Within-the-shoe sock having removable retaining device

A method for detachably securing a retaining device of the type comprising an enlarged member and a narrow supporting member connected thereto to a within-the-shoe sock of the type having a foot opening adapted to receive a foot therethrough and having a height that is substantially coextensive with the height of a shoe to be worn with the sock so that the upper rear edge of the sock is substantially coterminous with the shoe, the method comprising extending a portion of the narrow supporting member from one side of the sock through the rear of the sock to the other side of the sock, and detachably affixing in place the portion so extended to prevent its return to said one side of the sock.

Detachable retaining means for retaining in position on the foot of the wearer a within-the-shoe sock of the type having a foot opening adapted to receive a foot therethrough, the height of the sock being substantially coextensive with the height of a shoe to be worn with the sock whereby the upper rear edge of the sock is substantially coterminous with the upper rear edge of the shoe;

• said retaining means comprising an enlarged member adapted to be disposed outside of the shoe and in engagement therewith to prevent downward movement of said sock, and a narrow support member connected to said enlarged member and having a section adapted to extend through the rear of the sock to be detachably secured thereto, said enlarged member comprising a pair of pompons, said narrow supporting member comprising a ribbon extending between said pair of pompons and having one end connected to one of said pompons and the other end connected to the other of said pair of pompons, and a relatively thin button secured to said ribbon intermediate said pompons and adapted to be received in a button hole at the rear of the sock.