Sandal socks

Abstract

A sandal sock including a first covering shaped to fit on a second covering, with the first covering attachable to the second covering in such a manner that the first covering is removable, and with the second covering attachable to the sandal in a manner more secure than the first covering is attachable to the second covering. When a person wears the sandal with the first covering and the second covering attached, at least a portion of the first covering is disposed between the sandal and the person's foot.

1 . A sandal sock, comprising: 
 a first covering shaped to fit on a second covering, with the first covering attachable to the second covering in such a manner that the first covering is removable, and with the second covering attachable to a sandal or shoe in a manner more secure than the first covering is attachable to the second covering;    wherein when a person wears the sandal or shoe with the first covering and the second covering attached, at least a portion of the first covering is disposed between the sandal or shoe and the person's foot.    
     
     
         2 . The sandal sock as in  claim 1 , wherein the first covering and the second covering are attachable via one or more hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         3 . The sandal sock as in  claim 2 , further comprising the hook part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners, wherein the second covering has the loop part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         4 . The sandal sock as in  claim 2 , further comprising the loop part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners, wherein the second covering has the hook part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         5 . The sandal sock as in  claim 1 , wherein the first covering is at least partially made of cotton, polyester, nylon, silk, or some combination thereof.  
     
     
         6 . The sandal sock as in  claim 1 , wherein the first covering is washable.  
     
     
         7 . The sandal sock as in  claim 1 , wherein the first covering is impregnated with a deodorant, medication, or both deodorant and medication.  
     
     
         8 . The sandal sock as in  claim 1 , wherein the first covering is padded.  
     
     
         9 . The sandal sock as in  claim 1 , further comprising the second covering.  
     
     
         10 . The sandal sock as in  claim 9 , further comprising an adhesive on one side of the second covering, whereby the second covering is attachable to the sandal or shoe using the adhesive.  
     
     
         11 . The sandal sock as in  claim 10 , wherein the adhesive is permanent or semi-permanent.  
     
     
         12 . The sandal sock as in  claim 10 , further comprising a cover on the side of the second covering with the adhesive that can be peeled off before attaching the second covering to the sandal or shoe.  
     
     
         13 . The sandal sock as in  claim 9 , wherein the first covering and the second covering each have a slit for a thong on the sandal or shoe that fits between the person's toes.  
     
     
         14 . The sandal sock as in  claim 9 , wherein the first covering and the second covering are shaped to fit a generic shape of sandal or shoe.  
     
     
         15 . The sandal sock as in  claim 9 , wherein the first covering and the second covering are shaped to fit a specific brand and design of sandal or shoe.  
     
     
         16 . A sandal sock, comprising: 
 a covering shaped to fit on a sandal or shoe, with the covering attachable to the sandal or shoe in such a manner that the covering is removable;    wherein when a person wears the sandal or shoe with the covering attached, at least a portion of the covering is disposed between the sandal or shoe and the person's foot.    
     
     
         17 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is attachable via one or more hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         18 . The sandal sock as in  claim 17 , further comprising the hook part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners, wherein the sandal or shoe has the loop part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         19 . The sandal sock as in  claim 17 , further comprising the loop part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners, wherein the sandal or shoe has the hook part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         20 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is at least partially made of cotton, polyester, nylon, silk, or some combination thereof.  
     
     
         21 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is washable.  
     
     
         23 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is impregnated with a deodorant, medication, or both deodorant and medication.  
     
     
         24 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is padded.  
     
     
         25 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering has a slit for a thong on the sandal or shoe that fits between the person's toes.  
     
     
         26 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is shaped to fit a generic shape of sandal or shoe.  
     
     
         27 . The sandal sock as in  claim 16 , wherein the covering is shaped to fit a specific brand and design of sandal or shoe.  
     
     
         28 . A sandal or shoe, comprising 
 a base;    one or more straps, thongs, ties, or some combination thereof dispose to secure the base to a person's foot; and    an attachment for a covering shaped to fit on the sandal or shoe, with the covering attachable to the sandal or shoe in such a manner that the covering is removable;    wherein when a person wears the sandal or shoe with the covering attached, at least a portion of the covering is disposed between the sandal or shoe and the person's foot.    
     
     
         29 . The sandal or shoe as in  claim 28 , wherein the covering is attachable via one or more hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         30 . The sandal or shoe as in  claim 29 , further comprising the hook part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners, wherein the covering has the loop part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         31 . The sandal or shoe as in  claim 29 , further comprising the loop part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners, wherein the covering has the hook part of the hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         32 . A method of wearing a sandal or shoe, comprising the steps of: 
 attaching a first covering and a second covering to the sandal or shoe, with the first covering attachable to the second covering in such a manner that the first covering is removable, and with the second covering attachable to the sandal or shoe in a manner more secure than the first covering is attachable to the second covering; and    putting on the sandal or shoe;    wherein when a person wears the sandal or shoe with the first covering and the second covering attached, at least a portion of the first covering is disposed between the sandal or shoe and the person's foot.    
     
     
         33 . The method as in  claim 32 , wherein the first covering and the second covering are attachable via one or more hook-and-loop type fasteners.  
     
     
         34 . The method as in  claim 32 , wherein attaching the second covering to the sandal or shoe further comprises attaching the second covering using an adhesive on one side of the second covering.  
     
     
         35 . The method as in  claim 34 , wherein the adhesive is permanent or semi-permanent.  
     
     
         36 . The method as in  claim 34 , wherein attaching the second covering using the adhesive further comprises first peeling off a cover from the side of the second covering with the adhesive.  
     
     
         37 . A method of wearing a sandal or shoe, comprising the steps of: 
 attaching a covering to the sandal or shoe, with the covering attachable to the sandal or shoe in such a manner that the covering is removable; and    putting on the sandal or shoe;    wherein when a person wears the sandal or shoe with the covering attached, at least a portion of the covering is disposed between the sandal or shoe and the person's foot.    
     
     
         38 . The method as in  claim 37 , wherein the covering is attachable via one or more hook-and-loop type fasteners.