
Souls' honeycomb silicone sits on the outside sole only. BOLD's Dual Grip™ grips both surfaces, outside for traction on the carriage and floor, inside to keep your foot from sliding within the sock during transitions.
Is BOLD worth $25 vs Souls?
The prices are comparable. BOLD differs on published substance: instructor design, quantified 380-wash-cycle durability, a stated materials spec, and a 30-day return guarantee with 30-day returns.
Does BOLD work for Lagree?
Yes. BOLD Dual Grip socks were developed in Pilates and Lagree studios and tested on reformer carriages and Megaformers across 10+ studios over a year of development.
What if I don't like BOLD?
Every pair carries a 30-day return guarantee, and unworn pairs can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If the grip doesn't hold for you, you get your money back.