Sock

Abstract

The invention relates to a sock, especially for use during sports activities. Said sock comprises cushions in the treading area ( 1 ). The cushions ( 2, 3, 4 ) are provided in the area of the outer and inner ball, in the heel area, and in the area of the outer instep. Intermediate spaces ( 6 ) are embodied between the cushions ( 2, 3, 4 ).

1 . A sock, in particular for the use with sports activities, that is padded in the treading area and comprises padding ( 2 ,  3 ,  4 ) in the inner and outer areas of the balls of the foot, in the area of the heel, as well as in the outer instep, and that has intermediate spaces ( 6 ) between pads ( 2 ,  3 ,  4 ).  
   
   
       2 . A sock as in  claim 1 , wherein there is a pad on the ball of the foot ( 4 ) in the area of the inner and outer ball, the fabric of which is dissimilar in structure.  
   
   
       3 . A sock as in  claim 2 , wherein there the pad ( 4 ) on the ball of the foot is made up of multiple sections.  
   
   
       4 . A sock as in  claim 1 , wherein there is a sickle-shaped toe pad ( 5 ) arranged in the area of the toes.  
   
   
       5 . A sock as in  claim 2 , wherein there is a sickle-shaped toe pad ( 5 ) arranged in the area of the toes.  
   
   
       6 . A sock as in  claim 3 , wherein there is a sickle-shaped toe pad ( 5 ) arranged in the area of the toes  
   
   
       7 . A sock as in  claim 4 , wherein the toe pads ( 5 ) that are made up of multiple individual pads ( 51  through  55 ).  
   
   
       8 . A sock as in  claim 7 , wherein the fabric of the individual pads ( 51 - 55 ) is dissimilar in structure.  
   
   
       9 . A sock as in  claim 1 , wherein the pads ( 2 ,  3 ,  4 ) have varying degrees of firmness.  
   
   
       10 . A sock as in  claim 4 , wherein the pads ( 2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ) have varying degrees of firmness.  
   
   
       11 . A sock as in  claim 5 , wherein the pads ( 2 ,  3 ,  4 ,  5 ) have varying degrees of firmness.  
   
   
       12 . A sock as in  claim 1 , wherein at least one side climate conduit ( 7 ) is provided that leads into at least one of the separate pads ( 2  through  4 ) created by the intermediate spaces ( 6 ) on the treading area ( 1 ).  
   
   
       13 . A sock as in  claim 4 , wherein at least one side climate conduit ( 7 ) is provided that leads into at least one of the separate pads ( 2  through  5 ) created by the intermediate spaces ( 6 ) on the treading area ( 1 ).  
   
   
       14 . A sock as in  claim 5 , wherein at least one side climate conduit ( 7 ) is provided that leads into at least one of the separate pads ( 2  through  5 ) created by the intermediate spaces ( 6 ) on the treading area ( 1 ).  
   
   
       15 . A sock as in  claim 10 , wherein at least one side climate conduit ( 7 ) is provided that leads into at least one of the separate pads ( 2  through  5 ) created by the intermediate spaces ( 6 ) on the treading area ( 1 ).