CUSHIONED SOCK FOR HIGH HEEL FOOTWEAR
First Claim
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1. A foot cushion, comprising:
- a sock formed from a stretchable material having a toe portion and a lower sole portion adapted to extend under a toe portion and the lower sole portion of a foot; and
a pad attached to the lower sole portion of the sock such that the pad is positioned substantially under the metatarsal bones and extends under at least a portion of the toes;
wherein the pad comprises;
a cushioning material capable of adapting to the shape of a shoe and the shape and distribution of weight of a foot; and
a relatively thicker portion and at least one relatively thinner portions;
wherein the relatively thicker portion of the pad is positioned substantially under the ball of the foot.
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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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1. A foot cushion, comprising:
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a sock formed from a stretchable material having a toe portion and a lower sole portion adapted to extend under a toe portion and the lower sole portion of a foot; and a pad attached to the lower sole portion of the sock such that the pad is positioned substantially under the metatarsal bones and extends under at least a portion of the toes; wherein the pad comprises; a cushioning material capable of adapting to the shape of a shoe and the shape and distribution of weight of a foot; and a relatively thicker portion and at least one relatively thinner portions; wherein the relatively thicker portion of the pad is positioned substantially under the ball of the foot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A foot cushioning sock, comprising:
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a toe sock hood having an opening designed for insertion of a wearer'"'"'s foot wherein the toe sock hood is adapted to fit over and cover the toe region of a foot and to extend under the metatarsal region of the foot; a cushion pad attached to the toe sock hood such that it is positioned under the metatarsal region of the foot; wherein the cushion pad comprises; a cushioning material capable of adapting to the shape of a shoe and the shape and distribution of weight of a foot; and a relatively thicker portion and at least one relatively thinner portions; wherein the relatively thicker portion of the pad is positioned substantially under the ball of the foot; and an elastic band on the sock circling the opening. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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