A short 82%-cotton sock with a non-slip coating applied to the soles — the grip-sole option in the Conte sock range, and the one with three size steps rather than two.
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A non-slip coating on the soles — a stated construction feature rather than a description of the knit, which is what separates this from the rest of the range. Conte's own claim for it, in full: “Thanks to a special non-slip coating on the soles, engaging in fitness, yoga, and other sports training will become more comfortable and safe.” That is the brand's wording; no test, surface or standard is named.
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Three size steps: 6–7, 8–9 and 9–11 — the finest sizing of the Conte socks here, where most offer two steps and several are a single one-size tube. On a grip sock that actually matters, because a coating only helps if it is sitting under the ball of your foot rather than halfway up your arch.
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82% cotton, 16% polyamide, 2% elastane — cotton-led, close behind the 84% Active terry socks and ahead of the 74% 3D Socks and the 68% Active 589. Cotton against the foot with the grip added underneath rather than a synthetic studio sock.
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A coated sole is the part that wears out first — and this is where the listing goes quiet. Conte doesn't say what the coating is made of, whether it covers the whole sole or sits in a pattern of dots or bars, or how it should be washed to keep it. On a grip sock those are the three things worth knowing.
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Plain White or Black, no pattern — the short sporty cut is the whole design. If you want a print or a graphic on a cotton sock, the Active 571, 572 and 589 carry those instead, but none of them has the coated sole.
This is the one to pick if the reason you are buying socks is a studio floor — barre, pilates, yoga, or a gym class where you take your shoes off. It is also a perfectly ordinary short cotton sock for shoes, so the coating is an addition rather than a restriction.
Against the other cotton styles: Conte Active 571 Cotton Ankle Socks and Conte Active 572 Cotton Ankle Socks have a terry towelling foot and 84% cotton, which is the choice if you want cushioning inside a trainer rather than grip against a floor. Conte Active 589 Palm Trees Cotton Ankle Socks has a knitted heel and four colourways at 68% cotton. Conte Cotton Women's Ankle 3D Socks is the plain low-cut basic with five shades. None of those has a non-slip sole, and this one has no terry foot — they are answers to different problems. The range is in Women's Socks and Tights, part of the wider women's range.
82% cotton, 16% polyamide, 2% elastane. Short sporty cut with a non-slip coating on the soles. Three sizes: 6–7, 8–9 and 9–11. Two colours: White and Black. Conte gives the origin only as “Made in Europe” and names no country. Not published for this listing: how many pairs are in the pack, what the non-slip coating is made of, how much of the sole it covers, and how to wash it without degrading it, whether the 6–7, 8–9 and 9–11 figures are US, UK or EU shoe sizes, wash and care instructions, the cuff type, and whether the heel and toe are reinforced. One other Conte sock style here states “1 pair” on its title; this one states nothing, so don't assume a multipack. Ask us and we'll put any of it to the supplier before you order.
