Sock

Abstract

The invention relates to a sock, in particular for use during sports, said sock comprising cushioned sections. A ventilation channel ( 16 ), which is preferably positioned between at least two parallel cushioned sections ( 21 ), is situated on the dorsum of the foot ( 17 ).

1 . A sock, particularly for use during sports, which comprises cushioned sections, a stepping surface ( 13 ), and a foot portion ( 17 ), characterized in that a ventilation channel ( 16 ) is arranged on the back of the foot portion ( 17 ). 
     
     
         2 . The sock according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ventilation channel ( 16 ) is provided between at least two mutually parallel cushioned sections ( 21 ). 
     
     
         3 . The sock according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the cushioned sections ( 21 ) form bulges on both sides of the tongue ( 33 ) of upper ( 32 ) of a shoe ( 3 ), so that the ventilation channel ( 16 ) is positioned directly over the tongue ( 33 ). 
     
     
         4 . The sock according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ventilation channel ( 16 ) is formed from a flat mesh fabric. 
     
     
         5 . The sock according to  claim 1 , characterized in that between the ventilation channel ( 16 ) of the sock ( 1 ) and the tongue ( 33 ) of a shoe ( 3 ), an air gap ( 4 ) forms in the rest position. 
     
     
         6 . The sock according to  claim 2 , characterized in that the cushioned sections ( 21 ) are made of hollow-chamber fibers, around which wool or cotton is spun. 
     
     
         7 . The sock according to  claim 1 , characterized in that, in the area of the ankle, an annular cushion pad ( 23 ) is provided, which encloses a circular surface ( 24 ). 
     
     
         8 . The sock according to  claim 1 , characterized in that ventilation channel ( 16 ) includes longitudinal sides that are interconnected by at least one band ( 18 ), which is diagonal with respect to the stepping surface ( 13 ). 
     
     
         9 . The sock according to  claim 8 , characterized in that band  18  is made of elasthane. 
     
     
         10 . The sock according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the ventilation channel ( 16 ) extends over the entire surface of the back of the foot portion ( 17 ). 
     
     
         11 . The sock according to  claim 4 , wherein the mesh fabric is a Jacquard fabric.