U.S. patent application number 15/426252 was filed with the patent office on 2018-06-07 for rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe.
The applicant listed for this patent is Huge Development Limited, Shuang Bang Industrial Corp.. Invention is credited to Chung-Tang Chang, Ho-Pin Lin.
Application Number | 20180153257 15/426252 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 59690137 |
Filed Date | 2018-06-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180153257 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chang; Chung-Tang ; et
al. |
June 7, 2018 |
Rigid Three-Dimensional Sock-Shoe
Abstract
A rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe includes a shoe sole, a
three-dimensional sock, and a tightening unit disposed transversely
on the three-dimensional sock. The sock includes a sock sole
connected to the shoe sole, and a sock upper connected to and
cooperating with the sock sole to define a foot space. The sock is
composed of a sock lining, a first adhesive layer, a waterproof
sleeve, a second adhesive layer and a sock main body that are
arranged in order from the inside to the outside thereof. The first
adhesive layer connects the sock lining to the waterproof sleeve.
The second adhesive layer connects the waterproof sleeve to the
sock main body. Each of the sock main body and the sock lining is a
one-piece woven sock.
Inventors: |
Chang; Chung-Tang; (Nantou
City, TW) ; Lin; Ho-Pin; (Taichung City, TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Shuang Bang Industrial Corp.
Huge Development Limited |
Nantou City
Hong Kong |
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TW
CN |
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Family ID: |
59690137 |
Appl. No.: |
15/426252 |
Filed: |
February 7, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A43C 11/14 20130101;
A43B 23/022 20130101; A43B 23/024 20130101; A43B 7/125 20130101;
A43B 1/04 20130101; A43B 23/0255 20130101; A43B 23/042 20130101;
A43B 7/20 20130101; A43C 11/1493 20130101; A43C 1/04 20130101; A43B
23/0235 20130101; A43B 23/026 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A43B 23/02 20060101
A43B023/02; A43B 7/20 20060101 A43B007/20; A43C 1/04 20060101
A43C001/04 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Dec 7, 2016 |
TW |
105218664 |
Claims
1. A rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe comprising: a shoe sole
extending along a front-rear direction; a three-dimensional sock
extending along the front-rear direction, defining a foot space and
including a sock sole connected to said shoe sole, and a sock upper
that is connected to a periphery of said sock sole and that is not
collapsible, said sock sole and said sock upper cooperating with
each other to define said foot space, said three-dimensional sock
being composed of a sock lining, a first adhesive layer, a
waterproof sleeve, a second adhesive layer and a sock main body
that are arranged in order from the inside to the outside thereof,
said first adhesive layer connecting said sock lining to said
waterproof sleeve, said second adhesive layer connecting said
waterproof sleeve to said sock main body, each of said sock main
body and said sock lining being a one-piece woven sock; and a
tightening unit disposed transversely on said three-dimensional
sock.
2. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said waterproof sleeve includes a substrate corresponding
in shape to said foot space, and a moisture-permeable waterproof
membrane disposed around an outer surface of said substrate.
3. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said waterproof sleeve is formed into a one-piece body by
two moisture-permeable waterproof membranes using a high frequency
or ultrasonic bonding method.
4. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said waterproof sleeve is made from one of the following
resins: polyurethane (PU), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), latex,
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE),
polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride
(PVC).
5. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said sock main body has a pattern structure matching with
that of said sock lining.
6. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said shoe sole includes a sole toe region and a sole heel
region opposite to each other along the front-rear direction, said
sock upper defining a sock opening opposite to said sock sole and
having an upper heel portion and an upper toe portion opposite to
each other along the front-rear direction, said rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe further comprising a strengthening unit
disposed on said three-dimensional sock and including a support
strip, a first reinforcement layer, and a second reinforcement
layer, said support strip being connected to said sole heel region
and extending from a rear end of said sole heel region toward said
sock opening, said first reinforcement layer being connected to
said sole heel region and being disposed between said upper heel
portion of said sock upper and said support strip, said first
reinforcement layer having a substantially U-shape that surrounds
said upper heel portion, said second reinforcement layer being
connected to a front end of said sole toe region and covering said
upper toe portion of said sock upper.
7. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said tightening unit includes at least one pair of
tightening plates respectively connected to left and right sides of
said shoe sole, and at least one tightening strip interconnecting
said at least one pair of tightening plates, each of said
tightening plates having a connecting end portion connected to a
respective one of said left and right sides of said shoe sole, and
a free end portion opposite to said connecting end portion, said at
least one tightening strip interconnecting said free end portions
of said tightening plates.
8. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 7,
wherein said tightening unit includes two said pairs of tightening
plates that are spaced apart from each other along the front-rear
direction, and said at least one tightening strip interconnects
said free end portions of said pairs of tightening plates.
9. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
further comprising an anti-sideslip member having an upwardly
curved body disposed on an outer surface of said sock lining.
10. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said tightening unit includes a plurality of pairs of loop
portions disposed on and exposed from said sock upper and spaced
apart from each other along the front-rear direction, and a
shoelace threaded through said pairs of loop portions.
11. The rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe as claimed in claim 1,
wherein said tightening unit includes a covering body curving
upwardly and partially surrounding said waterproof sleeve, said
covering body having spaced-apart left and right end portions, and
a plurality of pairs of loop portions provided on said left and
right end portions and spaced apart from each other along the
front-rear direction, said pairs of loop portions extending out of
said sock upper to be exposed therefrom for extension of a shoelace
therethrough.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims priority of Taiwanese Patent
Application No. 105218664, filed on Dec. 7, 2016.
FIELD
[0002] The disclosure relates to a sock-shoe, more particularly to
a rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe.
BACKGROUND
[0003] A shoe upper of a conventional shoe is usually made of a
hard material, such as leather, which is cut and then sewn to fix
the shape. The leather shoe upper provides support and protection
to a wearer's foot.
[0004] However, it will also generate discomfort due to large area
of pressure and friction upon the wearer's foot. As such, the
wearer will have to put on socks first before wearing the
conventional shoes. Through the soft sock that serves as a buffer
layer between the wearer's foot and the shoe upper, the feeling of
discomfort can be reduced. In recent years, woven shoes have
gradually replaced leather shoes and have become the mainstream.
Since the manufacturing time of the woven shoes is long and the
cost thereof is high, some industry has developed a one-piece
sock-shoe with the sock as its main component, such as Taiwanese
Patent Publication Nos. M473088, M522581 and M526299.
[0005] However, the aforesaid conventional sock-shoes, apart from
being thin and cannot provide warmth, are also not
moisture-permeable waterproof. When rain is encountered during wear
of the conventional sock-shoes, rain water will seep into the inner
portions of the sock-shoes, so that the wearer not only will feel
uncomfortable, but also the feet of the wearer are prone to be
infected with diseases, such as athlete's foot, etc., because of
being placed in a high humid condition for a long period of time.
Further, the conventional sock-shoes mainly rely on the wearer's
feet to form the three-dimensional shape thereof. That is, when not
in use, the conventional sock-shoes will collapse and have a
creased appearance, which is unaesthetic and un-attractive.
Moreover, to wear the conventional sock-shoe is just like wearing
the ordinary sock, that is, the wearer must first extend the
fingers of his/her hands inside the conventional sock-shoe and then
pull it outward to permit entry of the wearer's foot into the
sock-shoe. Hence, use of the conventional sock-shoe is
inconvenient.
SUMMARY
[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to provide
a rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe that is waterproof, that is
easy to wear and that maintains a three-dimensional shape when not
in use.
[0007] Accordingly, a rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe of this
disclosure includes a shoe sole extending along a front-rear
direction, a three-dimensional sock extending along the front-rear
direction, and a tightening unit disposed transversely on the
three-dimensional sock. The three-dimensional sock defines a foot
space, and includes a sock sole connected to the shoe sole, and a
sock upper that is connected to a periphery of the sock sole and
that is not collapsible. The sock sole and the sock upper cooperate
with each other to define the foot space. The three-dimensional
sock is composed of a sock lining, a first adhesive layer, a
waterproof sleeve, a second adhesive layer and a sock main body
that are arranged in order from the inside to the outside thereof.
The first adhesive layer connects the sock lining to the waterproof
sleeve. The second adhesive layer connects the waterproof sleeve to
the sock main body. Each of the sock main body and the sock lining
is a one-piece woven sock.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] Other features and advantages of the disclosure will become
apparent in the following detailed description of the embodiments
with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
[0009] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to the first embodiment of
this disclosure;
[0010] FIG. 2 is an assembled perspective view of FIG. 1;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the first embodiment;
[0012] FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view of the
first embodiment;
[0013] FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4, but illustrating an
alternative form of a waterproof sleeve of the first
embodiment;
[0014] FIG. 6 is an assembled perspective view of a rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to the second embodiment of
this disclosure;
[0015] FIG. 7 illustrates a sock lining of a rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to the third embodiment of
this disclosure;
[0016] FIG. 8 is an assembled perspective view of a rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to the fourth embodiment of
this disclosure; and
[0017] FIG. 9 illustrates an alternative form of a tightening unit
of the fourth embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] Before the present disclosure is described in greater detail
with reference to the accompanying embodiments, it should be noted
herein that like elements are denoted by the same reference
numerals throughout the disclosure.
[0019] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a rigid three-dimensional
sock-shoe according to the first embodiment of the present
disclosure is shown to comprise a shoe sole 1, a three-dimensional
sock 2, a tightening unit 3, a strengthening unit 4, and a shoe pad
5.
[0020] The shoe sole 1 extends along a front-rear direction (L1),
and has a sole toe region 11 and a sole heel region 12 opposite to
each other along the front-rear direction (L1).
[0021] The three-dimensional sock 2 extends along the front-rear
direction (L1), defines a three-dimensional foot space 20, and
includes a sock sole 21 connected to the shoe sole 1, and a sock
upper 22 that is connected to a periphery of the sock sole 21 and
that is not collapsible. The sock sole 21 and the sock upper 22
cooperate with each other to define the three-dimensional foot
space 20. The shoe pad 5 is disposed inside the foot space 20,
abuts against the sock sole 21, and is configured to be stepped on
by a wearer. The sock upper 22 defines a sock opening 221 opposite
to the sock sole 21, and has an upper heel portion 28 and an upper
toe portion 29 opposite to each other along the front-rear
direction (L1).
[0022] The three-dimensional sock 2 is composed of a sock lining
23, a first adhesive layer 24, a waterproof sleeve 25, a second
adhesive layer 26 and a sock main body 27 that are arranged in
order from the inside to the outside thereof.
[0023] The sock lining 23 is a one-piece woven sock that is soft to
touch, that has a certain thickness and that has a pattern
structure. Through this, the sock lining 23 can provide the
functions of sweat absorption, keeping warmth and shock absorption
similar to that of an ordinary soft fabric material, so that the
wearer's foot can achieve wearing comfort. However, the sock lining
23 may also be a one-piece nonwoven sock, and is not limited to the
aforesaid disclosure.
[0024] The waterproof sleeve 25 has moisture permeability, and
includes a substrate 251 corresponding in shape to the foot space
20, and a moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252 disposed
around an outer surface of the substrate 251. The
moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252 can use a
moisture-permeable waterproof resin to completely form around and
cover the outer surface of the substrate 251 by a dipping method.
However, the forming of the moisture-permeable waterproof membrane
252 on the outer surface of the substrate 251 is not limited to the
dipping method, a spraying method may also be employed. The
moisture-permeable waterproof resin may also be mixed with an
additive containing anti-bacterial agent, so that the formed
moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252 has an anti-bacterial
effect.
[0025] The moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252 is made from
one of the following resins: polyurethane (PU), thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU), latex, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE),
polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyethylene (PE), polypropylene
(PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
[0026] The first adhesive layer 24 connects the sock lining 23 to
the substrate 251 of the waterproof sleeve 25, and initially shapes
the sock lining 23 to correspond to that of the foot space 20.
[0027] FIG. 5 illustrates an alternative form of the waterproof
sleeve 25 of the first embodiment. In this case, the waterproof
sleeve 25 only includes the moisture-permeable waterproof membrane
252, and does not have the substrate 251. The moisture-permeable
waterproof resin is directly sprayed onto an outer surface of a
shoe last and is then heated to dry and solidify so as to form the
moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252. When the
moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252 is removed from the shoe
last, it becomes the waterproof sleeve 25 of the three-dimensional
sock 2. The first adhesive layer 24 connects the sock lining 23 to
the moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252. It should be noted
herein that two moisture-permeable waterproof membranes 252 in
sheet forms may first be made, after which they are fixedly adhered
to each other using a high frequency or ultrasonic bonding method
so as to form the waterproof sleeve 25 with a one-piece
structure.
[0028] The sock main body 27 is a one-piece woven sock having a
pattern structure, but is not limited thereto. It should be noted
herein that the sock lining 23, the waterproof sleeve 25 and the
sock main body 27 may have pattern structures that match each
other. If special pattern structures are provided on corresponding
ankle portions of the sock lining 23, the waterproof sleeve 25 and
the sock main body 27, the tightness there among may be enhanced,
and the effect of strengthening the foot support may also be
achieved.
[0029] With reference to FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, the second adhesive
layer 26 connects the moisture-permeable waterproof membrane 252 of
the waterproof sleeve 25 to the main sock body 27. The sock lining
23, the waterproof sleeve 25 and the sock main body 27 are set to
shape after heating to dry and solidify so as to form the
three-dimensional sock 2 that is rigid and that is not collapsible.
It should be noted herein that the first and second adhesive layers
24, 26 are both moisture-permeable.
[0030] Referring again to FIGS. 1 to 4, the tightening unit 3 is
disposed transversely on the three-dimensional sock 2, and is used
to tighten the user's foot inserted into the foot space 20 of the
three-dimensional sock 2. In this embodiment, the tightening unit 3
includes a pair of tightening plates 31 respectively connected to
the left and right sides of the shoe sole 1, and three tightening
strips 32 interconnecting the tightening plates 31. Each tightening
plate 31 has a connecting end portion 311 connected to the
respective left or right side of the shoe sole 1, and a free end
portion 312 opposite to the connecting end portion 311. The
tightening strips 32 interconnect the free end portions 312 of the
tightening plates 31.
[0031] The strengthening unit 4 is disposed on the
three-dimensional sock 2, and includes a first reinforcement layer
41, a support strip 42, a resilient tightening member 43 and a
second reinforcement layer 44.
[0032] The support strip 42 is made of, but not limited to, a
leather material, is connected to the sole heel region 12, and
extends from a rear end of the sole heel region 12 toward the sock
opening 221. It is preferable that the support strip 42 extends
from the rear end of the sole heel region 12 to the sock opening
221. The first reinforcement layer 41 is connected to the rear end
of the sole heel region 12, and extends from the sole heel region
12 toward the sole toe region 11. The first reinforcement layer 41
has a substantially U-shape that surrounds the upper heel portion
28 of the sock upper 22 and that is disposed between the upper heel
portion 28 and the support strip 42. The disclosure is provided
with the first reinforcement layer 41 and the support strip 42 to
further strengthen foot support and to thereby enhance the
stability of the ankle. The second reinforcement layer 44 is
connected to a front end of the sole toe region 11 and covers the
upper toe portion 29 of the sock upper 22. It should be noted
herein that the first and second reinforcement layers 41, 44 are,
but not limited to, hot melt adhesive layers.
[0033] The resilient tightening member 43 is disposed on and
surrounds the sock opening 221 of the sock upper 22. The resilient
tightening member 43 can be formed on the sock opening 221 as a
flange portion that protrudes outward from the sock main body 27 by
a weaving method.
[0034] As such, the structural strength of the sock opening 221 can
be further strengthened, that is, the sock opening 221 will not
easily lose its resiliency by repeated pulling and stretching.
[0035] During manufacturing, the sock lining 23 is first sleeved on
the shoe last, after which the first adhesive layer 24 is coated on
the outer surface of the sock lining 23. Next, the waterproof
sleeve 25 is sleeved on the sock lining 23, then the second
adhesive layer 26 is coated on the outer surface of the waterproof
sleeve 25, after which the sock main body 27 is sleeved on the
waterproof sleeve 25. The assembly of the sock lining 23, the
waterproof sleeve 25 and the sock main body 27 are then placed in
an oven and are heated to cure the first adhesive layer 24 between
the sock lining 23 and the waterproof sleeve 25 and the second
adhesive layer 26 between the waterproof sleeve 25 and the sock
main body 27. As such, the sock lining 23, the waterproof sleeve 25
and the sock main body 27 can be tightly bonded together to form
the three-dimensional sock 2 of this disclosure. Afterwards, the
shoe sole 1 is adhered to the sock sole 21 of the three-dimensional
sock 2, and the tightening unit 3, the first reinforcement layer
41, the support strip 42 and the second reinforcement layer 44 are
adhered to the three-dimensional sock 2. Finally, the shoe last is
removed, and the rigid non-collapsible three-dimensional sock-shoe
of this disclosure is obtained. In an alternative embodiment, the
tightening unit 3, the first reinforcement layer 41, the support
strip 42 and the second reinforcement layer 44 may be sewn to the
three-dimensional sock 2.
[0036] The three-dimensional sock-shoe of this disclosure is rigid,
so that when it is worn, the wearer only needs to slightly pull
outward the sock opening 221 to permit quick entry of his/her foot
into the three-dimensional foot space 20 of the three-dimensional
sock-shoe of this disclosure, unlike the wearing of the
conventional sock-shoe where the fingers of the wearer's hands must
first extend inside the sock-shoe and then pull it outward to
permit entry of his/her foot into the conventional sock-shoe.
Hence, the three-dimensional sock-shoe of this disclosure is easy
to wear.
[0037] With the three-dimensional sock 2 being provided with the
waterproof sleeve 25, and with the first and second adhesive layers
24, 26 having moisture-permeability, the three-dimensional
sock-shoe of this disclosure has good waterproof and high
moisture-permeability effects. In actual use, when the foot sweats,
the sock lining 23 can absorb the sweat, and the moisture can be
expelled through the waterproof sleeve 25. During rainy days,
rainwater is prevented from seeping from the sock main body 27 into
the sock lining 23, so that the foot of the wearer can be kept dry
and comfortable.
[0038] Referring to FIG. 6, the second embodiment of the rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to this disclosure is
generally identical to the first embodiment, and only differs in
that the tightening unit 3 of the second embodiment includes two
pairs of tightening plates 31 that are spaced apart from each other
along the front-rear direction (L1). The connecting end portions
311 of the tightening plates 31 of each pair are respectively
connected to the left and right sides of the shoe sole 1. Only one
tightening strip 32 is used to interconnect the free end portions
312 of the tightening plates 31.
[0039] It should be noted herein that the sock main body 27 of the
second embodiment can have a pattern structure different from that
shown in FIG. 2 of the first embodiment so as to provide the wearer
with a different visual appearance. The advantages of the first
embodiment can be similarly achieved using the second
embodiment.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 7, the third embodiment of the rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to this disclosure is
generally identical to the first embodiment, and only differs in
that the rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe of the third embodiment
further comprises an anti-sideslip member 6 having an upwardly
curved body 61 disposed on the outer surface of the sock lining 23.
Alternatively, the anti-sideslip member 6 may have a ring shape so
that it may be directly sleeved on the outer surface of the sock
lining 23. The upwardly curved body 61 can be used to protect the
wearer's ankle when the foot steps into a wrong position causing
the ankle to turn outward. It will be appreciated that the rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe of this disclosure may also comprise a
plurality of the anti-sideslip members 6 disposed on the outer
surface of the sock lining 23 and spacedly arranged along the
front-rear direction (L1). As long as the effect of preventing the
wearer's ankle from turning outward can be achieved, the number and
the disposition of the anti-sideslip members 6 should not be
limited to the aforesaid disclosure. The advantages of the first
embodiment can be similarly achieved using the third
embodiment.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 8, the fourth embodiment of the rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to this disclosure is
generally identical to the first embodiment, and only differs in
that the tightening unit 3 of the fourth embodiment includes a
plurality of pairs of loop portions 33 disposed on and exposed from
the sock upper 22 and spaced apart from each other along the
front-rear direction (L1), and a shoelace 34 threaded through the
pairs of loop portions 33. It will be appreciated that, by
tightening the shoelace 34, each pair of the loop portions 33 can
be brought close to each other, so that the effect of tightening
the three-dimensional sock 2 on the user's foot when the foot
enters the three-dimensional space 20 can also be achieved.
[0042] FIG. 9 illustrates an alternative form of the tightening
unit 3 of the fourth embodiment. In this case, the tightening unit
3 includes a covering body 35 curving upwardly and partially
surrounding the waterproof sleeve 25. The covering body 35 has
spaced-apart left and right end portions 351, and a plurality of
pairs of loop portions 352 provided on the left and right end
portions 351 and spaced apart from each other along the front-rear
direction (L1). The pairs of loop portions 352 extend out of the
sock upper 22 to be exposed therefrom. In use, the shoelace 34 (see
FIG. 8) can also be threaded through the pairs of loop portions
352.
[0043] The advantages of the first embodiment can be similarly
achieved using the fourth embodiment.
[0044] From the foregoing, the advantages of the rigid
three-dimensional sock-shoe according to this disclosure can be
summarized as follows:
[0045] 1) The three-dimensional sock 2 is provided with the
waterproof sleeve 25, so that water can be prevented from seeping
from the sock main body 27 into the sock lining 23. Hence, the
disclosure can achieve a moisture-permeable waterproof effect.
[0046] 2) Through the provision of the first and second adhesive
layers 24, 26, the appearance of the sock lining 23, the waterproof
sleeve 25 and the sock main body 27 can be set, so that the sock
lining 23, the waterproof sleeve 25 and the sock main body 27 are
tightly connected to form the three-dimensional sock 2 and can
maintain a three-dimensional form that is not collapsible. Thus,
the disclosure not only is aesthetic, but also is convenient to
wear.
[0047] 3) Since the sock lining 23 is soft to touch and has a
certain thickness, after the sock lining 23, the waterproof sleeve
25 and the sock main body 27 are tightly connected to form the
three-dimensional sock 2, the three-dimensional sock 2 can provide
a good step buffering effect. Further, because the
three-dimensional sock 2 has a moisture-permeable waterproof
effect, the wearer's foot can be kept dry and comfortable.
Moreover, the sock main body 27 can have different specific pattern
woven structure, so that the three-dimensional sock-shoe of this
disclosure not only can present a variety of visual effects, the
tightness thereof can also be enhanced by providing special
patterns on a position corresponding to the wearer's ankle. Hence,
the effect of strengthening foot support can be achieved.
[0048] 4) The three-dimensional sock 2 of this disclosure includes
the sock sole 21 and the sock upper 22, both of which have a
moisture-permeable waterproof effect, so that this disclosure not
only can prevent water from seeping from the sock main body 27 into
the sock lining 23, but also can prevent the water from seeping
into the sock sole 21 from the shoe sole 1. That is, the
moisture-permeable waterproof effect of this disclosure is
comprehensive and thorough.
[0049] The object of the rigid three-dimensional sock-shoe of this
disclosure can indeed be achieved.
[0050] While the disclosure has been described in connection with
what are considered the exemplary embodiments, it is understood
that this disclosure is not limited to the disclosed embodiments
but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the
spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass
all such modifications and equivalent arrangements.
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