Fitness Sock

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sock (1), suitable for being worn in the performance of gymnastic activities, in gym or in aquatic environments.The sock (1) comprises a plantar surface (4) restable on walking surfaces, a first bay (2) containing the user's big toe and at least one second bay (3) containing the remaining toes of the user.The sock (1) further comprises anti-slipping means positioned on the plantar surface (4) for reducing the slipping risk of the user on the walking surfaces and comprising at least one anti-slipping island (5), which occupies a partial surface smaller than the total plantar surface (4).

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an anti-slipping sock, preferably suitable for being worn in the performance of gymnastic activities, in gym or in aquatic environments.DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART[0002]In the art socks called “Japanese” or “tabi” socks are known, comprising two separate bays, one containing the big toe alone and another, separate bay, for the remaining toes. These garments are usually used so that it is possible to wear sandals or footwear of the thong type, which in order to be correctly worn require free access to the hollow between the big toe and second toe.[0003]It is also known to provide these socks with a continuous rubber sole, in order to increase the friction resistance and, therefore, to lengthen their useful life.[0004]However, the known technique presents some drawbacks.[0005]In particular, the presence of a continuous sole under the foot's sole makes the sock considerably rigid and reduces the movement freedom of the foot....

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Benefits of technology

[0018]The sock 1 also comprises anti-slipping means situated on the plantar surface 4 and suitable for reducing the slipping risk of the user on the walking surfaces.

[0020]In other words, on the plantar surface 4 there is not a continuous sole but an island (or, as we will see soon, a plurality of them) so that it does not to limit the movement freedom of the foot and of the toes, at but the same time does prevent accidental slipping and the risk of falling.

Problems solved by technology

However, the known technique presents some drawbacks.

In particular, the presence of a continuous sole under the foot's sole makes the sock considerably rigid and reduces the movement freedom of the foot.

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