Thermal transfer footwear; sock or stocking

A thermally-conductive sock having a foot portion with sole, an intermediate portion extending therefrom, and a band at the top thereof, comprising:

• a conductive material provided in predetermined areas especially for use in various environments where the foot may become cooler than the localized environment wherein the wearer wishes to utilize the temperature differential between regions of the sock and foot and
• a thermally conductive material and an insulating material knit and wound together with the thermally conductive material making direct contact with the foot.
• 1.1. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material is formed as a thread.
• 1.2. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material has a conductive rate of up to about 3,300 watts per meter per Kelvin (W/m*K).
• 1.3. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material has a conductive rate of at least 100 watts per meter per Kelvin (W/m*K).
• 1.4. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material is in contact with the wearer's epidermis in at least 1 location.
• 1.5. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material is in contact with the wearer's epidermis in at least 2 locations and out of contact with the wearers foot in at least 1 location.
• 1.6. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material is constructed with at least one thermally insulating material.
• 1.7. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, the thermally conductive material is woven above, below and between one or more thermally insulating material.
• 1.8. A temperature moderating sock in accordance with claim 1 characterized in that, an elastic yarn or thread is interwoven with other portions of the sock.