A wader sock for use beneath a pair of waterproof boots or in a pair of hip or chest waders as would be used by an outdoorsman or fisherman. The socks are water resistant and have a neoprene construction sandwiched between two sheer layers of polymer fabric. The sock has several panels of conventional neoprene and a single panel of perforated neoprene spanning under the sole and behind calf panel that allows for the ejection of water when the wearer walks. There is a unitary piece foldable upper cuff with a top hook for connection to the waders.

A foot cushioning device for enhancing comfort includes a shell and a plurality of pads. The shell is tubular and has an open end so that the shell is configured to insert a foot through the open end. The shell is flexible so that the shell is configured to conform to the foot that is positioned in the shell. A plurality of first couplers is coupled to an exterior surface of the shell. The pads are resilient. Each of a plurality of second couplers is coupled to a respective pad. The second coupler is positioned to selectively couple to a respective first coupler to couple the respective pad to the shell, positioning the respective pad to cushion a portion of the foot that is positioned in the shell adjacent to the respective pad.

A knit sock orthotic is provided in which a pattern of padding is knit into the sock to create an interface between the foot and the shoe or weight-bearing surface to correct an abnormal biomechanical condition of the foot, or to relieve pressure on focal areas of structural overload of the foot, or both.

A smartphone or other mobile computer device, general purpose or specialized, wherein the smartphone device is configured to actively control the configuration of one or more bladders, compartments, chambers or internal sipes and one or more sensors located in either one or both of a sole or a removable inner sole insert of the footwear of the user and/or located in an apparatus worn or carried by the user, glued unto the user, or implanted in the user. The one or more bladders, compartments, chambers, or sipes, and one or more sensors are configured for computer control. A sole and/or a removable inner sole insert for footwear, including one or more bladders, compartments, chambers, internal sipes and sensors in the sole and/or in a removable insert; or on an insole; all being configured for control by a smartphone or other mobile computer device, general purpose or specialized.

A smartphone or other mobile computer device, general purpose or specialized, wherein the smartphone device is configured to actively control the configuration of one or more bladders, compartments, chambers or internal sipes and one or more sensors located in either one or both of a sole or a removable inner sole insert of the footwear of the user and/or located in an apparatus worn or carried by the user, glued unto the user, or implanted in the user. The one or more bladders, compartments, chambers, or sipes, and one or more sensors are configured for computer control. A sole and/or a removable inner sole insert for footwear, including one or more bladders, compartments, chambers, internal sipes and sensors in the sole and/or in a removable insert; or on an insole; all being configured for control by a smartphone or other mobile computer device, general purpose or specialized.

A non-slip hosiery to provide metatarsal support and foot stabilization when worn with high heeled or open toed shoes. The non-slip hosiery includes one or more gel cushioned pads at the ball and heel of the foot of the hosiery. The gel pads are configured such that the pads may be in at least partial contact with the wearer's skin and the insole of the shoe, providing frictional contact to limit slipping of the wearer's foot within the shoe.

A slipper sock is formed from an outer pouch and an inner pouch shaped to receive and encapsulate a person's foot. A border around an opening in the inner pouch is placed over a border around an opening in the outer pouch. The inner pouch and outer pouch are affixed together at the interface of the overlapping borders surrounding the openings of the pouches. The inner pouch which can be made of pile material is then inserted through the opening of and into the outer pouch and spread to conform to the shape of the outer pouch. The border of the inner pouch can form a collar surrounding the opening of the outer pouch.

A pet massage sock, including an opening to receive a foot of a user, and a rubber nub portion disposed on at least a portion of the pet massage sock. Also, a pet massage glove, including an opening to receive a hand of a user, and a rubber nub portion disposed on at least a portion of the pet massage glove.

A shock-absorbing sock is shown and described. In one embodiment, the sock is a shock-absorbing athletic sock generally conforming to the shape of a human foot that includes a heel portion, a mid-foot portion and a shock absorbing assembly. The shock absorbing assembly may include a cavity assembly and a shock absorbing material. In other embodiments, the sock may include a slip-avoidance system.

A diabetic sock assembly for protecting a diabetic's feet from abrasions while walking on a granular material includes a sock that may be worn on a foot thereby protecting the foot from granular material while walking. A strap is coupled to the sock and the strap is selectively matable to itself. The strap selectively closes the sock around a leg when the sock is worn thereby inhibiting the granular material from entering the sock. A panel is coupled to the sock and the panel is positioned on the sole. The panel is comprised of a rigid material to protect the foot from the granular material.