GEARXPro is an Italian performance company, founded in 2018, built around one idea: the foot, sock and boot work as one system. The traction mechanism inside is called Grip:IN.
What is Grip:IN?
Grip:IN is GEARXPro’s traction system that works in the shoe. On a SOXPRO sock, silicone arrow pads sit on the sole and heel, not coating the whole footbed — they’re placed where the foot loads during acceleration and directional changes, which is also why SOXPRO is engineered around how the foot actually moves.
The four grip zones
SOXPRO maps grip and support to four areas, each doing a specific job:
| Zone | What it does |
|---|---|
| Sole traction | Anti-slip silicone arrow pads on the sole stop the sock sliding inside the shoe. |
| Heel grip | Silicone arrows across the heel counter lateral movement and reduce blisters on damp skin. |
| Ankle band | An elastic band around the ankle and foot adds stability during cuts and pivots. |
| Cushioning | A lightweight sponge absorbs shock and protects the foot arch. |
Why are SOXPRO socks left and right specific?
What problem does it solve?
The enemy is micro-slip. Every time the foot shifts inside the boot during a sprint or a cut, a little of that effort is lost and a little control goes with it. By raising friction exactly where the foot drives, Grip:IN is engineered to keep more of each movement connected to the boot.
Built around how the foot actually moves.
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Is SOXPRO a medical device?
SOXPRO socks are classified as a Class 1 Medical Device under EU regulation 2017/745. In practice that is a regulatory classification for the product as equipment — your choice is still about sport, comfort, grip and fit, not a treatment.
Which sports is it for?
The same grip system is tuned by cut and knit across football, padel, rugby, basket, running and recovery, plus a dedicated women’s BettHer line. To match a sock to your sport, see how to choose grip socks by sport, or browse the sport selector.
See the system in full
What does Grip:IN mean?
It is GEARXPro’s name for the silicone traction system inside SOXPRO socks — the grip that goes in the shoe, on the sole and heel.
Where is the grip on a SOXPRO sock?
On the sole and across the heel, as silicone arrow pads, supported by an elastic ankle band and a light cushioning sponge.
Are SOXPRO socks left and right specific?
Yes — construction is differentiated for each foot so grip and support sit where each foot needs them.
Is SOXPRO a medical device?
SOXPRO is classified as a Class 1 Medical Device under EU 2017/745. That is a regulatory classification, not a therapeutic or injury-prevention claim.
Where is GEARXPro from?
GEARXPro is an Italian company, founded in 2018, built around grip as a performance system.