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Personalized Traction

About Our Traction Socks

Apolla grip socks are made to feel different from the rest. They give control and stability without shifting your weight placement or wearing down too fast. Our patented grip helps remove the bulky seams and materials found in traditional dance shoes, so you can truly sense the floor, improve balance, and help reduce the chance of foot injuries.

Apolla grip socks are excellent for many activities including dance, barre, pilates, martial arts, Zouk, and any studio-based movement. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning, our grip socks offer the support and protection you need to perform your best.

What makes Apolla Grip Socks so unique? The grip level is adjustable!

You can renew the amount of grip when you need extra help on slippery hard surfaces, from studio floors to the stage.

Enjoy the ease of barefoot movement with the support and protection your feet require.

How the Traction Works

Your traction WILL, and should, begin sticky

(please email us if you do not feel firm resistance on the first step)

Next, you break it in and gradually wear it down

This may take 1-3 classes…longer for some…shorter for others.

The traction can wear down to nothing IF you do not refresh it!

Begin using the recommended E6000 traction-refreshing spray adhesive

Some people prefer rosin, spray rosin, or hairspray.

We recommend testing them to find which product best fits your floor and personal needs.

This helps you keep control when needed, while still allowing freedom.

Refresh Your Traction

IMPORTANT REMINDER: MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ADDED A BOTTLE OF THE E6000 non-toxic spray adhesive SPRAY IF YOU ARE PURCHASING WITH TRACTION SOCKS.

You can also buy it from Amazon or Hobby Lobby, but the grip will not work if you do not begin refreshing it once it reaches the grip level you want to KEEP.

Shake the E6000 non-toxic spray adhesive bottle well

Spray 5-10 pumps onto the traction base

Allow it to dry; some like to rub the bottoms together as they dry

Some prefer to let socks get dirtier and wash less often to keep the grip they like… but this is personal preference.

They are antimicrobial, so they can be treated more like shoes.

If you do wash them, use a mesh bag to help protect the grip.

Quick Note:

A few testers noticed tacky residue during the first few wears. If residue appears, gently lift it and clean with warm water and a fresh microfiber cloth. For more details, view FAQs. If you notice this on your floor, wash the Shocks inside out 1-2 times before using again.

There is no guaranteed timeframe for when you will need to refresh the grip. It depends on personal preference and floor feel. Keep a refresher nearby and re-apply only when you need more grip on a slippery hard surface.

Care the Right Way

All of our Shocks can be washed and dried following our recommended care instructions

We highly encourage you to always use your Apolla Mesh Bag when laundering.

We also suggest washing your Shocks inside out to help preserve grip

Traction vs. Non Tips

Use the foot-feel test instead of the floor name: if the floor feels grippy or tacky, choose NON-traction. If your foot slides easily, choose WITH traction.

The AMP style: This grip is placed on both the heel AND the ball of the foot if you need extra traction that easily replaces a slip-on jazz shoe.

The Performance, Infinite, and Alpha styles: Grip is only on the ball of the foot. This lets you slide and glide freely while still having control.

Choose NON-traction for shoes, carpet, rugs, mats, spin discs, DancinDisc, or any floor that already feels grippy or tacky.

Quick Note:

Our Shocks do NOT contain cotton. If you are unsure, walk on the floor in a regular thin sock or barefoot: grippy or tacky floors need NON-traction; slippery hard floors need WITH traction. If you travel between studios, we recommend one pair WITH and one pair NON.