Advantedge Grip Socks Review

From the Premier League to top clubs worldwide: Advantedge grip socks are making serious moves. Founded by ex-pro Tom Curle, whose dad Keith Curle played at the peak of English football, this brand clearly knows its stuff. Safe to say, they’ve nailed it with their grip tech… and you’ll notice more and more pro players rocking them now you know about them too.

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Pro 2.0 – Advantedge Premier Grip Socks

The Pro 2.0 is Advantedge’s flagship grip sock, and I’m putting it under the microscope. Sure, they’ve got other options, but this is the one that matters. I’ll kick things off with the technical specs and, in the end, give you our take on how it performs. As Advantedge themselves say: “Designed for players who demand more, tested by those who live the game every day.”

Fabric Composition

Before I get into just how grippy these socks are, let me talk about the material, it matters for fit and feel. The Pro 2.0 packs 64% nylon, 33% CoolMax®, and 3% elastane. Not that I think about them while playing, but that CoolMax®? It’s a moisture-wicking tech from LYCRA and they just feel so nice on your feet, a tight reassuring fit, with a quality, breathable sock material.

Advance Compression and Achilles Protection

On top, the Pro 2.0 features different weaves designed to make the compression more targeted. According to Advantedge, the goal isn’t just to optimise fit, but also to boost blood flow, which should, in turn, improve endurance. These compression zones even extend down to the Achilles, and the brand is clear that this is intended to help reduce injury risk.

PUREGRIP™ Next-Gen Grip Pattern

Here we go, the star of the show. The Pro 2.0 packs 170 grip elements in total, each a mix of silicone and rubber. The idea? The number and placement are based on heat‑map data that tracks pressure points on the foot during a game, factoring in how it moves when sprinting, shooting, dribbling, and changing direction. Visually, the grip pattern takes inspiration from Formula 1 racing tyres, with aggressive, multidirectional threads designed to match a footballer’s need for agility, speed, power, and balance.

Fit and Sizing

No confusion here. The Pro 2.0 comes with specific ‘left’ and ‘right’ designations. You can also pick from three sizes based on your usual boot size: #1 covers 2‑5, #2 includes 6‑10, and #3 is for 10‑13.

My Take on Advantedge Pro 2.0 Grip Socks

First things first, these socks are seriously comfortable. The fabric feels soft and pleasant against the foot. I can’t say I’m constantly thinking about whether the compression boosts blood flow or endurance, but I can definitely feel that it’s just enough to keep the sock secure on your foot without feeling suffocating. The material sits on the thinner side, which probably explains why the socks feel so light and nimble on-feet.

Fit-wise, it’s always a nice touch when socks come with left and right designations. Some brands don’t bother, but having dedicated sides makes the sock more anatomical, allowing it to wrap and form naturally around your foot shape. The Pro 2.0 doesn’t suffer from lateral overstretch, so it feels structured and locked in. That said, it does stretch a fair bit if you pull it back and forth, so if you’re at the lower end of size #2 or #3, it might be worth sizing down.

And then there’s the grip. No doubt about it. It’s as effective as you’d hope. In boots where there’s a little extra room or where the upper has more give than you’d like, the Pro 2.0 really helps keep your feet in place and somehow improves the lockdown of the boots. I think the fabric is decent at wicking moisture and keeping your feet relatively cool and dry, but I do wonder if all that silicone might affect grip once things get really sweaty during extended play or in hot match conditions. That said, I find it fascinating that despite how relatively thin the Pro 2.0 is, you don’t really feel the grip elements under your feet like you do with those sticker-dot style socks. Wearing them with your boots feels completely natural.

With its predominantly white design (now also available in black and navy) and minimal branding, the Pro 2.0 is easy to blend in. There’s not much you’d feel the need to cover up. If you’re hoping to colour-match your game socks exactly, the black and navy options now give you more choice than the original white-only launch colourway.

Finally, what really puts the Advantedge Pro 2.0 in the elite tier of grip socks is the insane value for money. A single pair is competitively priced against other brands, and the 3-pair and 5-pair bundles bring the cost per pair down further still, with the 5-pair working out cheapest overall (see the exact current pricing and offers in the bundle comparison above). With the quality you get in the Pro 2.0, it’s hard to justify spending the same on a single pair from elsewhere.

Wefoot used to be my favourite, but now with the Advantedge Pro 2.0, I have a new first choice of grip socks.

Other Advantedge Offerings

As promised, let’s take a look at Advantedge’s other offerings. They really do bring something to the table. It’s great that the same fabric, tech, and fit of the Pro 2.0 are available in a non-grip version. If you already have boots that fit perfectly, sometimes all you need is a pair of quality socks. For those who care about colour, the toned-down Icon, Reflective, and Stealth models offer options.

The main difference between them is just how prominent the logo is at the back. All three use standard cotton fabric, lack the nuanced Achilles wrap, and feel less structured than the Pro 2.0, but they share the same grip composition as the flagship model. To me at least, that drop in the premiumness and performance of the fabric in non-pro is noticeable. I would still rate these non-pro versions highly though, at least when ranking them along the available options out there.

Who Should Buy the AdvantEdge Pro 2.0?

Buy it if: you want a grip sock with genuine left and right anatomical shaping rather than a symmetrical tube sock, you play in boots with a little extra room in the toe box or midfoot and want the compression and grip to tighten up the lockdown, you want a thin sock that disappears under the boot rather than adding bulk, and you are happy buying a multipack to get the best per-pair price.

Think twice if: you play mainly in hot conditions or sweat heavily through a match. We have not tested the Pro 2.0 through a full sweaty second half in high heat, so we cannot confirm how the silicone grip elements hold up once the fabric is saturated, only that it is worth asking yourself the question. Think twice too if you want to colour-match your game socks, since the Pro 2.0 is currently only available in white, black and navy. And think twice if your boots already fit true to size with no spare volume: the lockdown benefit we noticed came specifically from tightening up boots that run a touch roomy.

Sizing and Boot Fit

AdvantEdge’s own sizing chart runs by boot size rather than shoe brand: size #1 covers boot sizes 2 to 5, size #2 covers 6 to 10, and size #3 covers 10 to 13. That is manufacturer guidance, and it is a reasonable starting point.

What we found in testing sits alongside that chart, not in place of it. The Pro 2.0 stretches a fair amount if you pull it back and forth, so if your foot sits at the lower end of size #2 or #3, sizing down a size fits tighter and holds its shape better through a match. The sock’s thinness also matters for boot fit: because the material is not bulky, it works well as an add-on layer inside boots that already run a touch roomy, where the compression and grip help take up the extra space and improve lockdown. We have not specifically tested the Pro 2.0 inside boots that already fit snugly true to size, so if your boots fit tight already, the lockdown improvement may be less noticeable than it was for us in roomier boots.

AdvantEdge vs Alternatives

AdvantEdge vs WeFoot: WeFoot was our previous first choice grip sock, and it remains a strong, versatile option. Read our WeFoot review. The Pro 2.0 has taken over as our top pick because of the anatomical left and right fit and the lockdown it adds in boots with a bit of room.

AdvantEdge vs Gain The Edge: we rank the AdvantEdge Pro 2.0 as our best overall grip sock, while Gain The Edge is a solid lower-cost option if you are buying your first pair of grip socks and want to try the category before committing to a premium pair. See the full Gain The Edge review.

AdvantEdge vs Trusox: Trusox socks run thicker, which suits players in higher-volume boots who want more underfoot cushioning alongside the grip. The AdvantEdge Pro 2.0 sits thinner and more all-round. Compare for yourself in our Trusox review.

For the full picture across every grip sock we have tested, head back to our grip socks buying guide.

Also From AdvantEdge: Aero Lite

AdvantEdge also make the Aero Lite, a built-in shin pad sleeve priced at £19.95. Shop the Aero Lite on its own, or if you are weighing up shin pad and sleeve options generally, our shin pads guide is the place to start.