Wednesday, March 21, 2007

'Roadblock socks' invented for footsore Palestinians

A West Bank woman has developed special socks to help Palestinians suffering from swollen feet as they wait at Israeli military checkpoints.

Maram Abdel Latif, from Jenin, spent three years on the design and produced her first prototype in February.

The socks are made from nylon and gel that moulds around wearers' feet to prevent discomfort, even if they stand for hours, as they sometimes have to.

Ms Latif, 22, says the socks are ideal for pregnant women and the elderly.

She believes there is market for the socks which she calls "watersocks". "My dream came true by designing the socks, but I need to work more on it," she says.

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