The 10 Best Football Grip Socks NZ

What's up Ballers! I'm sure like us you've seen a rise of grip sock brands popping up around New Zealand!

Don't stress you're in good hands! We're current footballers in New Zealand and trust us when we say this...we've tried almost every pair of semi-decent grip socks available - oh yeah we even tried the $2 ones from Alibaba & Aliexpress.

Let's not waste any time and count down the 10 Best Football Grip Socks in New Zealand.

 

#10 - FLY GRIP SOCKS 

In 2021, the Christchurch-based Grip sock brand, Fly Grip socks, joined the sock NZ market. In New Zealand, Fly Grip socks NZ are still in development and expanding. You may have noticed certain U17 NZ & Premier League football players wearing these grip socks. 

Pro's

• Available in multiple colours.
• Unique grip pattern.

Con's

• No small size.
• Low heel.
• Thin material.

 

#9 - GAIN THE EDGE

One of the most well-known grip sock brands, in our opinion. Gain the Edge, based in the United Kingdom, has become one of the most well-known grip sock brands thanks to effective advertising.

Pro's

• Cheap.
• Standard circle grip pattern.
• Multiple colours.

Con's

• Low life span.
• Grip pad life not lasting too long.
• A lot of replicas with similar quality. 

 

#8 - TAPEDESIGN

One of the heavy hitters in the grip sock industry! You have probably seen their grip socks or maybe advertisements on social media. Tapedeisgn is the sponsor of several elite international footballers.

Pro's

• Cheap.
• Standard circle grip pattern.
• Multiple colours & sizes.

Con's

• Low life span.
• Can buy fakes that have the same quality.
• Not too grippy.

 

#7 - APEX SPORTSWEAR NZ

The founders of Apex Sportswear grip socks established their company in Auckland (New Zealand). Apex Sportswear NZ is growing in New Zealand and has gained huge popularity on social media.

Pro's

• Athletic look & feel.
• Custom grip pattern.
• Good base.

Con's

• Sock quality is constantly changing.
• Only available in Black & White.
• Design is thick looking.

 

#6 - Grip Star 

Grip Star Socks is a grip sock brand based in Australia that was started in 2019. Grip star socks are worn by many athletes, and the company has signed major deals with athletes and teams in New Zealand and Australia.

Pro's

• Basic design.
• Well established.
• Good sock base.

Con's

• Expensive for the lack of tech.
• General grip pads that a lot of replica sock companies use.

 

#5 - STEPZZ

Stepzz is a grip sock company based in Australia. Stepzz socks have made their way into the New Zealand market over the past 2 years. You may have seen them being worn by grassroot and professional football players in New Zealand.

Pro's

• Comfortable fit.
• Multiple colours available.
• Simplistic design.

Con's

• Shipping cost.
• Circle grip pads are prone to slippage.

 

#4 - PEGA

Pega is a South Australian company founded in 2020. Pega is undoubtedly one of the top grip sock brands in Australia. At recent NZ football tournaments we have seen an increasing number of footballers wearing Pega socks.

Pro's

• Comfortable & athletic looking.
• Multiple sizes available.

Con's

• Grip pad life not lasting too long.

 

#3 - TAPEDESIGN

One of the heavy hitters in the grip sock industry! You have probably seen their socks or maybe advertisements on social media. Tapedeisgn is the sponsor of several elite international footballers.

Pro's

• Cheap.
• Standard circle grip pattern.
• Multiple colours & sizes.

Con's

• Low life span.
• Can buy fakes that have the same quality.
• Not too grippy.

 

#2 - BEST GRIP

Best Grip socks is the top-rated grip sock in the market! Best Grip is a 100% kiwi owned grip sock brand based in Auckland, New Zealand. Many footballers are transitioning to Best Grip socks due to their benefits.

Pro's

• Good strong base.
• Long lasting.
• Reasonable price.

Con's

• Limited sizing

 

#1 - TRUSOX

TRU grip socks are the creme dela creme of  grip socks. TRU socks are known worldwide as the number 1 company grip sock brand.

Pro's

• Made with the best quality availaible,
• Good range.

Con's

• Limited sizing

 

Summary

There you have it! The 10 Best Grip Socks for Footballers in New Zealand. We hope you found this guide insightful! Now get off your butt and get trainings! 

Do you agree with the list? Let us know who we should add to this best grip socks list!

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