Abstract: A method and apparatus for resealing bags comprises affixing a malleable strip along a vertical axis of a bag such that, when the bag is rolled, the malleable strip retains its shape to hold the bag closed. In one embodiment, the malleable strip comprises a metallic material. In an alternative embodiment, a self-adhesive is affixed to one side of the malleable strip. In an alternative embodiment, the malleable strip is affixed into a vertical spine of the bag.

Abstract: A sock for use with sandals having an open toe area is provided. The sock includes a sole portion adapted such that when worn the sole portion covers substantially the entire lower surface of the foot extending rearward from the toes. The sock is secured to a user's foot and the sole portion properly tensioned into tight engagement with the user's foot by forward and intermediate support bands which are attached at either end to opposing sides of the sole portion and are adapted to extend over the top of a user's foot when worn. The sock is further secured by a heel band which extends upwardly from the rear end of the sole portion to a ankle support portion which has a cylindrical configuration designed to encircle a user's ankle when the sock is worn. The forward, intermediate and heel support bands and the ankle support defining substantially open sides, top and toe areas.