# Cut-Out Pilates Socks These Gripped Socks Have a Fashionable and Athletically Inclined Design By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gripped-socks References: [shashionline](http://www.shashionline.com) The 'SHASHI' is a brand of gripped socks that was designed specifically for Pilates. The athletic clothing boasts a functional structure along with a dazzling stylish look. The SHASHI is offered in a vast variety of color and pattern variations, as well as a male-centered design that features a more masculine look. The gripped socks are said to be a favorite among fitness instructors and amateur participants alike, giving normally basic looks a more personalized flare. In addition, the product's design gives the feet more breathability, with the cut-out tops preventing discomfort and odor while working out. The SASHI was created when its designer was fed up with the limited options for [Pilates socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilates-celine), leading her to design a product that embraced the functional features and [fun patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled) that were missing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Pilates Socks:** Opportunity for the fitness apparel industry to create stylish and functional Pilates socks. - **Personalized Athletic Wear:** Opportunity for the sports accessories industry to offer more customized workout gear like SHASHI's color and pattern variations. - **Breathable Workout Gear:** Opportunity for the sportswear industry to design products featuring breathable materials and designs that prevent discomfort and odor like SHASHI's cut-out tops. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Apparel Industry:** The Fitness Apparel industry can leverage this trend by creating stylish and functional Pilates socks. - **Sports Accessories Industry:** The Sports Accessories industry can offer more customized workout gear like SHASHI's color and pattern variations. - **Sportswear Industry:** The Sportswear industry can embrace this trend by designing products featuring breathable materials and designs that prevent discomfort and odor like SHASHI's cut-out tops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romance-Inspired Functional Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-romance1.md) - [Modern Pilates Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-pilates-brand.md) - [Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p448-sohosocks.md) - [High-Performance Sock Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-sock-brand.md) - [Breast Cancer Awareness-Supporting Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-in-pink.md) - [Colorful Spring-Inspired Running Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feetures-unveiled.md) - [Luxury Eco-Conscious Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madmia.md) - [Comfort-Focused Hands-Free Slip-In Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slipin-shoes.md) - [Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handholding-socks.md)