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2. Diabetic sock - Wikipedia

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   People with diabetes have a greater chance of developing neuropathy, vascular disease, and infections, especially in the legs, so socks and footwear that reduce or eliminate pressures or hot spots is important. A diabetic sock is a non-restrictive, but close fitting sock which is designed to alleviate pressures on the foot or leg. [1]

3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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   Circular knit – Seamless stockings that offer greater aesthetic appeal. Flat knit – Stockings made with a seam that can be constructed in virtually any shape or size. Most often used in higher compression classes. Silver – Stockings constructed using special silver textile fibers. Silver has an anti-microbial effect, helping to reduce odor.

4. Toe socks - Wikipedia

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   Toe socks became popular in the United States during the 1970s and made a comeback in the 1990s as a novelty item worn by adolescents. During the 1970s, it was fashionable for girls to wear clogs or buffalo sandals with toe socks. [3] In colder weather, they may be worn with flip-flops. [4]

5. 17 Shoes for People Who Really Don’t Want to Wear Socks - AOL

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6. Sock - Wikipedia

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   Toe socks encases each toe individually the same way a finger is encased in a glove, while other socks have one compartment for the big toe and one for the rest, like a mitten; most notably what Japanese call tabi while other parts of the world simply call it split toe socks. Both of these allow one to wear flip-flops with the socks. [18]

7. Diabetic shoe - Wikipedia

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   Many diabetic shoes have velcro closures for ease of application and removal. Diabetic shoes (sometimes referred to as extra depth, therapeutic shoes or sugar shoes) are specially designed shoes, or shoe inserts, intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with existing foot disease and relieve pressure to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.