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Cushioned sock for high heel footwear

a high-heel, padded technology, applied in the field of padded socks, can solve the problems of pain and discomfort, damage to the soft tissue bearing the wearer's weight, and can be especially acute,

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-22
FEEMAN FICK CATHERINE ELIZABETH
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Unfortunately, wearing high heel shoes for even a few hours can cause pain and discomfort.
This problem can be especially acute for those with various foot problems, such as bunions, numbness, pain, and calluses.
The normal discomfort associated with spending a long time on one's feet is exacerbated by high heel shoes because all of the wearer's weight is shifted forward on to the balls of the feet, which can damage the soft tissue bearing the wearer's weight.

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[0028]The present disclosure relates to socks containing cushioned pads adapted for use while wearing high heel footwear. In various exemplary embodiments, the disclosed sock includes an attached pad that is placed below the ball of the foot (i.e., the metatarsal bone region), at least part of the toes, and possibly other parts of the foot. In various exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the cushioning pad is varied such that it is thicker under the ball of the foot and thinner elsewhere. In various exemplary embodiments, the cushion pad adapts to the shape of the foot and the sole of the shoe. In various exemplary embodiments, the cushion pad adapts to the foot as the wearer moves (e.g., walking) and the distribution of weight on the feet changes.

[0029]FIG. 1 shows a foot 90 positioned as it might be wearing a high heel shoe. In various exemplary embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1-4, a toe sock 100 is designed and shaped to cover the toes 92 and metatarsal bones 91 of a foot 90. T...

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to cushioned socks or stockings particularly adapted for use with high heel footwear. The disclosed socks or stockings include a cushioning pad that is positioned below the metatarsal region of the foot, also known as the ball of the foot, and may extend under all or a part of the toes. Socks or stockings according to the present disclosure may be toe socks designed for dress shoes, ankle high, calf high, or longer. The disclosed cushioning pad stocking adapts and adjusts to different shoes (e.g., different height heels). The disclosed cushioned pad sock also adapts and adjusts to the foot as the wearer walks or otherwise shifts their weight on their feet.

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PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29 / 354,096 filed on Feb. 12, 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure relates to a padded footwear such as socks. More particularly, it relates to a padded sock adapted for use with high heel shoes or boots.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]In many social situations, especially where formal clothing is worn, many women prefer to wear high heel shoes. Unfortunately, wearing high heel shoes for even a few hours can cause pain and discomfort. This problem can be especially acute for those with various foot problems, such as bunions, numbness, pain, and calluses. The normal discomfort associated with spending a long time on one's feet is exacerbated by high heel shoes because all of the wearer's weight is shifted forward on to the balls of the feet, which can damage the soft tissue bearing the wearer's weight. The stress ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B11/00
CPCA41B11/02
Inventor FEEMAN-FICK, CATHERINE ELIZABETH
Owner FEEMAN FICK CATHERINE ELIZABETH
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