Sock for use with open toe sandal type footwear

Abstract

A sock for use with sandals having an open toe area is provided. The sock includes a sole portion adapted such that when worn the sole portion covers substantially the entire lower surface of the foot extending rearward from the toes. The sock is secured to a user's foot and the sole portion properly tensioned into tight engagement with the user's foot by forward and intermediate support bands which are attached at either end to opposing sides of the sole portion and are adapted to extend over the top of a user's foot when worn. The sock is further secured by a heel band which extends upwardly from the rear end of the sole portion to a ankle support portion which has a cylindrical configuration designed to encircle a user's ankle when the sock is worn. The forward, intermediate and heel support bands and the ankle support defining substantially open sides, top and toe areas.

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