The Gentle Grip Blog

Spice Up Your Sock Drawer With The Colours Of Autumn

As we approach autumn, it's time to spice up your sock drawer with some seasonal styles. We're talking about rich, earthy tones, fun patterns and bringing a touch of nature to your socks. What's more our Gentle Grip socks offer the perfect mix of style and comfort, thanks to our famous non-bindin...

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Same Great Socks, New Website

Socks are often the unsung heroes of the wardrobe, with their importance frequently overlooked. We aim to change that by helping you discover the perfect pair for yourself, your family, and your fr...

Summers Socks: Wearing Wool Even When It’s Warm

As the British weather starts to pick up (or is that just wishful thinking?), some of us are ditching socks and strapping on sandals. But if you, like many, suffer from health-related conditions th...

Socks Too Tight? Don’t Rip Them, Replace Them!

If you’ve been cheering on the England men’s football team in the Euros, you may have noticed something strange about their kit. During the win against Serbia, eagle-eyed fans spotted that Real Mad...

Taking Care Of Your Feet In The Heat

After the weekend saw UK records announce the hottest day of the year so far, it certainly feels like summer is on its way. But the warmer weather can cause havoc for some, especially those that su...

These Socks Were Made For Walking… And So Much More

Walking is one of the best exercises for people living with Diabetes. Last year we launched our non-binding wool walking socks. These socks were specifically developed to help manage the symptoms o...

Introducing: The Upside Down Inside Out Sock®

For those who don’t know, Gentle Grip has been established for over 25 years now, and during that time the team have received thousands of comments on their range of socks, including the IOMI FootN...

Jet Set Without the Threat: Avoid Blood Clots on the Go

Travelling brings the image of creating memories filled with freedom and fun. We all dream of jetting off to an exotic destination, but stepping on a plane doesn't come without risks. This month, w...

What You Need To Know - Lymphoedema Awareness

Lymphoedema is a chronic and often debilitating lifelong disease that can have a detrimental effect on both physical and mental wellbeing. It affects millions of people worldwide but isn’t widely r...

Diabetic? Why Staying Healthy Starts With Your Feet

Diabetics are at risk of a range of foot problems as a result of their condition. We take a look at some of the most common, how they’re treated and what you can do to prevent them. Diabetes occurs...

How To Take Care Of Your Feet

Remember – good foot care is about more than wearing comfy socks! Whether you have diabetes, oedema or any other condition that could affect your feet and foot health, it's so important to take rea...

What Is A 'Honeycomb Top' & What Are The Benefits?

We've been creating extraordinarily comfortable socks for more than 25 years, and today the Gentle Grip family stretches around the world. What's the reason for our success? Our socks are different...