Non-slip, Reinforced Heel Sock, Device and Element for the Same

Abstract

A non-slip, reinforced heel sock is provided to prevent the slipping of the sock off of the foot, into the shoe. The sock is comprised of a toe portion, a heel portion, and a central body portion interconnecting the heel and toe portions, and a foot opening. The sock is worn inside of the shoe and is reinforced with an element that is attached to the heel portion of the sock and extends above the upper rear edge of the shoe.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure relates generally to footwear, and more particularly to a no-show sock, with methods and devices to prevent the sock from slipping into the shoe.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many types of shoes are commonly worn without socks between the foot and the inside of the shoe. Some examples include women's pumps, flats, loafers, oxfords, boat shoes and high heels. However, wearing shoes without socks can cause discomfort to the wearer. The discomfort can be the direct result of several different issues.[0003]One issue, for example, includes the buildup of moisture inside the shoe from the foot. This moisture can lead to the foot slipping within the shoe; potentially cause friction and blisters, and very possibly put the wearer at risk of injury due to compromised adherence of the shoe to the foot. Foot odor is another undesirable result of wearing shoes without socks; the natural accumulation of foot moisture over time can saturate the sho...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent text is describing a feature added to a sock to strengthen the heel portion and prevent it from being pulled into the shoe. This reinforcing element(s) helps to maintain the stability and comfort of the shoe while walking or engaging in other activity.

Problems solved by technology

However, wearing shoes without socks can cause discomfort to the wearer.

The discomfort can be the direct result of several different issues.

One issue, for example, includes the buildup of moisture inside the shoe from the foot.

This moisture can lead to the foot slipping within the shoe; potentially cause friction and blisters, and very possibly put the wearer at risk of injury due to compromised adherence of the shoe to the foot.

Foot odor is another undesirable result of wearing shoes without socks; the natural accumulation of foot moisture over time can saturate the shoe, rendering it malodorous and unwearable.

However a serious limitation of no-show socks is the tendency to slip off of the heel of the foot and slide into the heel of the shoe; bunching underneath the sole of the foot and causing the wearer to frequently stop and adjust the sock.

Additionally, to have the sock slide into the shoe and bunch underneath the foot is very uncomfortable and prevents the shoe from fitting properly, which could, in turn, present a hazard to the wearer.

Some socks have areas of anti-slip agents, such as silicone, added to the inside heels of the socks, but this is only effective a small part of the time and wear and tear can reduce the effectiveness of the anti-slip agent over time.

This iteration does not provide sufficient support or the stability to prevent the sock from collapsing at the heel and being pulled into the shoe, and the ornamentations often become dislodged after a few uses.

This configuration limits the wearer to a certain style; bows, laces and straps around the ankle mean that the wearer must compromise a “no-show” look and the flexibility of ease of use, for a less flexible look with diminished ease of use.

Socks with heel flaps that fold over the heel of the shoe are unsightly and unreliable in the prevention of sock heels slipping into the shoe.

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