What are amputee socks? They are soft knit socks made of Merino wool that has a raised section at the toe and a raised section at the heel; both of these sections are then stitched to give a natural look. In order to make sure that the sock stays in place the individual toe of each sock is laced into a separate group. The advantage of this type of sock is that the individual toe will not rub against any other part of the foot while wearing the sock. This can be especially useful for people who need to wear socks multiple times a day to keep their feet comfortable.
Why do the socks have raised ridges on each side? There are two main theories behind the increase in sock thickness that comes from the addition of these raised ridges. One theory is that this adds rigidity and support to the foot. By increasing the rigidity they reduce the amount of shifting around in the shoe and therefore reduce the chances of injury. The second reason is that the raised ridges prevent the toes from slipping out of the shoe when they are in motion. Since the toe will be next to the heel, if there is a lot of movement in the shoe the risk of slipping out of the shoes increases with an even greater degree.
What are amputee socks made from? They are generally made from acrylic, cotton or silk and come in a wide variety of colors. The acrylic sock is the lightest of the three and the only ones that come in solid colors are white, black and pink. The thicker material socks tend to be more colorful and the silk and cotton socks tend to have a more natural appearance. Since these socks can be machine washed many people prefer to buy them in bulk so that they will be ready to wear the next day.