Grounding Well Socks Grounding, also known as Earthing, is simply connecting your body directly to the natural electrical energy field that exists on the earth’s surface. You can do this by walking barefoot outside or by using "barefoot substitutes" like these grounding socks. These original GroundingWell products work by utilizing the ground port of home outlets to connect you to the Earth's energy. GroundingWell products have the conductive materials which enable them to transfer the Earth's energy into your body when you have skin contact with them.