УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБЫ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ НЕВРОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ РАССТРОЙСТВ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине, неврологии, касается устройств и способов лечения пациентов с нарушением функций нижних конечностей в результате неврологических расстройств: острого нарушения мозгового кровообращения, ишемического, геморрагического инсульта, травмы, гипоксии мозга, церебрального паралича, болезни Паркинсона, рассеянного склероза, повреждения спинного мозга, болезни Шарко-Мари-Тута, синдрома Гийена-Барре, полиомиелита. Способы включают следующие этапы. Прикрепляют устройство к стопе пациента, где устройство содержит средства прикрепления к стопе, опорный элемент, функционально прикрепленный к средствам прикрепления, выполненные с возможностью перемещения передний и задний выступы, которые также выполнены с возможностью взаимодействия с землей. Выступы имеют в любых комбинациях: выпуклость А с основным диаметром 70-100 мм и высоту, представляющую собой перпендикулярную линию, соединяющую верхнюю точку и основание, составляющую 10-13 мм, выпуклость В с основным диаметром ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБЫ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ НЕВРОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ РАССТРОЙСТВ

... 1. Способ лечения пациента, страдающего от неврологического расстройства, включающий этапы, согласно которым:(а) прикрепляют устройство к стопе пациента, причем указанное устройство содержит средства прикрепления к стопе, опорный элемент, функционально прикрепленный к указанным средствам прикрепления, и выполненный с возможностью перемещения передний выступ и выполненный с возможностью перемещения задний выступ, причем указанный передний выступ и указанный задний выступ выполнены с возможностью взаимодействия с землей;(б) калибруют указанный задний выступ и указанный передний выступ с обеспечением сбалансированного положения, причем указанное сбалансированное положение включает положение, в котором указанное устройство обеспечивает сниженную инверсию, сниженную эверсию или как сниженную инверсию, так и сниженную эверсию стопы указанного пациента в ходе опорных фаз; и(в) прикрепляют указанный задний выступ и указанный передний выступ к указанному опорному элементу;посредством чего осуществляют ...

ПРОПРИОЦЕПТИВНОЕ/КИНЕСТАТИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ

... 1. Обувь (10), содержащая опорный элемент (12), имеющий верхнюю поверхность (14), прикрепляемую к ступне, отличающаяся тем, что она содержит два бульбообразных выступа (22), один из которых расположен ближе к задней части, чем другой указанный выступ (22). 2. Обувь (10) по п.1, в которой указанные выступы (2) неподвижно прикреплены к указанному опорному элементу (12) вдоль продольной оси (28), проходящей от пяточной опорной части (23) указанного опорного элемента (12) по меньшей мере к одной из частей опорного элемента (12), плюсневой опорной части (25) и фаланговой опорной части (27). 3. Обувь (10) по п.1, в которой указанные выступы (22) неподвижно прикреплены к указанному опорному элементу (12) на противоположных сторонах поперечной средней линии указанного опорного элемента (12), расположенной посередине между пяточной опорной частью (23) и фаланговой опорной частью (27) опорного элемента (12). 4. Обувь (10) по п.1, в которой один из указанных выступов (22) неподвижно прикреплен к указанному ...

АМОРТИЗИРУЮЩЕЕ ОРТОПЕДИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

... 1. Амортизирующее ортопедическое устройство для содействия в передвижении с применением наружных устройств, которое выполняет цикл ходьбы на жесткой поверхности, содержащее:(a) горизонтально продолжающуюся опору, имеющую ближний конец, дальний конец, верхнюю поверхность и нижнюю поверхность;(b) первую планарную эластичную пластину, размещенную под горизонтально продолжающейся опорой и механически соединенную с горизонтально продолжающейся опорой, причем эластичная пластина имеет ближний конец, дальний конец, боковую сторону между ближним концом и дальним концом, медиальную сторону между ближним концом и дальним концом, верхнюю поверхность и нижнюю поверхность, отличающееся тем, что ближний конец горизонтально продолжающейся опоры и ближний конец эластичной пластины отделены вертикальным продолжением; и(c) передний элемент, расположенный под эластичной пластиной и механически соединенный с эластичной пластиной,в котором передний элемент размещается между боковой стороной и медиальной стороной ...

СТЕЛЬКА ДЛЯ ОБУВНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ С ПЛАВНОЙ АМОРТИЗАЦИЕЙ

Orthopedic insert for shoe, comprises elastic central part with convex lower surface

The elastic insert (1) is divided into a front (5), a central (6), and a rear area (7) which can be made in different levels of rigidity. The upper surface (2) is anatomically shaped (4) in order to support the foot of the user. A separate elastic element (8) is attached with a suitable glue or with patches of Velcro(RTM) to the center (6) of the lower surface (2) of the insert (1). The element (8) is of a trapezoidal shape and has a convex lower surface (8), facilitating a natural way of walking.

Verfahren und Hilfsmittel zum Ausstatten von Schuhwerk mit orthopaedischen Pelotten

Brandsohle für einen Schuh

MEDIZINISCHES FUSSPOLSTER, INSBESONDERE IN FORM EINER EINLEGESOHLE.

Spring sole and spring heel for long distance running shoe has sets of coil springs connecting outer sole to inner sole and has movement limiters inside coils of springs

The shoe (1) for long-distance running has a thick sole (2) with cutouts at the heel (3) and the ball of the foot (5). An outer sole is held on an inner sole by a set of coil springs (4). There are movement limiter rods (6) inside each of the coil springs. An alternative version of the shoe for short sprints has an extended sprung region at the ball of the foot.

FUSSFORM-EINLAGESOHLE.

Schuhsohle mit Vorfussstabilisator, gerippter Verstärkung und mehrschichtiger Fersendämpfung

Orthopädische Einlage

ORTHOPAEDISCHE SCHUHEINLAGE.

Improvements in or relating to innersoles for boots and shoes

... 451,550. Insoles for boots &c. LEE & SONS, Ltd., E., and LEE, A., Grosvenor Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire. Oct. 8, 1935, No. 27762. [Class 17 (ii)] A pad a of spongy rubber or the like is secured in an aperture in an insole with its outer surface projecting beyond the outer surface of the insole to afford a cushioning effect and to serve as a bottom filler by splitting the. insole into two parts b, c and cutting away a portion of the flesh part c. The pad a is forced into the aperture after the two parts b, c have been stuck together, and may be secured in any desired manner. Specification 385, 751 is referred to.

Improvements in foot-aids

... 649,882. Foot supporting pads. THOMSON, F. D. Oct. 4, 1948, No. 25749. [Class 17(ii)] A foot-supporting pad 23, Fig. 6, has strips 21 of pliable metal or plastic material secured to its underside by pieces of adhesive material 22. The strips 21 extend beyond the pad and are either turned over the edge of a loose insole 24, Fig. 9, or are inserted through slots 26, Fig. 16, and are secured to the underside by pieces of adhesive material 25. Different shapes of foot-arch supporting pads 23 and callous or corn-pads 20, Fig. 16, are described.

Improved Foot Arch Support.

... 3096. Scholl, F. J. Feb. 7. Foot-arch supports. - A support for both the transverse and longitudinal arches of the foot comprises a metal plate a with a hump b at its forward end, and a leather cover c secured by rivets d. Felt, leather, cardboard, and the like may be inserted between the plate and cover to adjust the effect of the hump.

An improved high heeled shoe or boot

Improvements in or relating to weight bearing supports for the feet

... 411,382. Boot &c. stiffeners. JOHNSON, J. F., 14, Tylney Road, Norfolk Park, and SHREEVES, J., 15, Brincliffe Gardens, both in Sheffield. Dec. 1, 1933, No. 33738. [Class 17 (ii).] A shank stiffener comprises a substantially flat plate a, of rigid or slightly resilient material such as metal or bone, enlarged at the heel b, the narrower body portion lying beneath the cuboid d and the fourth and fifth metatarsals e, f, and being dished slightly at a<1> to contact with the cuboid and fourth metatarsal. The support extends transversely beneath the metatarsal heads, being cut away at g to clear the phalanges j. The support may be built into the shoe between the upper and lower soles, one of which is recessed, or may be secured on top of the upper sole by recessing the latter or providing a covering.

Massaging insole

A sole pad unit for supporting the metatarsal bones, massaging the acupressure points and airing the centre depressed area of the sole of the foot. The sole pad comprises a massaging block which protrudes into the arch of the foot. The block may approximate to an "L" shape and be provided with an airing vent hole at its centre. Preferably the block has outwardly extending inclined sides.

Sole pad unit with the effects of supporting the metatarsal bone and airing and massaging the center of the sole of foot

Cushioning system for footwear and related method of manufacture

An item of footwear

An item of footwear comprising a securing means for securing the item of footwear to a foot of a wearer; and a sole having an upper surface that in use contacts the foot of a user; the upper surface has a first portion 7 and a second portion 6, the first portion 7 located forwardly of the second portion 6; the upper surface is substantially flat in the lateral direction in the first portion 7; and the upper surface is concave in the lateral direction in the second portion 6. The first portion is preferably arranges to support the users metatarsals, and the second portion is arranged to support the heel. The sole preferably has a midsole layer having a forward and a heel region, the forward portion formed from a material having a lower compressive resistance and/or a lower density and/or a higher flexibility than the material forming the heel region. Alternatively, the sole has a midsole layer having a toe region (4, fig. 3), a midfoot region (5, fig.3) and a heel (6, fig.3), the mid foot ...

Improvements in or relating to orthopedic pads or socks for boots and shoes

... 141,574. Plummer, A. B. July 2, 1919. Boots and shoes; foot-arch supports.-An orthopµdic pad for boots and shoes comprises a sock 7 having a centrally-arranged raised pad 14 situated just behind the tread of the foot, and a second pad occupying the heel portion of the sock and extending forwardly on the inner side of the foot to the line 13. The heel pad is wedge-shaped the thick end of the wedge being along the line 8 at the inside of the foot, and the thin end along the line 9 at the outside. This pad is diminished in width where it passes under the instep, as shown at 11, and at the extreme forward end a projecting tongue passes on one side of the pad 14 to the line 13. This pad may also be bevelled at the rear, as shown at 10, and at the projecting tongue, which slopes away to a fine edge at the line 13. The centre of the pad 14 is as high as the thickest part of the heel pad, and it slopesaway on all sides from the centre.

A tunable rigidity insole with interchangeable stiffeners

An insole with interchangeable stiffeners including an arch pad main body 10 and three rigid stiffeners 11, 12, 13. The arch pad main body includes sets of first to third engaging holes 101, 102, 103, and at least one or two of these three rigid stiffeners will be selected to assemble into the engaging holes on the arch pad main body. The three rigid stiffeners provide supports to lateral longitudinal, central and medial longitudinal arch portions respectively. The first, second and third rigid stiffeners have at least two engagement members for each stiffener, and the engagement members have engagement extensions. Preferably, there are a further three stiffener parts having different rigidities to the first set, which may be positioned on the arch pad main body by engaging with the engaging holes. By selecting and assembling different stiffeners, the present invention can have different rigidities of arch supports to match with various foot biomechanics and gait types in order to provide ...

Improvements in or relating to foot-arch supports

... 526,663. Foot-arch supports secured to the feet. ALLSCHOFF, E. March 24, 1939, No. 9303. [Class 81 (ii)] A sock or stocking has secured to, or knitted or otherwise formed on, the sole portion thereof, a pocket 1, extending under the arched portion of the foot but, not under the toes, outer side, and heel, opening toward the heel, and containing a sponge rubber or moss rubber pad. The edge 2 of the opening is rendered elastic by inserted rubber threads.

Elastic insole for cushioning the heel and foot

... 452,492. Insoles for boots and shoes. KUCH, E., 39, Sanderstrasse, Wurzburg, Germany. Nov. 17, 1934, No. 33164. Void [Abridged as open to inspection under Sect. 91 of the Acts, May 18, 1935]. [Class 17 (ii)] A leather insole a, Figs. 1, 2, of normal thickness is cut out at the forepart b or under the heel, or at both these parts, either for part of its thickness or completely therethrough, and the space is filled with an elastic porous cushion of sponge rubber. This cushion in the first construction is fixed to the border d adjacent the cut out portion, while in the second construction a thin elastic layer e, Fig. 2, is fixed over the top or the underside of the hole. Holes may be punched in the part c of the insole, where this exists, to increase the ventilation.

Improvements in or relating to footwear having metatarsal supports

... 804,478. Boots &c. WRIGHT & CO., Inc., E. T. May 25, 1956 [June 22. 1955], No. 16232/56. Classes 17(1) and 17(2) In making a moccasin shoe where the upper 2, Fig. 13, forms a complete insole 4, a mound 28 is formed as a metatarsal arch support. The upper 2 mulled to a flaccid condition is drawn over a last L and tacked into a depression therein in the metatarsal area to provide subsequently a fullness, and thereafter the moccasin plug is inserted and the last withdrawn. A midsole 26 is premoulded to form a metatarsal mound on its upper grain surface and a pad 30 attached to a shank stiffener 34 is inserted and secured in the corresponding depression. The shank stiffener 34 is secured at its rear end by rivets 40 and has an anti-squeaking piece of adhesive tape 42 between it and the midrole. A thin leather flap may be secured to the exposed part of the pad 30 and it extends a short distance over the midsole. The midsole unit thus formed is sewn by stitching 44 to the insole and an outsole ...

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

INSERT FOR SPORT SHOES

FOOTWEAR WITH SOLE STRUCTURE WITH COMPRESS-CASH INSERTS

SHOE

SLIDING ELEMENT AND SOLE

SCHUHSOHLE MIT EINEM FUSSBETT

SCHUHWERK MIT EINEM SCHUHBODEN

SCHUHEINLAGE

SOLE WITH TUNNEL-SIMILAR LUFTKAMMERN

Orthopaedic Shoepad

Orthopädische Schuheinlage mit einem Fersenbereich, einem mittleren Bereich und einem Zehenbereich, die in Längsrichtung aufeinanderfolgen, bei der vorgeschlagen wird, dass im Fersenbereich eine pelottenförmige Erhöhung (1) angeordnet ist, die einen in Richtung der Außenkontur des Fersenbereiches abfallenden Fersenbereichsabschnitt (2) sowie einen in Richtung des mittleren Bereiches (6) abfallenden Abschnitt (3) bildet, wobei der mittlere Bereich (6) als ein gegenüber dem Zehenbereich (5) erhöhter Bereich ausgeführt ist, der über einen stufenförmigen Übergang (7) in den Zehenbereich (5) übergeht. Die erfindungsgemäße Schuheinlage behandelt die mit der Plantarfaszie zusammenhängenden Fußbeschwerden ursächlich und stellt daher eine verbesserte Therapie insbesondere für die Fasczitis Plantaris dar.

SHOE COVER WITH SHOE NAIL PROTECTION

FOOTWEAR WITH A SHOE GROUND

FOOT BED

SCHUHEINLAGE

Schuh mit Ausgleichseinrichtung

Shoe with a platform (8) that has an insole (3) on the upper side thereof and an outsole (6) on the underside thereof, wherein the insole (3) is inclined downwards from a heel section (4) to a front section (5) supporting the ball of the foot, wherein the platform (8) has cushioning (10) which is arranged in the area of the insole (3) and fills out at least part of the front section (5).

Insole for shoes with heel

Bei einer Brandsohle (1) für Schuhe mit Absatz (7), umfassend einen Zehenbereich (2), einen Ballenbereich (3), einen Fersenbereich (4) und einen die Sprengung zwischen Ballenbereich (3) und Fersenbereich (4) überbrückenden Gelenkbereich (5), umfasst die Brandsohle (1) ein ein Fußbett aufweisendes Kunststoffteil (8), das sich lediglich über den Gelenkbereich (5) erstreckt und das eine Gelenkfeder (9) einschließt.

Orthopaedic Shoepad

Orthopädische Schuheinlage mit einem Fersenbereich, einem mittleren Bereich und einem Zehenbereich, die in Längsrichtung aufeinanderfolgen, bei der vorgeschlagen wird, dass im Fersenbereich eine pelottenförmige Erhöhung (1) angeordnet ist, die einen in Richtung der Außenkontur des Fersenbereiches abfallenden Fersenbereichsabschnitt (2) sowie einen in Richtung des mittleren Bereiches (6) abfallenden Abschnitt (3) bildet, wobei der mittlere Bereich (6) als ein gegenüber dem Zehenbereich (5) erhöhter Bereich ausgeführt ist, der über einen stufenförmigen Übergang (7) in den Zehenbereich (5) übergeht. Die erfindungsgemäße Schuheinlage behandelt die mit der Plantarfaszie zusammenhängenden Fußbeschwerden ursächlich und stellt daher eine verbesserte Therapie insbesondere für die Fasczitis Plantaris dar.

FORMED OUT PLASTIC FIRE SOLE WITH NUMEROUS CAVITIES, THE ONE BASIC LATTICE STRUCTURE FORMING

Shoe sole

Schuhsohle (1) mit einem formstabilen Träger (2), von dem genau ein Vorsprung (3) nach unten über die restliche Aufstandsfläche (4) vorsteht, wobei der genau eine Vorsprung (3) auf der dem Träger (2) zugewandten Seite (5) weicher ausgebildet ist, als auf der Aufstandsseite (6) und wobei der genau eine Vorsprung (3) im Wesentlichen in der Mitte der Schuhsohle (1) angeordnet ist.

FOOT BED

SHOE INTERIOR SOLE.

ORTHOPEDIC INTERIOR SOLE AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

SHOE INSERT

SLIDING ELEMENT AND SOLE

SHOE WITH INTERNAL FRAMEWORK

SHOE INTERIOR SOLE

Interior sole

SHOE INTERIOR SOLE

SHOE OR INSERTION SOLE AND THEIR MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

FOOTWEAR FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE NATURAL COURSE

Device for high-heeled shoes and method of constructing a high-heeled shoe

Provided is a device for insertion into a heeled shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

Insole apparatus and method of manufacture thereof

The invention provides an insole apparatus for use with an item of footwear. The insole includes upper and opposing lower faces, the upper face being arranged to interface with the sole of a user's foot, in use. The upper face includes two or more areas or regions wherein a portion or portions of the surface of the upper face is raised relative to the remainder of the upper face, the areas or regions positioned to target at least two regions of cutaneous mechanoreceptors in the user's foot, in use. Also provided is an item of footwear including an insole apparatus as herein defined.

Shoe insole

Shoe inner sole and footwear

A shoe inner sole (10) has a bottom plate (11), blades (12-1 to 12-16) integrally rising from the bottom plate (11), a cover (13) joined to the outer periphery of the bottom plate (11), and fluid (14) sealed between the bottom plate (11) and the cover (13). A first recess (15) having a shape corresponding to a foot sole is formed in that surface of the bottom plate (11) from which the blades rise, and the blades (12-1 to 12-16) are contained in the first recess (15). The blades (12-1 to 12-16) are arranged at predetermined intervals in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the bottom plate (11), and some of the blades (12-1 to 12-16) are arranged tilted toward the toe.

An improved high heeled shoe or boot

A high heeled shoe (1210) with an insole (1218) with recesses (1220, 1222) corresponding to one or more anatomical features of the sole of the foot. An outer cushioning layer (1212) may be attached to the insole (1218). A softer central cushioning layer (1214) may be attached to the stiffer outer cushioning layer (1212) adjacent to the recesses (1220, 1222). An optional inner cushioning layer (1216) may be overlayed to the central and outer cushioning layers. The central cushioning layer is preferentially compressed by the foot in use to provide ridges, rises and moulding for securing the foot to the shoe (1210) when in use.

Methods for treating spine pathologies

A method of treating spine pathologies and related outcomes in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method includes placement of at least two calibrated, differential disturbances or protuberances under the subject's feet.

Sole structures and articles of footwear having plate moderated fluid-filled bladders and/or foam type impact force attenuation members

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the opening or receptacle; and/or (d) a rigid plate system including one or more rigid plates overlaying the fluid-filled bladder or foam system(s). The rigid plate(s) may be fixed directly to the midsole component or the rigid plate(s) may rest on the fluid-filled bladder(s) or foam somewhat above the surface of the midsole component when the sole structure is in an uncompressed condition. Articles of footwear and methods of making sole structures and articles of footwear including such sole structures also are described.

Contoured support shoe insole

An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad and a midfoot-to-heel support cushion. The mid-foot/heel surface has a raised medial arch and longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened mid-foot area with a metatarsal mid-foot tear-drop raised area, and a surrounding the heel pod that cups the exterior back by a heel cup. A heel pad opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively.

Sole structures and articles of footwear having plate moderated fluid-filled bladders and/or foam type impact force attenuation members

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include: (a) an outsole component; (b) a midsole component engaged with the outsole component, wherein the midsole component includes at least one opening or receptacle; (c) at least one fluid-filled bladder system or foam system provided in the opening or receptacle; and/or (d) a rigid plate system including one or more rigid plates overlaying the fluid-filled bladder or foam system(s). The rigid plate(s) may be fixed directly to the midsole component or the rigid plate(s) may rest on the fluid-filled bladder(s) or foam somewhat above the surface of the midsole component when the sole structure is in an uncompressed condition. Articles of footwear and methods of making sole structures and articles of footwear including such sole structures also are described.

Energy return, cushioning, and arch support plates, and footwear and footwear soles including the same

Support plates, and footwear soles and articles of footwear containing the same. The support plate generally may provide one or more of heel cushioning, arch support in a midfoot region of the support plate, and integral medial and lateral legs extending from the midfoot region of the support plate towards an anterior end of the support plate. An article of footwear may include a support plate at least partially embedded within a sole assembly, such as a midsole thereof. The support plate may be configured to provide energy return and arch support to a wearer of the article of footwear. The support plate may include a domed structure with radially extending arms extending from a central heel portion, where the domed structure provides heel cushioning to the wearer when a force is transmitted through the midsole to the domed structure.

Pressure relief system for footwear

PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. A shoe sole may include a shoe outer sole having a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface may be raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface.

Cushioning system for golf shoes

Insole for stimulating sole of user and shoe provided with insole

Improved footwear

Heelless athletic shoe

Insole of a shoe

FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

An article of footwear including a shell that provides stability. The shell can include a heel cup and a wall extending forward of the heel cup and around the periphery of the forefoot, returning to the heel cup. The shell can also define a hole in the forefoot region. A cushion in the form of a midsole can be secured in the shell, with a portion extending at least partially through the shell hole. An upper can be secured to the shell with stitching passing through the upper and the shell wall in at least the forefoot region; and rearward of the stitching, the upper can be secured with cement and/or adhesives to the shell and/or the midsole. The footwear provides comfort and stability, for example toe-to-heel and lateral stability, especially during toe-off, i.e., the propulsion portion of a gait.

WAX FILLED PADS

A pad (10; 40; 64; 82; 94; 130; 140; 150) for supporting a portion of the human body is made of two substantially non-stretchable or non-elastic layers (12; 14; 44; 46; 62; 63; 141; 142; 151; 152) that are joined together along a peripheral edge (16; 42; 65; 96) and then are joined together in local regions (18; 20A-20C; 67) to form individual capsules (24A-24F; 48A-48F; 49A-49F; 68A- 68F; 70A-70F; 82A-82F; 84A-84F; 86A-86F; 88A-88F) in the pad (10; 40; 64; 82; 94; 130; 140; 150). The layers (12; 14; 44; 46; 62; 63) are "quilted" in the areas defined by the capsules (24A-24F; 48A-48F; 49A-49F; 68A-68F; 70A-70F; 82A-82F; 84A-84F; 86A-86F; 88A-88F) to control where and how much the pad can bulge. The pad (10; 40; 64; 82; 94; 130; 140; 150) is filled with a wax material that is plastic but does not flow readily. By repeated applications of loads the wax (21; 126) will flow or migrate slowly to change the configuration of the wax (21; 126) to conform to and support the surface contacting the ...

FOOTWEAR TO ENHANCE NATURAL GAIT

A novel article of footwear that acts to strengthen the foot through biofeedback, reduces stresses on the foot that occur during impact through novel midsole/outsole design characteristics, and enhances the foot's ability to pre-stabilize itself prior to striking the ground by utilizing the foot's "Windlass Effect".

INSOLE FOR HIGH-HEELED FOOTWEAR

Insole (28) for high-heeled footwear (26), wherein the insole (28) comprises a lifting structure (34) arranged to lift the metatarsal heads (24) and to flatten the angles of the metatarsal phalangeal joints (22).

MIDSOLE WITH INCORPORATED ORTHOTIC SUPPORT

A midsole of footwear (22) with an incorporated orthotic (1) support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic (1) support. The orthotic (1) support includes a heel cup (10) and an arch support portion (11) that extends forwardly from the heel cup (10). Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert (1) between an upper portion (22) of the footwear (22) and an outsole (21). Then, soft and flexible material (2) is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic (1). The soft and flexible material (2) subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole. A midsole of footwear (22) with an incorporated orthotic (1) support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic (1) support. The orthotic (1) support includes a heel cup (10) and an arch support portion (11) that extends forwardly from the heel cup (10). Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert (1) between an upper portion ...

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH AN ARTICLE

An article of footwear (10) that includes a liner (30), an upper (14), and an insert (50). The liner has an inward surface (31) that encloses an inner void (18) for accommodating a foot, and an outward surface (32) that defines a rear shaft portion (38), a heel portion (36), and a sole portion (35). The upper has a midsole portion (42), and surrounds the rear shaft portion, the sole portion, and the heel portion of the liner. The insert is formed as a single body of material with increased hardness and stiffness relative to the upper. This insert is arranged between the liner and the upper, and includes a protruding portion (54), a heel counter (56), and a shank (58). The protruding portion extends upwards from the heel counter and along the rear shaft portion, and provides a guiding trajectory for a heel during insertion into the inner void.

FOOTWEAR CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A footwear construction including a sole component and shock pods that abso rb impact forces caused by activity. The sole component can be a midsole defini ng at least one shock pod hole that reduces in dimension from a midsole lower surface toward a midsole upper surface. A shock pod can be joined with the midsole, and extend from the low er surface toward the upper surface. The midsole can be constructed from a harder material tha n the material from which the shock pod is constructed. A outsole can be joined with the midsole so that a lower portion of the shock pod, for example a traction lug, extends through the outsole to form a ground contacting surface. The shock pod and the shock pod hole can be of corresponding frustoconical shapes. A method is provided including joining a shock pod wit h a midsole, and joining an outsole with the midsole.

SHOE INSOLE

An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and an extended heel pad secured to the underside of the base of the insole. A supplemental heel pad is also attached to lay over a portion of the extended heel pad. The extended heel pad and supplemental heel pad are constructed of materials to help control foot pronation.

PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR

Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. A shoe sole may include a shoe outer sole having a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface may be raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface.

SHOE INSOLE

An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion, which includes a stability cradle and a lateral midfoot/heel pad secured to the underside of the base of the insole, as well as a supplemental heel pad is also attached to lay over a portion of the lateral midfoot/heel pad. The lateral midfoot/heel pad and supplemental heel pad are constructed of materials to help control foot pronation and supination.

Sole assembly for article of footwear exhibiting posture-dependent characteristics

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly. The sole assembly includes a first member that is coupled to the upper and a second member that is moveably coupled to the first member. The first member moves relative to the second member in response to a first input load directed along a first vector, and the first member engages the second member in response to a second input load directed along a second vector.

Devices With Internal Flexibility Sipes, Including Siped Chambers For Footwear

Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding or cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and any other structural or support elements in a mechanical, architectural, or any other product.

System for treatment of plantar fasciitis

An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.

Footwear Pressure Elimination & Dipersibility Systematic

Pain caused by plantar fasciitis is usually accompanied by heel pain and arch pain or forefoot regions are possibly most painful when you first attempt to stand or walk. There are also many other painful conditions of the feet that could be cause from the foot discomfort in footwear composition or technical designed. The present invention is footwear consisting composition method to disperse an exertion of force such as pressures recess of the foot relating above painful conditions. Said it mean of relieving foot strain in the advantage of composition interior cushiony sole that it insert to inside of an outer element composed in corresponding cushiony sole of others in advantage of pain reliever or shocks absorption. FIG. 2 preferred an embodiment to accomplish of present invention. Top layer A preferred to top fine adhered above Pref. C layer cast wherein cauterized in midsection pref. B inside sole series attachment construct outer layer pref. D consisting resistance outer impact.

Dual-Density Insole with a Molded Geometry

The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions.

Devices with internal flexibility sipes, including in a helmet and/or a helmet liner

Devices with one or more internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, to provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability. An internal sipe is formed by at least a portion of two opposing internal surfaces that can move relative to each other in a sliding sideways motion. Siped devices can be used in most existing products, including helmets and/or helmet liners.

Devices With Internal Flexibility Sipes

Devices with one or more internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, to provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability. An internal sipe is formed by at least a portion of two opposing internal surfaces that can move relative to each other in a sliding sideways motion. Siped devices can be used in most existing products, including footwear; orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding and cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and other structural or support elements in mechanical, architectural, or other products.

Adjustable athletic positioning apparatus and applications thereof

An apparatus for use as at least part of a sole of a shoe or as at least part of an insole of the shoe, the apparatus comprises a fixed section that provides a positioning of a big toe area at a lower position than a heel area and/or at a lower position than an outer edge area, and an adjustable section associated with the fixed section, wherein the adjustable section adjusts at least one of the lower positioning of the big toe area with respect to the heel area and the lower positioning of the big toe area with respect to the outer edge area.

Device for muting sound associated with wearing sandals

A simple, comfortable device that can reduce, mute or eliminate the noise associated with walking in sandals while retaining the comfort and stylish appearance of the sandal is disclosed. The device cushions the slap of the seat of the insole of a sandal against the heel of the wearer and can also decrease the distance between the seat of the sandal and the heel of the wearer of the sandal, reducing the “slapping” noise. The device can further increase the comfort of walking in sandals. The device comprises an insert affixed to the seat of the insole of a sandal or disposed between the sole and the insole of a sandal in the seat portion that reduces the distance between the seat of the sandal and the heel of the foot of the wearer, and also or alternatively dampens the “slapping” sound heard when wearing sandals. The device may be made of different materials and may be affixed permanently or removably. The strap of the sandal may be removably attached to the sandal and interchanged. The device can provide varying aesthetic appearances to a pair of sandals either alone or when used in conjunction with different straps.

Shoe with comfort features

A woman's shoe is disclosed. The shoe includes a vamp, portions of which include a three layer structure of an outer layer, an interior layer and an intermediate layer. The interior layer and the outer layer are formed of leather, and each leather layer includes opening structures selected from the group consisting of holes, slits and goring. The intermediate layer is formed of a stretch fabric between the outer leather layer and the interior leather layer.

Article of footwear with multi-layered support assembly

An article of footwear including an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper and including a support assembly having an upper member and a lower member spaced from the upper member. A first layer is positioned beneath and in contact with the upper member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of first wave crests and first wave troughs. A second layer is positioned above the lower member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of second wave crests and second wave troughs.

SHOE ASSEMBLY WITH NON-LINEAR VISCOUS LIQUID

Shoes and shoe sole assemblies and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a shoe and shoe sole assembly made of a non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material that becomes more resilient as more energy is applied. The shoe and shoe sole assembly is configured with a heel and forefoot insert configured to fit within a recess in a midsole. In other embodiments, the non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material is mixed with at least one other polymer in a foam. The midsole is formed with a heel impact region and a forefoot region made of the foam. 129.-. (canceled)30. A method of manufacturing a shoe sole , comprising:mixing a non-linearly viscous, SEBS block copolymer-based material with at least one other polymer to create a foam;molding the foam into a heel impact region and a forefoot impact region; andforming a midsole to receive the heel impact region and the forefoot impact region, wherein the midsole, the heel impact region, and the forefoot impact region comprise an insole surface configured to receive a foot.31. The method of wherein molding comprises at least one of injection molding and compression molding.32. The method of wherein mixing comprises mixing the non-linearly viscous claim 30 , SEBS block copolymer-based material in a higher concentration than the at least one other polymer in at least one of the heel impact region or the forefoot impact region.33. The method of wherein molding comprises molding the heel impact region and the forefoot impact region into discrete segments claim 30 , and forming the midsole comprises forming a plurality of recesses and placing the discrete segments into the recesses.34. The method of claim 30 , further comprising attaching the midsole to an upper.35. The method of wherein the at least one other polymer comprises at least one of an alpha olephin blend claim 30 , a polyolefin blend claim 30 , and a polymer alloy with ...

Sole Structure with Electrically Controllable Damping Element

A sole structure may include a damping pad. The damping pad may include a chamber, a foam element located within the chamber, an electrorheological fluid located within the chamber and at least partially permeating the foam element, and a set of electrodes positioned to create, in response to a voltage across the electrodes, an electrical field in at least a portion of the electrorheological fluid. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper; anda sole structure coupled to the upper and including a first electrically controllable damping pad positioned in a first plantar region of the sole structure and a second electrically controllable damping pad positioned in a second plantar region of the sole structure, a first chamber,', 'a first foam element located within the first chamber,', 'a first electrorheological fluid located within the first chamber and at least partially permeating the first foam element, and', 'a set of first and second electrodes, the first and second electrodes comprising a respective first peripheral boundary and second peripheral boundary within the first chamber, the first and second electrodes positioned to create, in response to a first voltage across the first and second electrodes, a first electrical field in at least a portion of the first electrorheological fluid within a region defined by the first and second peripheral boundaries, and, 'wherein the first damping pad includes'} a second chamber,', 'a second foam element located within the second chamber,', 'a second electrorheological fluid located within the second chamber and at least partially permeating the second foam element, and', 'a set of third and fourth electrodes, the third and fourth electrodes comprising a respective third peripheral boundary and fourth peripheral boundary within the second chamber, the third and fourth electrodes positioned to create, in response to a second voltage across the third and fourth electrodes, a second electrical field in at least a ...

Shoe insole and slipper having the same

A shoe insole which is adapted to be worn by a user includes a fiber pad. The fiber pad has a first portion that corresponds in position to a forefoot of a user and that includes a plurality of fiber layers stacked in a top-bottom direction. Each of the fiber layers includes a plurality of fibers and a resin material interconnecting the fibers. The first portion of the fiber pad has a first longitudinal cross-section profile concave relative to the forefoot of the user in a toe-to-heel direction. A slipper including the shoe insole is also disclosed.

SHOCK-ABSORBING DANCE SHOE ASSEMBLY

Low-profile dance shoes and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a dance shoe that includes an integrated heel member that provides increased support, stability, and shock-absorption for the dancer. The dance shoe can further include a support member configured to provide lateral support to the foot and/or ankle, and a shock-absorption member. 1. A dance shoe assembly , comprising:an flexible shoe body including a forefoot portion, a heel portion opposite the forefoot portion, and a midfoot portion between the heel portion and the forefoot portion; and the heel member including—', a bottom region;', a rear wall defining a rear portion of the support member; and', 'lateral sidewalls extending forwardly the rear wall; and, 'a top region extending upwardly from the bottom region, wherein the top region has—'}], 'a support member having—'}, 'a shock-absorbing member positioned on the bottom region of the support member, wherein a top portion of the shock-absorbing member is softer than a bottom portion of the shock-absorbing member., 'an integrated heel member positioned at the heel portion of the flexible shoe body,'}2. The dance shoe assembly of wherein the shock-absorbing member includes—a first shock-absorbing layer; anda second shock-absorbing layer on the first shock-absorbing layer, wherein the second shock absorbing layer is softer than the first shock-absorbing layer.3. The dance shoe assembly of claim 2 , wherein the shock-absorbing member further includes a third shock-absorbing layer on the second shock-absorbing layer claim 2 , wherein the third shock absorbing layer is softer than the second shock-absorbing layer.4. The dance shoe assembly of wherein the shock-absorbing member includes—a first shock-absorbing layer having a first thickness; anda second shock-absorbing layer having a second thickness different than the first thickness, wherein the second shock-absorbing layer is positioned on ...

FOOTWEAR PLATE

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a forefoot region of the plate than at a midfoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape. 1. A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear , the method comprising:applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer, the adjacent segments of the first strand portion extending toward one another at a midfoot region of the plate;attaching the first strand portion to the base layer using stitching; andapplying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a forefoot region of the plate.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a heel region of the plate.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising extending the adjacent segments away from one another in a heel region of the plate.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising causing the adjacent segments to cross one another at the midfoot region of the plate.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising positioning a second strand portion on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer.7. The method of claim 1 , further ...

CUSTOMIZED INSOLES FOR DIABETIC AND PRESSURE ULCERS

Disclosed herein are insoles useful for treating skin injuries on a foot, for instance ulcers. The insoles are customizable for each patient's foot and can include various portions of differing softness, depending on the needs of the patient. For instance, it can be beneficial for certain sections of the foot to contact a firmer material, whereas other sections contact a softer material. Some, or all, of the materials can include one or more biofidelic skin simulant materials. Thus, various implementations include one or more regions that can include the same or different materials. For example, a custom insole can include a heel support region, a midfoot support region, and a forefoot support region, and the support regions can be subdivided into medial and lateral support regions or toe regions. One or more regions may have a custom isolation segment to prevent the progression of ulcers and/or expedite wound healing. 1. An insole having a support layer , the support layer comprising one or more support regions , each support region comprising a support material simulating biomechanical properties of human skin , the support material comprising an elastomeric network having an elasticity modulus low stretch ratio from 2-8 MPa and an elasticity modulus high stretch ratio from 6-90 MPa , wherein the elasticity modulus high stretch ratio is greater than the elasticity modulus low stretch ratio.2. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric network comprises a crosslinked siloxane network comprising a first siloxane having a Shore Hardness of from 00-0 to 00-15 and a second siloxane having a Shore Hardness of from 10 A to 60 A.3. The insole of claim 2 , wherein the first siloxane is present in an amount that is no more than 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the elastomeric network claim 2 , and the second siloxane is present in an amount that is at least 80% by weight relative to the total weight of the elastomeric network.4. An insole having a support ...

MIDSOLE WITH INCORPORATED ORTHOTIC SUPPORT

A midsole of footwear with an incorporated orthotic support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic support. The orthotic support includes a heel cup and an arch support portion that extends forwardly from the heel cup. Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert between an upper portion of the footwear and an outsole. Then, soft and flexible material is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic. The soft and flexible material subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole. 1. A sole assembly of an article of footwear having a heel portion , the sole assembly comprising;a first midsole member being substantially soft and flexible; anda second midsole member being substantially rigid and resilient, the second midsole member being incorporated within the first midsole member, the second midsole member having a rearfoot portion within the heel portion of the sole assembly, the rearfoot portion including a heel cup, and the second midsole member having a forward portion that extends forwardly from the rearfoot portion and having curvature, wherein the heel cup includes an upper cup surface, the upper cup surface of the heel cup having a low point and perimeter walls that extend upward from the low point, the perimeter walls including a rear wall, a forward wall, and one or more of a medial wall or a lateral wall, the one or more of the medial wall or the lateral wall extending from the rear wall to the forward wall.2. The sole assembly of wherein:the forward portion of the second midsole member extending forwardly through the approximate length of an arch support.3. The sole assembly of wherein:at least one of thickness and rigidity of the first and second members varies along the length of the footwear4. The sole assembly of wherein:a rigid support member being additionally incorporated within the first midsole member below the second midsole member.5. The sole assembly of wherein:the second ...

METHODS FOR DESIGNING A FOOT ORTHOTIC

A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject. 1. A system , comprising:a plurality of movable elements for contact with a plantar surface of a foot, each element in said plurality capable of independent movement under control of the system for contact with a first region of the plantar surface at a first pressure and a second region of the plantar surface at a second pressure.2. A system , comprising:a plurality of movable elements defining a surface for receiving a planar surface of a foot, each movable element in the plurality independently movable under control of the system for contact with the plantar surface with at least a first pressure and a second pressure, wherein at least one of the first pressure and second pressure is sufficient to displace a bone in the foot.3. A system , comprising:an array comprising a plurality of moveable elements, said elements moveable when in contact with a foot placed on said array, wherein at least two elements in the array are moveable independently at different pressures under control of the system to engage a plantar surface of the foot to displace a bone in the foot;a display capable of displaying a digital anatomy of the foot; anda computer program, for analysis of the digital anatomy and evaluation of the relationship between two or more bones in the foot, and for determining a pressure adjustment to be applied to a movable element.4. A foot orthotic device , comprising:a substrate having an upper surface for contact with a plantar surface of a foot ...

Orthotic device for shoes

An orthotic device (10) for use with heeled, dress, flat or sport shoes, the device (10) comprising a body (25), a medial arch support (40) defined by a projection extending upwardly away from the body (25); and a valgus wedge (20) defined by a projection located at a lateral rear foot portion and/or a lateral forefoot portion of the body (25), the valgus wedge (20) being adapted to evert the foot and concentrate the support of the device (10) laterally.

MIDSOLE WITH INCORPORATED ORTHOTIC SUPPORT

A midsole of footwear with an incorporated orthotic support. The midsole includes a soft and flexible member and a more rigid orthotic support. The orthotic support includes a heel cup and an arch support portion that extends forwardly from the heel cup. Embodiments produce the midsole by positioning the orthotic insert between an upper portion of the footwear and an outsole. Then, soft and flexible material is injected into the space surrounding the orthotic. The soft and flexible material subsequently cures forming the multi-part unitary midsole. 1. A sole assembly of an article of footwear having a heel portion , the sole assembly comprising;a first midsole member being substantially soft and flexible; anda second midsole member being substantially rigid and resilient, the second midsole member being incorporated within the first midsole member, the second midsole member having a rearfoot portion within the heel portion of the sole assembly, the rearfoot portion including a heel cup, and the second midsole member having a forward portion that extends forwardly from the rearfoot portion and having curvature.2. The sole assembly of wherein:the forward portion of the second midsole member extending forwardly through the approximate length of an arch support.3. The sole assembly of wherein:at least one of thickness and rigidity of the first and second members varies along the length of the footwear4. The sole assembly of wherein:a rigid support member being additionally incorporated within the first midsole member below the second midsole member.5. The sole assembly of wherein:the second midsole member being shaped to provide longitudinal and torsional rigidity.6. The sole assembly of wherein:the curved shape of the forward portion being concave relative to the bottom of the article of footwear.7. The sole assembly of wherein:the curvature of the forward portion and angle of orientation of the forward portion relative to the horizontal transverse plane of the ...

System for treatment of plantar fasciitis

An stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is provided. The stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively applied to the foot of a patient for providing relief from plantar fasciitis. A portion of the stretch resistant plantar fascia support system is adhesively attached to the bottom surface of the foot for reducing stress on the plantar fascia.

Customizable Component Insole System

This invention provides for individualized adjustment to a user's specific needs through the use of multiple variable size, thickness and rigidity components that can be placed or integrated into an insole. The current invention is an insole that incorporates, but is not limited to: (1) a base layer with various depressions, (2) a metatarsal dome, (3) a first metatarsal head pad, (2) a forefoot wedge to create a pronation moment around the midfoot joint, (3) a heel cushion, (4) a heel lift to raise the heel area of the foot, (5) a rearfoot wedge to increase the supination moments around the subtalar joint, and (6) an arch support of a specific stiffness or with varying stiffness. 1. An insole having a top side for contacting a user's foot and a bottom side for contacting the inside of a user's shoe , comprising: i. a first metatarsal head pad area extending from the medial border to a position under the first metatarsal,', 'ii. a forefoot wedge area that extends from said first metatarsal head pad area to the lateral border along the second through fifth metatarsals,', 'iii. a heel area that extends from about the cuboid of the foot to said heel end, and,', 'iv. an arch support area that extends longitudinally under the arch of the foot on the medial side of the base,, 'a. a base having a base top surface, a base bottom surface, a heel end, a toe end, a medial border located proximate to an inside medial edge of the base and a lateral border located proximate to an outside lateral edge of the base, said base bottom side havingb. an interchangeable arch support positioned under the arch support area, said interchangeable arch support being made of variable strength material to provide variable strength arch support that extends upwardly along the medial border and under the arch of the foot,c. a first metatarsal head pad positioned in the first metatarsal head pad area,d. a forefoot wedge pad located in the forefoot wedge area, ande. a heel pad cushion located in the ...

Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with Protective Elements

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s). 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper;a sole structure engaged with the upper, wherein the sole structure includes a first portion configured to support at least a heel and midfoot area of a wearer's foot, wherein an exposed outer edge of the first portion includes a billows structure that extends continuously from a medial midfoot or forefoot area of the sole structured to a lateral midfoot or forefoot area of the sole structure, and wherein the billows structure includes a plurality of billow outer ridges connected by billow interstitial areas located between adjacent billow outer ridges of the billow outer ridges, the plurality being fewer than five billow outer ridges, wherein the billow ridges have a thickness at a rear end of the first portion that is larger than a thickness at a front end of the first portion, and wherein an upper surface of the billows structure is secured to the upper; andan outsole assembly secured to a bottom surface of the sole structure.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the outsole assembly comprises a plurality of outsole components.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the outsole components are secured to a bottom surface of the sole structure.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the sole structure is configured to support an entire plantar surface of a wearer's foot.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a polymeric foam member.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 ,wherein the polymeric foam member constitutes an outer shell including the billows structure, a lateral side wall,', 'a medial side wall,', 'a rear heel wall connecting the medial side wall and the lateral side wall, and', 'a bottom wall ...

HIGH HEEL SHOE

There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10° angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper. 1. A high heel shoe assembly comprising:an upper platform subassembly including a rigid shank and a soft upper layer joined with the shank, the rigid shank being molded of a rigid polymer and angling upward from a wearer's toe area across an arch portion to a heel area and laterally across the wearer's foot, the rigid shank having a varying thickness with an upper raised area spaced from an outer edge thereof, wherein the rigid shank is contoured to match a wearer's foot and the heel area is elevated above the toe area by at least two inches;a toe bed comprising rigid cells filled with a plurality of soft cushions, the toe bed being secured to an underside of the toe area of the upper platform subassembly using fasteners installed through aligned holes in the soft upper layer, the shank and the toe bed;a high heel secured to an underside of the heel area of the upper platform subassembly, the high heel tapering downward from a relatively large upper end to a narrow lower end having a greater lateral ...

ADJUSTABLE ATHLETIC POSITIONING APPARATUS AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

A pair of shoes that includes a left foot shoe and a right foot shoe. Each of the shoes include an upper shoe portion and a sole coupled to the upper shoe portion. The sole provides an athletic positioning of a left big toe area of the left shoe at a lower position than a left heel area of the left shoe and at a lower position than an outer small toe area of the left shoe and wherein, from an inner edge to an outer edge of the left shoe, the left heel area has substantially no slope. 1. A pair of shoes comprises: a left upper shoe portion; and', 'a left sole coupled to the left upper shoe portion, wherein the left sole provides an athletic positioning of a left big toe area of the left shoe at a lower position than a left heel area of the left shoe and at a lower position than an outer small toe area of the left shoe and wherein, from an inner edge to an outer edge of the left shoe, the left heel area has substantially no slope; and, 'a left foot shoe including a right upper shoe portion; and', 'a right sole coupled to the right upper shoe portion, wherein the right sole provides an athletic positioning of a right big toe area of the right shoe at a lower position than a right heel area of the right shoe and at a lower position than an outer small toe area of the right shoe and wherein, from an inner edge to an outer edge of the right shoe, the right heel area has substantially no slope., 'a right foot shoe including2. The pair of shoes of claim 1 , wherein the left sole comprises:a heel section that, from the inner edge to the outer edge of the left shoe, has substantially no slope;a toe section that provides the left big toe area of the left shoe at the lower position than the left heel area of the left shoe and at the lower position than the outer small toe area of the left shoe; anda mid-foot section having a shape to transition from the heel section to the toe section.3. The pair of shoes of claim 2 , wherein the heel section of the left sole comprises:a heel ...

Article of Footwear with Multi-Layered Support Assembly

An article of footwear including an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper and including a support assembly having an upper member and a lower member spaced from the upper member. A first layer is positioned beneath and in contact with the upper member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of first wave crests and first wave troughs. A second layer is positioned above the lower member and has a wave shaped profile with a plurality of second wave crests and second wave troughs. 1. An article of footwear comprising , in combination:an upper; anda sole assembly secured to the upper and including a support assembly having a plurality of layers, each layer having a smooth arcuate wave profile, a plurality of wave crests, and a plurality of wave troughs;wherein one of a thickness and an amplitude of one layer is different than that of another layer.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of one layer is greater than the thickness of a layer above and in contact with the one layer.3. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the amplitude of one layer is greater than the amplitude of a layer below and in contact with the one layer.4. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of each layer is different than the thickness of every other layer.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the amplitude of each layer is different than the amplitude of every other layer.6. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the frequency of each layer is constant along its length.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the frequency of each layer is different than the frequency of another layer.8. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein a top of each wave crest in one of the layers positioned beneath another layer is connected to a bottom of one of the wave troughs claim 1 , and a bottom of each wave trough in one of the layers positioned above another layer is connected to a top of one of the wave crests.9. The ...

PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR

Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. In one aspect, a shoe sole comprises a shoe outer sole comprising a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface. 136-. (canceled)37. A shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads , comprising:a shaft region disposed adapted to underlie metatarsal shafts of the wearer, the shaft region comprising a first lower surface;a ball region disposed adapted to underlie the metatarsal heads of the wearer, the ball region being anterior to the shaft region and comprising a second lower surface;a toe region disposed adapted to underlie the phalanges of the wearer, the toe region being anterior to the ball region and comprising a third lower surface, wherein the second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface to form a cavity below the ball region between the shaft region and toe region; and a first portion disposed above the shaft region, the upper surface first portion comprising a raised portion of the upper surface adapted to underlie the metatarsal shafts of the wearer and adapted to support the metatarsal shafts of the wearer to relieve pressure from the metatarsal heads,', 'a second portion disposed above the ball region, the second portion comprising a depressed portion; and', 'a third portion disposed above the toe region., 'an upper surface including'}38. The shoe sole of claim 37 , wherein the depressed portion of the second portion of the upper surface is configured to relieve pressure from the wearer's metatarsal heads ...

SOLE STRUCTURE FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH FIRST AND SECOND MIDSOLE BODIES

A sole structure for an article of footwear includes a first midsole body and a second midsole body. The first midsole body defines a ground-facing surface and a foot-facing surface opposite the ground-facing surface and includes a first midsole material, which has a first hardness. The second midsole body extends through the first midsole body. As such, the second midsole body extends beyond the ground-facing surface of the first midsole body. The second midsole body includes a second midsole material, which has a second hardness, and the first hardness is greater than the second hardness. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , comprising:a first midsole body defining a ground-facing surface and a foot-facing surface opposite the ground-facing surface, wherein the first midsole body includes a first midsole material, and the first midsole material has a first hardness;a second midsole body extending through the first midsole body such that the second midsole body extends beyond the ground-facing surface of the first midsole body, wherein the second midsole body includes a second midsole material, the second midsole material has a second hardness, and the first hardness is greater than the second hardness, the second midsole body includes a main body portion, a first body protrusion extending from the main body portion, and a second body protrusion extending from the main body portion;an insole disposed over the first midsole body and the second midsole body, wherein the insole defines an inner insole surface and an outer insole surface; andwherein the first body protrusion and the second body protrusion are flush with the inner insole surface.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the first hardness is between ten and fifteen units greater than the second hardness on an Asker type C Durometer scale.3. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein:the sole structure has a sole forefoot portion, a sole heel portion, and a sole midfoot portion between the sole ...

Article of Footwear with Support Assembly Having Primary and Secondary Members

An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole, and a support assembly positioned beneath the midsole. The support assembly includes a plurality of primary support members having a substantially Z-shaped cross-section extending transversely across the support assembly. The support assembly may include a plurality of secondary support members having an inverted V-shaped cross-section, extending longitudinally along the support assembly, and intersecting with the primary support members. An outsole is positioned beneath the support assembly. 1. An article of footwear comprising:an upper;a midsole positioned beneath the upper; a plurality of primary support members extending transversely and continuously across the support assembly, at least one of the primary support members having one of a substantially Z-shaped cross-section and a substantially S-shaped cross-section;', 'a plurality of secondary support members having an inverted V-shaped cross-section extending longitudinally and continuously along the support assembly, and intersecting with the primary support members; and an outsole positioned beneath the support assembly., 'a support assembly positioned beneath a portion of the midsole and comprising2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of at least one primary support member is encased in a layer of material.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the layer of material is the midsole.4. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the layer of material is a foam material.5. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least one primary support member is encased in a layer of material.6. The article of footwear of claim 5 , further comprising a gap between an exterior surface of the at least one primary support member and an interior surface of the layer of material.7. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein at least one primary support member extends only partially across the support assembly.8. The article of ...

CUSHION PAD

The present application relates to a cushion pad, which has flexibility. The cushion pad comprises an outer foot arch portion, an inner foot arch portion and a foot arch groove. The outer foot arch portion is formed by extending from one end of the cushion pad to the other end of the cushion pad, and the outer foot arch portion comprises a middle foot portion and a heel portion; the middle foot portion is disposed in the end of the outer foot arch portion; the heel portion is disposed in the other end of the outer foot arch portion that is opposing the middle foot portion and the heel portion is connected to the middle foot portion. 1. A cushion pad , which has flexibility , the cushion pad comprising:an outer foot arch portion, which is formed by extending from one end of the cushion pad to the other end of the cushion pad, and the outer foot arch portion comprises:a middle foot portion, which is disposed in end of the outer foot arch portion; anda heel portion, which is disposed in the other end of the outer foot arch portion that is opposing the middle foot portion, and the heel portion is connected to the middle foot portion;an inner foot arch portion, which is disposed on the cushion pad and is adjacent to the middle foot portion of the outer foot arch portion; anda foot arch groove, which is disposed between the middle foot portion of the outer foot arch portion and the inner foot arch portion.2. The cushion pad as set forth in claim 1 , wherein each of the outer foot arch portion and the inner foot arch portion is provided with an air pad claim 1 , and the air pads are disposed within the outer foot arch portion and the inner foot arch portion claim 1 , respectively.3. The cushion pad as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the cushion pad further comprises a connection path claim 2 , which is disposed in the foot arch groove; and the connection path communicates with the air pad within the outer foot arch portion and the air pad within the inner foot arch portion. ...

Foot Massage Physiotherapy Plates

This disclosure discloses a pair of foot massage physiotherapy plates. The foot massage physiotherapy plates comprise bottom plates, foot reflex zone massage blocks and foot acupuncture point massage posts; the foot reflex zone massage blocks are connected with the bottom plates through massage block bolts and the foot acupuncture point massage posts are connected with the foot reflex zone massage blocks through massage post bolts; massage bulges are arranged on the front surfaces of the foot reflex zone massage blocks. The foot massage physiotherapy plates disclosed by the disclosure change the design of fixed massage blocks for only massaging foot reflex zones, and the detachably installed foot acupuncture point massage posts are arranged on the detachably installed foot reflex zone massage blocks; the foot massage physiotherapy plates disclosed by the disclosure are safe, reliable, convenient, effective, comfortable and health-promoting.

PLATE FOR FOOTWEAR

A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. 1. A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure , the plate comprising:an anterior-most point configured to be disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;a posterior-most point configured to be disposed within a heel region of the sole structure;an aft point disposed between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point;a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point disposed between the anterior-most point and the aft point and configured to oppose an MTP joint of a foot during use;a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the aft point and including a constant first radius of curvature from the anterior-most point past the MTP point; anda lateral edge portion extending from the anterior-most point past the MTP point along a lateral side of the plate, the lateral edge portion being continuously convex along an entire length of the concave portion.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the plate is formed of a material including fibers consolidated by a resin.3. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the aft point is disposed at a location ranging from 50% to 70% of a distance from the anterior-most point to the posterior-most point.4. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the aft point claim 1 , the anterior-most point claim 1 , and the posterior-most point are co-planar with each other in a relaxed configuration.5. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion configured to ...

FOOTWEAR APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING GAIT BIOMECHANICS

The present invention is for a footwear apparatus for improved gait biomechanics. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the footwear apparatus may comprise a heel cup that provides a valgus tilt to a user's foot and provides a deep heel cup to adequately support the user's heel. It may also be comprised of a medial arch support member and a forefoot lateral support member, wherein the heel cup, the medial arch, and the forefoot lateral support member stabilize the user's foot in a lateral direction to minimize pronation and heel inversion. In one example, the heel cup provides a valgus tilt of approximately 4 degrees to the user's rear foot, and the forefoot lateral support member provides a valgus tilt of approximately 2 degrees to the user's forefoot. 1. A footwear apparatus for improved gait biomechanics , the footwear apparatus comprising:a heel cup configured to provide a first valgus tilt to a heel of a user;a medial arch support member; anda forefoot lateral support member configured to provide a second valgus tilt to a forefoot of the user.2. The footwear apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second valgus tilt is a two degree valgus tilt to the user's forefoot.3. The footwear apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first valgus tilt is a four degree valgus tilt to the user's heel.4. The footwear apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heel cup comprises a heel platform on a bottom surface of the footwear apparatus claim 1 , wherein the heel platform is thicker on a lateral side than on a medial side.5. The footwear apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the heel platform comprises a concave bearing surface having a peripheral edge surrounding a central depression claim 4 , and wherein the lateral side of the peripheral edge is thicker than the medial side of the peripheral edge.6. The footwear apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the forefoot lateral support member comprises a forefoot platform on a bottom surface of the footwear apparatus claim 1 , wherein the forefoot ...

PRESSURE RELIEF SYSTEM FOR FOOTWEAR

Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. In one aspect, a shoe sole comprises a shoe outer sole comprising a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface. 1. (canceled)236-. (canceled)37. A shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads , comprising:a shaft region disposed in an outer sole of the wearer, the shaft region comprising a raised upper surface on an insole of the shoe sole adapted to underlie metatarsal shafts and first lower surface on the outer sole;a ball region disposed in an outer sole of the shoe sole adapted to underlie the metatarsal heads of the wearer, the ball region being anterior to the shaft region and comprising a second lower surface on the outer sole; anda toe region disposed in the outer sole adapted to underlie the phalanges of the wearer, the toe region being anterior to the ball region and comprising a third lower surface on the outer sole,wherein the first and third lower surfaces are raised relative to the second lower surface.38. The shoe sole of claim 37 , wherein the raised upper surface of the insole is uniform in height in a transverse direction.39. The shoe sole of claim 37 , wherein the raised upper surface of the insole varies in height in a transverse direction.40. The shoe sole of further comprising a midsole with thickness that varies along the length of the shoe sole.41. The shoe sole of further comprising a midsole with thickness that is uniform along the length of the shoe sole.42. A shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads claim 37 , ...

Customizable Arch Support System

A customizable arch support system for use in fashionable high heeled shoes, designed to provide superior configurability and comfort for the wearer. More particularly, the system provides configurability so that it will provide superior support and comfort for the wearer, while maintaining minimal cross section profile which causes less limitations for the shoe designer. 1. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe comprising:at least one shoe insole,at least one arch support insert,wherein said arch support insert is removably attached to said shoe insole using at least one fastening means.2. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 1 , wherein said fastening means is comprised of at least one snap.3. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 1 , wherein said fastening means is comprised of a hook and loop fastening system.4. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 1 , further comprising: at least one shank claim 1 , wherein said shank is encompassed within said shoe insole.5. A customizable arch support system integrated into a show as in claim 4 , wherein said shank is comprised of a rectangular metal bar.6. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 1 , further comprising:at least one cover, wherein said cover is placed over said arch support insert.7. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 6 , wherein said cover is comprised of a sheet of leather.8. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 6 , wherein said cover is comprised of a sheet of synthetic fabric.9. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 1 , further comprising: at least one cupped portion located under a wearer's heel.10. A customizable arch support system integrated into a shoe as in claim 9 , wherein said cupped portion is comprised of a polymer material.11. A customizable arch ...

MIDSOLE FOR DISPERSING PRESSURE OF MIDFOOT AND METATARSAL BONES AND SHOE HAVING SAME

The present invention relates to a midsole for dispersing the pressure of the mesopodium and the metatarsal bones, and a shoe having the same, the midsole having, installed in a metatarsal bone portion and mesopodium portion of the central upper part thereof, a midfoot support for receiving an inner sole, which protrudes upwardly so as to support the mesopodium, and having a bridge groove formed in a metatarsal bone portion of the lower part thereof, wherein the bridge groove consists of three components, and has been improved so as to be capable of supporting joints between the metatarsal bone body and basal tarsus metatarsal bones. 1. A midsole for dispersing the pressure applied to a midfoot and metatarsal bones of the foot , the midsole comprising:a midfoot support disposed over a metatarsal bone portion and a midfoot portion situated at a center of a top of the midsole and having a shape of reversed trapezoid in which a front end side and a rear end side are convex forward like an arch and the front end side is longer than the rear end side when viewed in plane of the midsole; anda bridge groove formed in the metatarsal bone portion at the center of an underside of the midsole.2. The midsole according to claim 1 , wherein when viewed from the front portion of the midsole claim 1 , the midfoot support has any one selected from a flat type having a flat top side (top plane) claim 1 , a mid-high convex type having a convex top side whose uppermost portion is at the center thereof claim 1 , a front-high convex type having a convex top side whose uppermost portion is at the front portion thereof claim 1 , and rear-high convex type having a convex top side whose uppermost portion is at the rear portion thereof.3. The midsole according to claim 1 , further comprising a bridge part insertedly mounted into the bridge groove in such a manner as to pass through an outer sole through hole formed in an outer sole.4. The midsole according to claim 3 , wherein the bridge part ...

Sole Structures and Articles of Footwear Having a Lightweight Midsole Member with Protective Elements

Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s). 1. An article of footwear , comprising: an upper; and [{'sup': '3', "a polymeric foam member for supporting an entire plantar surface of a wearer's foot, wherein the polymeric foam member is formed from a foam material having a density of less than 0.25 g/cm, and wherein the foam material forms an exposed side surface of the sole structure, and"}, 'a protective member having a top surface extending along a bottom surface of the polymeric foam member and covering at least 80% of a surface area of the bottom surface of the polymeric foam member, wherein the protective member constitutes a web base surface with a plurality of traction elements extending downward from the web base surface, wherein a subset of the plurality of traction elements are positioned within a central area of the web base surface, wherein the web base surface is perforated in a forefoot area between some of the traction elements with a heel area being free of perforations, and wherein a thickness of a majority of the web base surface at locations between the plurality of traction elements is less than 2 mm thick., 'a sole structure engaged with the upper, wherein the sole structure includes2. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of at least 75% of the web base surface at locations between the plurality of traction elements is 1.5 mm or less.3. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the protective member is a flexible sheet claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of the plurality of traction elements include a plurality of nubs arranged in a matrix pattern.4. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom surface of the polymeric foam member includes a first bulbous area ...

SHOES, DEVICES FOR SHOES, AND METHODS OF USING SHOES

A shoe includes a first plate and a second plate that are located in a portion of the shoe between an upper and an outsole of the shoe, and a nest formed as a bag filled with one or more gasses located between the first plate and the second plate. The shoe may further include one or more springs located in cavities in the gas filled nest for biasing the first plate and the second plate apart from each other. Pods may be located within the openings in the center of the springs, and the pods may be filled with one or more gasses. The pods may protrude from a bottom or a top surface of the nest. Spring sandwiches including one or more springs positioned between plates may be constructed and placed in various portions of a shoe. The shoe may also include piping with lights. 1. A shoe , comprising:a plate that is entirely located in a forefoot portion of the shoe, the plate having a curvature to match a curvature of a front of the shoe such that the plate extends across approximately an entire length of the forefoot portion of the shoe; andat least one spring supported on the plate.2. The shoe of claim 1 ,wherein the at least one spring comprises a first plurality of springs supported on the plate and a second plurality of springs positioned in a pattern around the first plurality of springs.3. The shoe of claim 2 ,wherein the first plurality of springs includes four springs positioned in a rectangular pattern on the plate.4. The shoe of claim 3 ,wherein the second plurality of springs includes eight springs positioned around said four springs.5. The shoe of claim 2 ,wherein the second plurality of springs are positioned in a circular pattern around an outer perimeter of a top surface of the plate.6. The shoe of claim 1 ,wherein the plate starts from a flex point of the shoe where the forefoot portion of the shoe begins at an end of a ball portion of the shoe, and the plate extends all the way to a front of the shoe.7. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising:at least ...

Universal Footpad

A footpad is provided having a foam structure with a non-directional planer shape, a thickness, a first surface, and a second surface opposite the first surface, one of the first and second surfaces having an adhesive for adhering to bare skin. 1. A footpad comprising a foam structure having a non-directional planer shape , a thickness and a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface , one of the first and second surfaces having an adhesive for adhering to bare skin.2. The footpad of claim 1 , wherein the non-directional planer shape is generally circular.3. The footpad of claim 2 , wherein the generally circular shape has a plurality of relief cuts uniformly distributed about a circumference of the generally circular shape.4. The footpad of claim 2 , wherein the generally circular shape has between about 6 and 12 relief cuts uniformly distributed about a circumference of the generally circular shape.5. The footpad of claim 4 , wherein the relief cuts present a plurality of petal-like structures having rounded edges.6. The footpad of claim 4 , wherein the relief cuts have a depth of about 2 mm to about 8 mm.7. The footpad of claim 4 , wherein the relief cuts have a depth of about 4 mm to about 6 mm.8. The footpad of claim 2 , wherein the generally circular shape has a diameter between about 1 and 3 about inches.9. The footpad of claim 2 , wherein the generally circular shape has a diameter between about 1.5 and about 2.5 inches.10. The footpad of claim 1 , wherein the adhesive has adhesion between about 12 and about 25 ounces/inch claim 1 , measured using Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) PSTC-3 Standard Adhesion to Steel 180° Peel Test.11. The footpad of claim 1 , wherein the foam has a Sure A durometer rating of between about 10 and about 25.12. The footpad of claim 1 , wherein the foam has a thickness of about 2 mm to about 5 mm and has a density between about 3 and about 25 lb/ft.13. A footpad comprising a foam structure having a ...

ALGAE-DERIVED FLEXIBLE FOAM, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

This document discloses algae-derived flexible foams, whether open-cell or closed-cell, with inherent antimicrobial and flame resistant properties, wherein a process of manufacturing includes the steps of: harvesting algae-biomass; sufficiently drying the algae biomass; blending the dried algae biomass with a carrier resin and various foaming ingredients; adding an algal-derived antimicrobial compound selected from various natural sulfated polysaccharides present in brown algae, red algae, and/or certain seaweeds (marine microalgae); and adding a sufficient quantity of dried algae biomass to the formulation to adequately create a fire resistant flexible foam material. 1. An algae-derived foams composition for use in the production of an article of manufacture , the algae-derived foam composition comprising from about 10% to about 25% dried algae biomass by weight to about 75% to about 90% foam material by weight.2. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 1 , wherein the foam material is an open-celled or closed-cell foam material.3. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 2 , wherein the foam material is an open-celled polyurethane foam.4. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 2 , wherein the foam material is a closed-celled Ethylene-vinyl acetate foam.5. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 1 , further comprising from about 1% to about 5% fucoidan powder.6. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 5 , further comprising from about 2% to about 10% carbonate.7. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 6 , further comprising from about 2% to about 10% peroxide.8. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 7 , further comprising from about 2% to about 10% Azodicarbamide.9. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 8 , further comprising from about 0.1% to about 1% stearate.10. The algae-derived foam composition according to claim 9 , further comprising from ...

Contoured Support Insole

A contoured insole especially advantageous for users with medium to high arches is disclosed. It comprises a generally foot-shaped base extending from a heel end to a toe end, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base preferably further comprises two indentations formed integrally therein in a forefoot area and a heel area. A forefoot pad and a heel pad are secured to each of said indentations. 1. A contoured insole , comprising:a generally foot-shaped base having a base top surface and a base bottom surface and a length extending from a heel end to a toe end, said base contoured to define a heel receiving cupped area, a midfoot area, a medial arch area, and a forefoot area;a forefoot pad indentation extending into said toe end and a heel pad indentation, said indentations on said base bottom surface;a forefoot pad disposed in said forefoot pad indentation in said forefoot area adjacent to said medial arch area and said midfoot area;a heel pad disposed in said heel pad indentation;a plurality of collapsible longitudinal curvilinear indentations integrally formed on said medial arch area, said curvilinear indentations extending lengthwise in a substantially longitudinal toe-to-heel direction along the bottom surface of the base; anda resilient metatarsal support indentation integrated into said bottom surface of said base and located in said midfoot area adjacent to said medial arch area.2. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said forefoot and heel pads are made of rubber or synthetic rubber.3. The insole of claim 2 , wherein said forefoot and heel pads are made of a neoprene synthetic rubber layer which is a polymer of polychloroprene.4. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said base comprises a lightweight resilient material.5. The insole of claim 4 , wherein said material is a lightweight resilient material which is capable of being molded into the desired shape and which provides the desired support and cushioning.6. The insole of ...

Shoe Insole

An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion, which includes a stability cradle and a lateral midfoot/heel pad secured to the underside of the base of the insole, as well as a supplemental heel pad is also attached to lay over a portion of the lateral midfoot/heel pad. The lateral midfoot/heel pad and supplemental heel pad are constructed of materials to help control foot pronation and supination. 1. An insole having a top surface for contacting a user's foot and a bottom surface for contacting the bottom interior of a user's shoe , comprising:a. a base having a base top side and a base bottom side, said base having a heel end, a toe end, a medial side defining an inner arch area and a lateral side defining an outer border area, said medial and said lateral sides extending from said heel end to said toe end along said arch area and said outer border area of said insole, respectively, and said bottom side of said base defining a toe area, a forefoot area, a stability area and a heel area;b. a stability cradle made of semi-rigid material, said stability cradle having a cradle top side and a cradle bottom side and said stability cradle defining one or more openings extending traversely to the longitudinal axis of said insole from said cradle top side to said cradle bottom side in said medial arch area, said cradle top side affixed to a stability cradle indentation area of said bottom side of said base;c. a toe pad in the toe area of said insole;d. a forefoot pad located in a forefoot indentation area between said midfoot and said toe area of the insole;e. a lateral midfoot/heel pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, said lateral midfoot/heel pad extending along the lateral side of the insole from the midfoot area to the heel area, said top surface of said lateral midfoot/heel pad being affixed to said bottom surface of said base, and said bottom surface of said lateral midfoot/heel pad extending through a lateral midfoot/heel pad opening in said ...

Footwear With Separable Upper and Sole Structure

An article of footwear is disclosed that includes upper and a sole structure. The upper defines an interior void that is configured to receive the sole structure and a foot. A lower surface of the upper defines a plurality of apertures, and the sole structure includes a plurality of projections that extend through the apertures to form a ground-engaging surface. The projections are connected to a foot-supporting member that remains within the upper. A locking system is incorporated into the upper and sole structure to secure the sole structure to the upper. 2. An article of footwear according to claim 1 , wherein the connection element further defines: a third aperture extending through the connection element at a lateral heel area of the connection element and a fourth aperture extending through the connection element at a medial heel area of the connection element claim 1 , andwherein the sole structure further includes a third projection extending from a lateral heel area of the foot-supporting element and extending through the third aperture and a fourth projection extending from a medial heel area of the foot-supporting element and extending through the fourth aperture.3. An article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the sole structure further includes: a first outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the first projection claim 2 , a second outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the second projection claim 2 , a third outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the third projection claim 2 , and a fourth outsole member engaged with a bottom surface of the fourth projection.4. An article of footwear according to claim 2 , wherein the connection element further defines: a fifth aperture extending through the connection element at a lateral midfoot area of the connection element and a sixth aperture extending through the connection element at a medial midfoot area of the connection element claim 2 , andwherein the sole structure further ...

SHOE WITH A HEATED INSOLE

A shoe has a heated insole with a battery-receiving portion. A battery is insertable into and removable from the battery-receiving portion of the shoe's insole while the insole is disposed within the shoe. 125.-. (canceled)26. A shoe , comprising:an insole disposed within the shoe; and a housing that includes a battery cell; and', 'a cushion that forms at least a portion of a top surface of the insole when the battery pack is inserted into the recess., 'a battery pack that is removable from and insertable into the insole, the battery pack comprising27. The shoe of claim 26 , wherein the battery cell is rechargeable.28. The shoe of claim 26 , wherein the insole comprises a heating assembly.29. The shoe of claim 28 , wherein the battery cell is operably associated with the heating assembly.30. The shoe of claim 28 , further comprising:a frame that receives the battery pack and is disposed within the insole; anda connector associated with the frame, the connector configured to transfer energy from the battery cell to the heating assembly.31. The shoe of claim 30 , further comprising a circuit coupled to the connector claim 30 , the circuit configured to adjust a level of energy transferred from the battery cell to the heating assembly.32. The shoe of claim 31 , wherein the circuit is adjustable from a remote control.33. The shoe of claim 30 , wherein the heating assembly delivers heat to at least a forefoot portion of the insole.34. The shoe of claim 33 , wherein the heating assembly comprises a conductive ribbon and a heater panel.35. The shoe of claim 30 , wherein the connector pivots to allow the battery pack to be connected and disconnected from the connector. This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 61/947,913, filed Mar. 4, 2014, and 61/911,835, filed Dec. 4, 2013, which are both incorporated by reference herein.This application relates to insoles such as heated insoles that include a battery.Several occupations ...

Modular shoe systems and methods of using same

Modular shoe systems include an upper, an outsole attached to the upper, and several midsole inserts. Each midsole insert is positionable in overlying relationship with the outsole and can operatively engage the outsole to form an assembled shoe. The outsole can include a receptacle, such as a depression or opening, configured to receive a protrusion in the midsole insert. Multiple midsole pieces can be cooperatively engaged to form the midsole insert. The midsole pieces are selected based on their properties and the needs of the user. Methods for customizing a shoe include selecting a midsole insert based on a property and positioning the midsole insert in overlying relationship with the outsole to operatively engage the midsole insert and outsole. The midsole insert can be removed and a different midsole insert can be selected and positioned based on another property. The midsole insert(s) can be assembled using several midsole pieces.

ORTHOPEDIC SHOE APPLIANCE

An orthopedic shoe appliance includes a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance includes obtaining a pad; and shaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. 1. An orthopedic shoe appliance , comprising:a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide support under a heel of the foot, and the pad does not reach distal ends of the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal.2. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 1 , wherein the pad is attached to an insole claim 1 , a midsole claim 1 , an outsole claim 1 , or a sock.3. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 3 , wherein the pad is integrally formed with the insole claim 3 , the midsole claim 3 , the outsole claim 3 , or the sock as a unitary piece.4. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 1 , wherein the pad is attached to a footwear.5. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 4 , wherein the pad is integrally formed with the footwear as a unitary piece.6. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 1 , wherein different areas of the pad have different heights and/or durometers.7. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance claim 1 , comprising:obtaining a pad; andshaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but does not provide substantial under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal.8. A method for ...

HIGH HEEL SHOE

There are disclosed high heel shoes where separate components combine to create load balancing internal footwear technology. A two-piece system includes interlocking toe bed and shank constructed of complex three dimensional curved surfaces which create an intricately sculpted volume to provide structural support down the length of the entire foot. The toe bed provides a wide base and keeps the big toe pointed straight (at an approximately 10° angle). A heel maximizes the surface area of the bottom of the heel at the point of strike with the ground while retaining a minimal and aesthetically appealing silhouette from the side view. The toe bed and shank feature a composition of layered materials which when combined work to provide both stability and shock absorption to the ball of the foot during the foot strike of walking. An internal support structure provides a padded barrier and intermediary between the rigidity of the shank and the softness of the shoe upper. 1. A high heel shoe assembly comprising:a rigid shank extending from a toe end to a heel end, wherein the heel end is elevated above the toe end by at least two inches, the shank having a central plate-like body defining an outer edge with an upper raised area spaced from the outer edge and extending from a location near the toe end rearward to a location near the heel end;a soft upper insole cushion co-molded together with the shank into a unitary member, the upper insole cushion having a lower cavity that closely receives the upper raised area of the shank;a toe bed comprising a rigid middle portion defining cells filled with a plurality of soft cushions, the middle portion being secured to an underside of the toe end of the shank using fasteners;a high heel secured to an underside of the heel end of the shank; andflexible uppers, an outsole secured underneath the toe bed and a portion of the shank, and an insole secured above the shank and soft upper insole cushion for holding the shoe onto a foot of a ...

GROUND-ENGAGING STRUCTURES FOR ARTICLES OF FOOTWEAR

Ground-engaging components for articles of footwear include an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface. At least the ground-facing surface may be formed to include a matrix structure, and this matrix structure may include a plurality of open cells (e.g., in a heel region and/or an arch region) and a forefoot region including a plurality of closed forefoot support cells. The ground-engaging component may be engaged with a midsole member (e.g., including a foam midsole element and/or one or more fluid-filled bladders), and this combination may form a sole structure that is engaged with an upper to form an article of footwear. 1. A ground-engaging component for an article of footwear , comprising:an upper-facing surface; anda ground-facing surface opposite the upper-facing surface, wherein at least the ground-facing surface includes a matrix structure, and wherein the matrix structure includes a plurality of open cells and a forefoot region including a plurality of closed forefoot support cells.2. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of closed forefoot support cells are closed by a support member that spans multiple cells of the matrix structure.3. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein the forefoot region of the matrix structure includes a plurality of open cells.4. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein a forward toe area of the forefoot region of the matrix structure includes a plurality of open cells.5. The ground-engaging component according to claim 1 , wherein the matrix structure includes a ridge defining and surrounding at least some of the plurality of open cells and at least some of the plurality of closed forefoot support cells claim 1 , wherein a cross sectional width dimension of the ridge becomes smaller moving in a direction from the upper-facing surface to the ground-facing surface.6. The ground-engaging component according to ...

Methods for designing a foot orthotic

A foot orthotic device is disclosed. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. The device is designed using a method and system that applies sequential pressure to regions on a plantar foot surface, and obtaining positional information about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.

CONTOURED SUPPORT INSOLE

A contoured insole especially advantageous for users with medium to high arches is disclosed. It comprises a generally foot-shaped base extending from a heel end to a toe end, which comprises a top surface and a bottom surface. The bottom surface of the base preferably further comprises two indentations formed integrally therein in a forefoot area and a heel area. A forefoot pad and a heel pad are secured to each of said indentations. 121-. (canceled)22. A contoured arch support comprising:a base having a medial arch area formed from a moldable resilient material; anda plurality of collapsible curvilinear indentations, each of said curvilinear indentations having a longitudinal axis extending substantially lengthwise in a longitudinal heel-to-toe direction in said medial arch area of said base, said indentations integrally formed into the bottom surface of said base.23. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said medial arch area collapses along said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations that extend lengthwise in said medial arch area.24. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area collapse along said lengthwise indentations to fit a user's shoe providing an accommodating fit to said user.25. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area collapse along said lengthwise indentations in said medial arch area of said medial midfoot to minimize voids caused by air entrapment.26. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations in said medial arch area are positioned on said medial midfoot side of said insole from adjacent a lateral midfoot area to said medial side of said insole.27. The arch support of claim 22 , wherein said plurality of longitudinal curvilinear indentations extend lengthwise in said medial arch area positioned lengthwise from a border of said ...

WEARABLE FOOT GARMENT

Various implementations include a wearable foot garment that includes a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion, and an ankle portion. The midfoot portion includes two high compression zones and a reduced compression zone between the high compression zones. The first high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent a proximal end of the wearer's plantar aponeurosis. The second high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent distal ends of metatarsals of the wearer. The compressive strength in the high compression zones is greater than the compressive strength in the reduced compression zone. In some implementations, the ankle portion and midfoot portion define a heel opening, and the forefoot portion includes a plantar surface area on which an adhesive film is disposed for increasing the friction contact of the forefoot portion. 1. The wearable foot garment of wherein: the first high compression zone and the second high compression zone extend at least along a plantar area of the midfoot portion and at least partially around a circumference of the midfoot portion,', "the first high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent a proximal end of the wearer's plantar aponeurosis,", "the second high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent distal ends of metatarsals of the wearer,", 'the reduced compression zone extends at least along the plantar area of the midfoot portion and at least partially around the circumference of the midfoot portion, the reduced compression zone is disposed between the first and second high compression zones, and', 'a first compressive strength in the first high compression zone and a second compressive strength associated in the second ...

Device for high-heeled shoes and method of constructing a high-heeled shoe

Provided is a device for insertion into a heeled shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

Device for high-heeled shoes and method of constructing a high-heeled shoe

Provided is a device for insertion into a heeled shoe, having a rear region positioned to underlying a wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, the rear region being shaped to accommodate a planer surface of the wearer's calcaneal tuberosity, an upper surface of said rear region having a raised portion underlying an area of the wearer's calcaneus immediately forward of the wearer's calcaneus tuberosity; and a forward region positioned to underlie at least a portion of the shafts of the wearer's metatarsals, the second upper surface of said forward region having a raised portion which gradually rises to an apex position to underlie the shafts of the wearer's second and third metatarsals.

PLATE FOR FOOTWEAR

A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. 1. A plate for an article of footwear having a sole structure , the plate comprising:an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point; anda concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure, the MTP point opposing the MTP joint of a foot during use.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point are co-planar.3. The plate of claim 2 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 2 , the posterior-most point being located within the substantially flat portion.4. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 1 , the posterior-most point being located within the substantially flat portion.5. The plate of claim 4 , further comprising a blend portion disposed between and connecting the concave portion and the substantially flat portion claim 4 , the blend portion including a substantially constant radius of curvature.6. The plate of claim 5 , wherein the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point are co-planar at a junction of ...

PLATE WITH FOAM FOR FOOTWEAR

A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper includes an outsole, a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, and a first cushioning layer. The plate includes an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point. The concave portion includes a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure. The MTP point opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use. The first cushioning layer is disposed between the concave portion and the upper. 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear having an upper , the sole structure comprising:an outsole; an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure;', 'a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point; and', 'a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure, the MTP point opposing the MTP joint of a foot during use; and, 'a plate disposed between the outsole and the upper, the plate comprisinga first cushioning layer disposed between the concave portion and the upper.2. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point are co-planar.3. The sole structure of claim 2 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 2 , the posterior-most point being located within the substantially flat portion.4. The sole structure of claim 1 , wherein the plate includes a substantially flat portion disposed within the heel region of the sole structure claim 1 , the posterior-most ...

Flat Valve Adjustable Arch Support

A sophisticated air bladder that functions as an arch support of the foot that can be adjusted, a multitude of times as needed, by the user. The bladder is constructed so the air that provides the support is directed and corralled to the areas of the foot where support is typically needed and desired and will be maintained throughout weight bearing activities of the user. It is also versatile and can be used with any type of footwear, insole, orthotic or just a strap. 1. An air bladder that functions as an arch support with strategic welded areas within the bladder to direct the air within the bladder in order to provide and maintain the support to the areas typically desired according to the arch of the standard human foot.2. An orthopedic arch support of the foot that is adjustable by the user , that has an air bladder , and a flat , thin check valve without any pronounced edges or protuberances making the support compatible with the foot by itself , or , with any footwear , insole or arch support. Foot ailments and foot discomfort are a very common problem for almost every person at least some point in their life. Almost as often, these people will require or seek a solution to relieve their foot pain. There are many devices, medications or even contraptions that are over the counter or professionally prescribed for these problems and often do not provide the correct amount of support that is needed or desired to accomplish satisfactory relief. Another problem commonly encountered is the amount of support that is desired might change according to different factors, such as, type of activity one is doing, type of footwear or change in body weight, so, it is advantageous to have a support that can be adjusted a multitude of times. There are current devices that contain an adjustable air bladder for support but the air providing support moves within the bladder; away from where pressure is applied, upon movement of the foot during use. This invention offers an ...

Massage Insole/Sole Structure Capable Having Breathable Effect

An insole/sole structure contains: a top pad, two massage column modules, a form pad, and a bottom pad. The top pad includes at least one accommodation groove. A respective one of the at least one massage column module includes a holding portion and multiple flexible massaging columns. The respective one massage column module is connected on the top pad by using the holding portion. The multiple flexible massaging columns are held on the holding portion to correspond to a profile of a respective one accommodation groove. A profile of the foam pad and a profile of the bottom pad correspond to a profile of the top pad, such that when the foam pad and the bottom pad are connected, the foam pad and the bottom pad are closed, and the respective one massage column module is limited between the top pad and the foam pad. 1. An insole/sole structure comprising: a top pad , two massage column modules , a form pad , and a bottom pad;wherein the top pad is formed in a foot shape and includes at least one accommodation groove defined on the top pad;wherein a respective one massage column module of the at least one massage column module includes a holding portion and multiple flexible massaging columns, and the holding portion of the respective one massage column module is configured to hold the multiple flexible massaging columns of the respective one massage column module, the respective one massage column module is connected on a bottom of the top pad by using the holding portion, wherein the multiple flexible massaging columns are held on the holding portion to correspond to a profile of a respective one accommodation groove of the at least one accommodation groove, such that when a respective one flexible massaging column is connected with the top pad, the multiple flexible massaging columns extend out of the respective one accommodation groove of the top pad;wherein a profile of the foam pad and a profile of the bottom pad correspond to a profile of the top pad, such that ...

INSOLE FOR SHOES

An insole includes upper and lower layers of soft and hard materials. The upper layer includes forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot regions, the hindfoot and midfoot regions have outer peripheral portions located at an elevation higher than an upper surface of the upper layer. The midfoot region has an inner arch side with an inner arch protrusion projecting upwardly from the upper surface of the upper layer to a certain height greater than an average height of the upper layer. The lower layer is attached to the midfoot and hindfoot regions of the upper layer, includes an integrally formed fan-shaped and a hook-shaped sections. The fan-shaped and hook-shaped sections are disposed in such a manner to extend towards front and rear ends of the upper layer. The hook-shaped section has left and right sides extending towards outer and inner arch sides corresponding to the hindfoot region of the upper layer. 1. A insole comprising:a flexible upper layer fabricated from soft materials and configured as an inner bottom side of a shoe, including a forefoot region, a midfoot region and a hindfoot region, wherein said hindfoot region and said midfoot region have outer peripheral portions that are located at an elevation higher than an upper surface of said upper layer, said midfoot region having an inner arch side, wherein said inner arch side has an inner arch protrusion that projects upwardly from said upper surface of said upper layer to a certain height greater than an average height of the periphery defining the upper layer; anda flexible lower layer fabricated from hard materials being attached to bottom surfaces of said midfoot and hindfoot regions of said flexible upper layer, said lower layer having a fan-shaped section and a hook-shaped section integrally formed with said fan-shaped section, said fan-shaped section and said hook-shaped section being disposed in such a manner to extend respectively towards front and rear ends of said upper layer, wherein said hook-shaped ...

Orthopedic insole

An orthopedic insole may include at least one strength layer and at least one shock absorbing layer. In one embodiment, the strength layer may be relatively rigid and includes a heel portion and an arch portion, contoured to fit the plantar or bottom surface of the foot to provide arch support. The shock absorbing layer may include a plurality of shock absorbing cells such as recoverable honeycombs or any other negative stiffness structure with the capability to recover. A gait analysis that may include an individual's weight transfer trajectory may have to be conducted to determine the structure of the shock absorbing layer. The orthopedic insole may further include an adjusting layer to supplement the strength layer and the shock absorbing layer to make adjustment to the orthopedic insole if needed.

CUSTOMIZABLE SHOE INSERT

An orthotic support insert is configured to be positioned within a shoe. The insert is formed of a cushioning material having a plurality of indicator lines. 1. A method , comprising:accessing cushioning material;accessing a shoe;removing a portion of the cushioning material to accommodate the shoe; andpositioning the cushioning material within the shoe such that at least a portion of the cushioning material will contact a top of a foot when the foot is positioned within the shoe.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein positioning includes at least a portion of the cushioning material contacting a heel of the foot when the foot is positioned within the shoe.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein removing a portion of the cushioning material includes identifying an indicator line in the cushioning material and cutting the cushioning material along the indicator line.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cushioning material includes an adhesive to secure the cushioning material in place with respect to the shoe.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the cushioning material is at least ⅛ inch.6. In combination with a shoe claim 1 , an orthotic insert claim 1 , comprising:a first portion including at least one of a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a hindfoot portion; anda second portion including an extension connected with the first portion, the extension positioned along at least an inner surface of a side of the shoe.7. The insert of claim 6 , wherein the extension is positioned along an inner surface of a top of the shoe.8. The insert of claim 6 , wherein the second portion extends along a length of the first portion.9. The insert of claim 6 , wherein the second portion extends along a rear portion of the shoe.10. An orthotic insert claim 6 , comprising:a foam layer including a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion and a hindfoot portion; andfirst and second extension portions extending from opposed sides of the forefoot portion and sized such that, when ...

Custom 3-d orthotic device

An orthotic support assembly is disclosed herein that includes an internal device configured to be inserted within a person's footwear. The internal device is formed of a cushioning material and extends from an internal surface at a bottom portion of the footwear to an internal surface of a top portion of the footwear.

ORTHOPEDIC SHOE APPLIANCE

An orthopedic shoe appliance includes a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, wherein the pad does not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. A method for manufacturing an orthopedic appliance includes obtaining a pad; and shaping the pad to provide support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot, but not provide substantial support under a heel of the foot or under the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal. 1. An orthopedic shoe appliance , comprising:a pad for providing support for midfoot arches, the second metatarsal, and the third metatarsal of a foot,wherein the pad is configured to not provide support under a heel of the foot,wherein the pad comprises a first portion configured to provide support to the midfoot arches, and a second portion that extends distally from a region corresponding to proximal ends of the second and third metatarsals to form an elongate extension that supports the second and third metatarsals and such that the pad is configured to not fully support proximal ends of any of the first metatarsal, the fourth metatarsal, and the fifth metatarsal,wherein the first portion comprises a medial raised contour configured to be disposed under and support a medial arch and a lateral raised contour configured to be disposed under and support a lateral longitudinal arch and entire calcaneal-cuboid joint, such that the medial raised contour is higher than the lateral raised contour, andwherein a width of the second portion is smaller than a width of the first portion.2. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 1 , wherein the pad is attached to an insole claim 1 , a midsole claim 1 , an outsole claim 1 , or a sock.3. The orthopedic shoe appliance of claim 2 , wherein the pad is integrally formed with the insole claim 2 , the ...

FOOTWEAR FORCE MITIGATION ASSEMBLY

A force absorbing device for a footwear appliance includes a shoe upper and a shoe sole having a planar sole surface, such that forces between the shoe upper and planar sole surface in ground contact are absorbed by force mitigation assemblies disposed in the shoe sole. A force mitigation assembly adapted for an athletic shoe includes a linkage to a wearer interface responsive to movement based on activity of the wearer. An attachment to a sole surface receives ground forces transmitted from frictional contact between the sole surface and a surface against which the sole is disposed, such as for running, turning, etc. A force mitigation assembly absorbs these forces received from the sole surface for directing the received force in a controlled manner. An elastic field in the force mitigation assembly is defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force. 1. A force dissipating device adapted for a footwear appliance , comprising:a linkage to a wearer interface responsive to movement based on activity of the wearer;an attachment to a sole surface for receiving ground forces transmitted from frictional contact between the sole surface and a surface against which the sole is disposed;a force mitigation assembly in communication with the linkage and the attachment for absorbing force received from the sole surface and directing the received force to the linkage in a controlled manner; andan elastic field in the force mitigation assembly, the elastic field defined by a resilient material adapted to deform in response to the received force.2. The device of wherein the attachment is responsive to lateral forces received from the sole surface claim 1 , the lateral forces substantially parallel to the ground surface during contact with the sole surface.3. The device of wherein the elastic field is defined by an elongated member of the resilient material claim 1 , the resilient material disposed against a rigid member extending from the ...

Safety Women's High Heel Shoe

A method of manufacturing a women's high heel shoe having improved safety and usability features including an improved heal providing improved safety with a widened heel tip with improved traction and reduced surface penetration susceptibility while not detracting from the stylish narrowed high heel design of the shoe and a leather sole with a non-slip insert. 1. A method of making a women's high heel shoe comprising:providing a shoe sole base defining a lower sole positioned at a front for supporting a ball and toes of a wearer of the high heel shoe, the base having an outer perimeter defining the shape of the upper sole and an exposed sidewall thereof, the sole being composed of a sole base material;creating a cavity in the lower sole base having a shape that conforms to a shape of the lower sole, the cavity having a cavity perimeter that is set back from the outer perimeter defining the lower sole and defining an outsole there between, the cavity defining a raised cavity wall about a perimeter of the cavity;creating an insert having an insert shape defined by a periphery that is substantially the same as the shape of the cavity, the insert having an outer edge, a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface including one or more anti-skid features, the insert being composed of an insert material selected from a material having anti-skid characteristics and being different than the sole material;inserting the insert into the cavity; andcoupling the insert to the base material after insertion in the cavity.2. The method of wherein the sole base material is a leather and the insert material is a polymer or a rubber.3. The method of wherein the coupling includes applying an adhesive.4. The method of wherein creating an insert is a molding.5. The method of wherein creating a shoe sole and creating a cavity are each performed in a single molding process.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the plurality of anti-skid features on the bottom of ...

Contoured Support Shoe Insole

An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad and a midfoot-to-heel support cushion. The mid-foot/heel surface has a raised medial arch and longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened mid-foot area with a metatarsal mid-foot tear-drop raised area, and a surrounding the heel pod that cups the exterior back by a heel cup. A heel pad opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively. 1. A contoured insole used inside a shoe and having a top side that contacts the users foot , a bottom side that contacts the interior of a shoe after insertion therein , a lateral side that lies adjacent to the outer side of a user's foot in use and a medial side that lies adjacent the inner side , or arch , of a user's foot , said insole comprising:a base layer having a contoured shape which receives and supports the foot of the user, a heel end, a toe end, a top surface, a bottom surface, a lateral side and a medial side, said lateral and medial sides extending approximately from said heel end to said toe end, said base layer having:(a) a heel dome raised above the top surface of the base layer and located over the heel area of the insole;(b) a metatarsal dome raised above the top surface of base layer and located over the metatarsal midfoot area of the insole;(c) a forefoot pad indentation area on the bottom surface of the insole extending from the midfoot to the toe area of the base layer and supporting the insertion of a forefoot pad therein,(d) a midfoot-to-heel stability cushion indentation area on the bottom surface of the insole extending from the midfoot to the heel area of the insole and supporting the insertion of ...

Contoured Support Shoe Insole

An insole having a top sheet and a base layer with three pieces that include a base layer, a forefoot pad made of a clear TPR gel and a mid-foot to heel cushion made of a supersoft polyurethane. The midfoot/heel surface has a raised arch with criss-crossing longitudinal curvilinear indentations, a flattened midfoot area with a metatarsal midfoot tear-drop raised area, and a heel cup that surrounds the exterior back of the heel. A heel pod opening goes through the entirety of the thickness of base layer of the insole body and a heel pad is affixed to the bottom surface of the base layer being made of a clear TPR gel or blown EVA. There is also a supersoft heel dome and a metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the heel pod and the metatarsal midfoot area, respectively. 2. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said first angle of inclination is 5-65 degrees compared to said longitudinal axis of said insole and said second angle of inclination is 15-85 degrees compared to said longitudinal axis of said insole.3. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said base layer is made of polyurethane polyester glycol with a hardness 10-30 Asker±3.4. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said forefoot pad made of a clear TPR gel (thermoplastic rubber).5. The insole of claim 4 , wherein said TPR gel has a hardness rating of 10-20 Asker±3.6. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said forefoot pad has a groove pattern with a width spacing of approximately 1.0 mm-1.50 mm.7. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said heel pad is made of pre-blown EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) material.8. The insole of claim 7 , wherein said heel pad has a hardness rating of 20-35 Asker±3.9. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said heel pad has a groove pattern with a width spacing of approximately 1.0 mm-1.50 mm.10. The insole of claim 1 , wherein said heel pad aperture is surrounded by a flat midfoot/heel surface with surrounding grooves.11. The insole of claim 1 , wherein ...

Dual-Density Insole with a Molded Geometry

The present disclosure relates to a dual-density insole (or sock liner) for a shoe. According to aspects set forth herein, the insole includes a carrier with two cavities. Two inserts with a density or hardness level that is different from that of the carrier are positioned in the cavities for increased performance. The disclosed insole further exhibits a molded geometry marked with shaped protrusions. 1. An insole for an article of footwear comprising:a carrier having a top surface and a bottom surface wherein the top surface includes a first cavity;a first insert having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the first insert is configured to fit within the first cavity, and wherein the bottom surface of the first insert is configured to mate with a surface of the first cavity; andwherein the top surface of the carrier and the top surface of the first insert include a plurality of protrusions.2. The insole according to claim 1 , wherein the first cavity is associated with a forefoot end of the insole.3. The insole according to claim 2 , further comprising;a second cavity at a heel end of the insole;a second insert having a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the second insert is configured to fit within the second cavity, and wherein the bottom surface of the second insert is configured to mate with a surface of the second cavity; andwherein the top surface of the second insert includes a plurality of protrusions.4. The insole according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusions on the carrier claim 3 , the protrusions on the top surface of the first insert and the protrusions on the top surface of the second insert comprise rounded protrusions.5. The insole according to claim 3 , wherein the protrusions of the carrier claim 3 , the protrusions on the top surface of the first insert and the protrusions on the top surface of the second insert comprise oval-shaped protrusions.6. The insole according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom surface of the first insert and ...

Adjustable sole support system

A removable and adjustable insert for footwear has slots placed in the insole and/or midsole of the shoe to allow access to the arch and/or metatarsal and/or heel regions of the insole and/or midsole. In an embodiment, an insert placed into the arch insert slot that establishes how much the arch protrudes above the remainder of the top surface of the insole. One or more inserts are provided having different thicknesses so that the height of the arch can be varied by the user or at the direction of a third party, such as a doctor or a trainer.

SOLE ELEMENT WITH DEFINED BENDING STIFFNESSES

The invention relates to a sole element that is introducible into a shoe, comprising a flexible top layer for receiving a foot in a footbed, an insole body having locally different bending properties, which insole body extends parallel to a top layer surface and which insole body is joined to the top layer surface, the insole body is in the form of a one-piece body extending over a first subregion and over a second subregion, which first subregion of the insole body having a high bending stiffness is arranged in a plane adjacent to the second subregion of the insole body having a low bending stiffness, wherein the second subregion is arranged in a manner at least partially enclosing the first subregion, wherein the first subregion is arranged in the region of the midfoot and/or in the heel region. 18-. (canceled)9. A sole element that can be introduced into a shoe a flexible cover layer for receiving a foot in a foot bed , an insert body having partially different bending properties , which insert body extends parallel to a cover layer surface and which insert body is connected to the cover layer surface , the insert body is designed as a one-piece body extending over a first portion and over a second portion , which first partial areas of the insert body having a high flexural strength is arranged in a plane adjacent to the second partial area of the insert body with a low flexural strength ,wherein the second sub-area is arranged at least partially enclosing the first sub-area, characterized in that the first sub-area is arranged in the area of the midfoot and/or in the heel area.10. A sole element , insertable into a shoe , comprising:a flexible cover layer for receiving a foot in a footbed; andan insole body having different bending stiffnesses in each partial area, which insole body extends parallel to a cover layer surface and which insole body is connected to the cover layer surface;wherein the insole body is formed as an integral body extending over a first ...

High-heeled shoe

A high-heeled shoe having a sole and a heel of at least 4 cm height provided thereto, wherein the heel is provided with a damping means. The damping means comprises at least one damping element. The damping element has different effective damping cross sections along the heel's longitudinal axis and/or is freely deformable in at least one direction perpendicular to the heel's longitudinal axis.

Article of Footwear Comprising a Sole Member with Aperture Patterns

An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole structure with a sole member. The sole member can be manufactured using a customized cushioning sole system. A user's foot morphology and/or preferences may be used to design the sole member. The sole member can include a column of apertures that are formed along the outer surface of the sole member. 1. A method for customizing a cushioning sole system for an article of footwear , the method comprising:obtaining information related to a pressure distribution of a wearer's foot;producing a first pattern comprising a first set of apertures arranged to form at least a first column of apertures;generating instructions to form the first pattern in a sole member; andexecuting the instructions to form the first set of apertures in the sole member, wherein each aperture of the first column of apertures increases in cross-sectional diameter in a direction approaching a center of the sole member.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising obtaining information about preferences of the wearer related to cushioning of the article of footwear claim 1 , and wherein the first set of apertures is customized according to the information obtained about the preferences related to the cushioning of the article of footwear.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the first pattern including the first set of apertures in the sole member using a laser.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a resiliency profile claim 1 , the resiliency profile comprising data representing personalized pressure distribution for the wearer.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:producing a second pattern comprising a second set of apertures arranged to form at least a second column of apertures; andexecuting instructions to form the second set of apertures in the sole member, wherein each of the second set of apertures increases in cross-sectional diameter in a direction approaching the center of the sole member.6. A ...

Shoe Insert Assembly

A shoe insert assembly includes a panel that is selectively positioned in a shoe. The panel has an opening therein and the opening is aligned with a heel when the shoe is worn thereby facilitating pressure to be relieved from the heel. A cushion is positioned within the panel and the cushion absorbs pressure exerted by a foot onto the shoe thereby enhancing comfort of the shoe. A pad is coupled to the panel and the pad is aligned with an arch in the foot when the shoe is worn thereby enhancing comfort of the shoe. 1. A shoe insert assembly being configured to support an arch of a foot thereby enhancing comfort of a shoe , said assembly comprising:a panel being configured to be positioned in a shoe, said panel having an opening therein wherein said opening is configured to be aligned with a heel when the shoe is worn thereby facilitating pressure to be relieved from the heel;a cushion being positioned within said panel wherein said cushion is configured to absorb pressure exerted by a foot onto the shoe thereby enhancing comfort of the shoe;a pad being coupled to said panel wherein said pad is configured to be aligned with an arch in the foot when the shoe is worn thereby enhancing comfort of the shoe.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said panel has a top wall claim 1 , a bottom wall and a peripheral edge extending therebetween claim 1 , said peripheral edge having a first lateral side claim 1 , a second lateral side claim 1 , a front side and a back side claim 1 , said panel being elongated between said front side and said back side claim 1 , said back side being concavely arcuate between each of said first lateral side and said second lateral side claim 1 , said front side being concavely arcuate between said first lateral side and said second lateral side.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said first lateral side curves outwardly with respect to a central axis extending through said front side and said back side claim 1 , said second ...

Footwear Sole Structure Including a Spring Plate

An article of footwear may include an upper, an outsole, and a spring plate. The spring plate may be located above at least a portion of the outsole and may extend through at least medial forefoot and medial midfoot regions. The spring plate may have an unloaded shape in which a front portion of the spring plate in a forefoot region is downwardly bent relative to a rear portion of the spring plate located rearward of the front portion. The spring plate may comprise an open central region defined by a surrounding band and may be nondestructively removable from and replaceable into the upper. The article may further include at least one inner sole member shaped to rest securely within a void defined at least in part by the upper. The at least one inner sole member may be compressible in at least first and fifth metatarsophalangeal joint regions. 1. An article of footwear comprising;an upper;an outsole;at least one inner sole member shaped to rest securely within a void defined at least in part by the upper, wherein a portion of the void above a top surface of the at least one inner sole member is sized to accommodate a wearer foot, and wherein the at least one inner sole member is compressible in at least first and fifth metatarsophalangeal joint regions; anda spring plate positioned between at least a portion of the at least one inner sole member and at least a portion of the outsole, the spring plate extending through at least medial forefoot and medial midfoot regions and having an unloaded shape in which a front portion of the spring plate in the forefoot region is downwardly bent relative to a rear portion of the spring plate located rearward of the front portion.2. The article of footwear of claim 1 , wherein the spring plate comprises an open region defined by a surrounding band.3. The article of footwear of claim 2 , wherein the surrounding band is continuous around an entire periphery of the spring plate.4. The article of footwear according to claim 1 , ...

Foot Arch Support Device

A foot arch support device includes a base seat, a movable unit, high and low heel members, and an actuating unit. The base seat includes a first base plate. The movable unit includes a movable plate that is movable relative to the first base plate between high and low curvature positions. When the low heel member is coupled to the base seat, the movable plate is at the low curvature position. When the high heel member is coupled to the base seat, a support part of the high heel member abuts against the movable plate, and the movable plate is pushed by the high heel member to the high curvature position. The actuating unit is operable for permitting removal of a selected one of the high and low heel members from the base seat. 1. A foot arch support device adapted to be connected to a bottom of a shoe , the shoe having a heel portion , a toe portion , and an arch portion that is between the heel portion and the toe portion , said foot arch support device comprising: a first base plate, and', 'a second base plate that is disposed under said first base plate, and that is adapted to be adjacent to the heel portion of the shoe, said first base plate having a top surface that is opposite to said second base plate;, 'a base seat including'}a movable unit including a movable plate that is connected to said first base plate, that has an abutment surface facing said top surface of said first base plate, and that is movable relative to said first base plate between a high curvature position, where said abutment surface is away from said top surface of said first base plate, and a low curvature position, where said abutment surface abuts against said top surface of said first base plate;a heel unit including a high heel member and a low heel member, a selected one of said high heel member and said low heel member being removably coupled to a bottom of said base seat, and having a heel part, and a support part extending from a top end of said heel part and having a top end face ...

ENERGY RETURN, CUSHIONING, AND ARCH SUPPORT PLATES, AND FOOTWEAR AND FOOTWEAR SOLES INCLUDING THE SAME

Support plates, and footwear soles and articles of footwear containing the same. The support plate generally may provide one or more of heel cushioning, arch support in a midfoot region of the support plate, and integral medial and lateral legs extending from the midfoot region of the support plate towards an anterior end of the support plate. An article of footwear may include a support plate at least partially embedded within a sole assembly, such as a midsole thereof. The support plate may be configured to provide energy return and arch support to a wearer of the article of footwear. The support plate may include a domed structure with radially extending arms extending from a central heel portion, where the domed structure provides heel cushioning to the wearer when a force is transmitted through the midsole to the domed structure. 1. An article of footwear , comprising:an upper configured to engage with a wearer's foot when the article of footwear is worn on the wearer's foot;a sole assembly coupled to the upper, the sole assembly comprising a midsole and an outsole, the outsole having an outer surface that is configured to engage with a surface on which the wearer is striding; and an upper surface extending from a posterior end of the support plate to an anterior end of the support plate;', 'a lower surface opposite the upper surface;', 'a cushioning heel portion adjacent the posterior end of the support plate, wherein the cushioning heel portion is configured to resiliently compress in response to a heel strike by the wearer; wherein the cushioning heel portion comprises a domed structure, the domed structure comprising a convex surface that forms a portion of the upper surface of the support plate and a concave surface that is opposite the convex surface and forms a portion of the lower surface of the support plate, wherein the domed structure is oriented such that a heel strike by the wearer of the article of footwear exerts a force on the convex surface of ...

Massage shoe with arch support nodules

The shoe herein, in the form of a sandal, uses a combination of a midsole of varying thickness and nodules of varying diameters and heights to provide the requisite level of flexibility, support, and stimulation to the various regions of the foot. The walking action of the user creates waves of pressure across the foot, enhanced by the nodules, thereby increasing blood flow. 1. A shoe for use on a human foot , the human foot including a medial longitudinal arch , a lateral longitudinal arch , a transverse arch , and toes , the shoe comprising:a midsole having varying thickness, the varying thicknesses taken as an average to define an average midsole thickness; the foot bed affixed to the midsole;', the varying heights taken as an average to define an average nodule height;', 'the varying diameters taken as an average to define an average nodule diameter;, 'the multiplicity of nodules of varying heights and diameters;'}], 'a foot bed including a multiplicity of nodules;'} 'the lateral longitudinal arch support created by the midsole having a greater than average thickness, and nodules of average height;', 'a lateral longitudinal arch support;'} 'the medial longitudinal arch support created by the midsole having a greater than average thickness, and the nodules having a greater than average height;', 'a medial longitudinal arch support;'}whereby the midsole thickness and nodule height together determine the amount of support provided to the human foot.2. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising: 'the transverse arch support created by the midsole having a lesser than average thickness, and nodules greater than average height.', 'a transverse arch support adapted to support the transverse arch;'}3. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising:a heel cup adapted to support a heel of the human foot;the heel cup including a foot bed region without nodules in order provide support without lateral movement.4. The shoe of claim 1 , further comprising:a big toe barrier formed ...

ENERGY RETURN ORTHOTIC SYSTEMS

A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer, and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer. 1. A tri-layer orthotic system comprising:a base layer having a distal toe end and a proximal heel end;a mid-layer having a distal toe portion, a mid-portion and a proximal heel portion, said distal toe portion of the mid-layer operably coupled to the distal toe end of the base layer to form a forefoot portion;an upper layer having a front upper layer portion, an arch upper layer portion and a heel upper layer portion, said heel upper layer portion operably coupled to the proximal heel portion of the mid-layer to form a heel portion,wherein the coupling of said base layer, said mid-layer and said upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.2. The tri-layer orthotic system of wherein said distal toe portion of the mid-layer is fused to the distal toe end of the base layer.3. The tri-layer orthotic system of wherein said heel upper layer portion is fused to the proximal heel portion of the mid-layer.4. The tri-layer orthotic system of wherein a material used to construct said orthotic system is carbon fiber.5. The tri-layer orthotic system of further comprising a shim positioned between said bottom layer and said mid-layer.6. The tri-layer orthotic system of further comprising a shim positioned between said top ...

Orthopedic Boot Liner

An orthopedic boot liner is provided that is adapted to be inserted into an orthopedic boot to absorb moisture from the foot of a wearer therein. The boot liner comprises a cushioned, moisture absorbent material that absorbs moisture and also improves comfort while wearing an orthopedic boot, such as a walker boot. The liner comprises a body portion adapted to form along the sole of a wearer's foot, the body portion having an upper surface and an underside surface. The heel end of the liner has a curved edge with an upstanding lip extending upwards therefrom to support the wearer's heel, while the mid-body portion of the liner comprises a pair of lateral wings. The pair of wings extends from the sides of the liner and form over an upper surface of the wearer's foot when the wearer's foot is within the liner 1) An orthopedic boot liner , comprising:a body portion adapted to form along the sole of a wearer's foot, the body portion having an upper surface and an underside surface;the body portion having a distal end, a heel end, and a mid-body portion;the heel end comprising a curved edge with an upstanding lip extending upwards therefrom;the mid-body portion being disposed between the distal end and heel end, and having sides disposed along an interior edge and an outer edge of the body portion;a pair of liner wings extending from the sides of the mid-body portion, the liner wings extending upwardly and adapted to form over an upper surface of the wearer's foot when the wearer's foot is placed against the upper surface of the body portion.2) The orthopedic boot liner of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is comprised of a moisture absorbent material.3) The orthopedic boot liner of claim 2 , wherein the body portion is further adapted to form a cushion under the wearer's foot and the moisture absorbent material of the body portion is further comprised of a compressible material.4) The orthopedic boot liner of claim 1 , wherein the liner wings further comprise flaps ...

FOOTWEAR PLATE

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a midfoot region of the plate than at a forefoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape. 1. A plate for an article of footwear , the plate comprising:a base layer having a peripheral edge defining a medial side and a lateral side extending between a heel region and a forefoot region; anda first strand portion attached to the base layer and including adjacent segments that form a first layer on the base layer, the adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a midfoot region of the plate than at the forefoot region of the plate and at the heel region of the plate.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the first strand portion is attached to the base layer via stitching.3. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the base layer includes at least one of (i) a substrate claim 1 , (ii) a second layer having a plurality of fibers claim 1 , and (ii) a second layer formed from unidirectional tape.4. The plate of claim 1 , further comprising a second strand portion disposed on the first layer to form a second layer on the first layer.5. The plate of claim 4 , wherein the first strand portion is attached to the base layer via first stitching that crosses over the first strand portion and penetrates the base layer at first attachment locations that are spaced apart from the first strand portion and ...

Pad for preventing foot deformity and shoe including same

A shoe includes an upper part, an outer sole, an inner sole configured between the upper part and the outer sole and abutting the outer sole, and a pad having a tear drop shape. The pad is configured between the outer sole and the inner sole to prevent the foot from forwardly slipping. The pad includes a first longitudinal end part having a first width and a first height, and a second longitudinal end part having a second width and a second height. The second longitudinal end part is configured opposite to the first longitudinal end part. The first longitudinal end part is closer to the medial side than the second longitudinal end part. The pad includes a middle part connecting the first and second longitudinal end parts. The first width is larger than the second width, and the first height is larger than the second height.

CUSHIONING SHOE INSERT

This application discloses shoe inserts which are configured such that a user may expose one or more adhesive layers while the cushioning shoe insert is maintained at an optimal location within a shoe, thereby securing the cushioning shoe inserts precisely at the optimal location. Moreover, this application discloses shoe inserts which are designed to distribute necessary support forces, e.g. through a foot chock, thereby mitigating or eliminating uncomfortable levels of localized pressure. 1. A pad for inserting in a shoe , the pad comprising:an outer surface to interface with an inner portion of the shoe;a layer of adhesive disposed on an upper portion of the outer surface;a flexible nonstick cover disposed on the layer of adhesive; anda pull tab having a first end to extend from the inner portion of the shoe and a second end folded into contact with the flexible nonstick cover, wherein when the pull tab is pulled, the flexible nonstick cover is removed from the layer of adhesive to expose the layer of adhesive and to adhere the outer surface of the pad with the inner portion of the shoe.2. The pad of claim 1 , further comprising:a foot chock protruding upwardly from an inner surface of a lower portion of the pad, the foot chock to provide support to a foot and reduce pressure on a toe region of the foot.3. The pad of claim 2 , wherein the foot chock is positioned between a metatarsal region of the foot and the toe region of the foot.4. The pad of claim 1 , wherein when a portion of a foot is disposed in the inner portion of the shoe and the pull tab is pulled claim 1 , the flexible nonstick cover is removed from the layer of adhesive to expose the layer of adhesive and to adhere the outer surface of the pad with the inner portion of the shoe while the portion of the foot is disposed in the inner portion of the shoe.5. The pad of claim 1 , further comprising:a lower portion for cushioning a plantar region of a foot;a front portion connected to the lower portion, ...

FLEXIBLE VENTILATED INSOLES

Designs for insoles comprising forefoot support are described herein. In certain embodiments, the forefoot support comprises openings and grooves that confer ventilation and flexibility. Insoles may be customized for individual users and specific types of footwear. 1. A forefoot support of a footwear insole , comprising:a plurality of openings;a rim configured to form a border around at least a portion of the forefoot support;a first groove traversing the forefoot support along a first axis, wherein the first groove is configured to provide flexibility to the forefoot support in a first direction; anda second groove traversing the forefoot support along a second axis, wherein the second groove is configured to provide flexibility to the forefoot support in a second direction.2. The forefoot support of claim 1 , wherein the footwear insole further comprises at least one of a midfoot support and a hindfoot support.3. The forefoot support of claim 2 , wherein the footwear insole is a one-piece structure.4. The forefoot support of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of openings are arrayed in one line or in multiple lines.5. The forefoot support of claim 4 , wherein the multiple lines are arrayed in rows.6. The forefoot support of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of openings are regularly spaced apart claim 5 , and the plurality of openings in each row is staggered with respect to the plurality of openings in the row above.7. The forefoot support of claim 4 , wherein the one line or multiple lines are located in the first groove traversing the forefoot support claim 4 , the second groove traversing the forefoot support claim 4 , or both the first groove and the second groove.8. The forefoot support of claim 1 , wherein the first groove and the second groove are located in a bottom surface of the forefoot support.9. The forefoot support of claim 8 , wherein the bottom surface of the forefoot support is configured to contact a surface on a footwear article and not contact a ...

Shoe Insole

An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and an extended heel pad secured to the underside of the base of the insole. A supplemental heel pad is also attached to lay over a portion of the extended heel pad. The extended heel pad and supplemental heel pad are constructed of materials to help control foot pronation. 1. An insole having a top surface for contacting a user's foot and a bottom surface for contacting the bottom interior of a user's shoe , comprising:a. a base, said base having a base top side and a base bottom side, said base having a heel end, a toe end, a medial side defining an inner arch area and a lateral side defining an outer border area, said medial and said lateral sides extending from said heel end to said toe end along said arch area and said outer border area of said insole, respectively, and said base bottom side of said base defining a toe area, a forefoot area, a stability area and a heel area;b. a stability cradle made of semi-rigid material, said stability cradle having a cradle top side and a cradle bottom side and said stability cradle defining one or more openings extending from said cradle top side to said cradle bottom side in said medial arch area, said cradle top side affixed to a stability cradle indentation area of said base bottom side of said base;c. a forefoot pad located in a forefoot indentation area between said midfoot and said toe areas of the insole;d. an extended heel pad having a top surface and a bottom surface and extending along the lateral side of the insole from the midfoot area to the heel area, said extended heel pad having said top surface affixed to said base bottom surface and said bottom surface extending through an extended heel pad opening in said stability cradle; ande. a supplemental heel pad having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface being affixed and positioned over a portion of the extended heel pad in the heel pad area of the ...

System and Method for Stabilizing Footwear

A footwear stabilizing system is provided. The system comprises an upper and a sole attached to the upper. The sole comprises an outsole comprising an inner surface formed in a biomechanically correct shape and an insert attached to the outsole, the insert comprising at least one of single piece of material and a fluid-filled bag. The insert is configured to conform to and stabilize a human foot upon impact. The outsole is configured to match a common curvature of a heel and arch of the foot. The insert is constructed of and/or contains non-Newtonian material. The outsole is configured with a shaped heel cup configured to absorb impact across entire heel. The outsole works in conjunction with the insert to provide foot stabilization and arch support. The insert reacts at each step to foot shape and provides support upon impact. 1. A footwear stabilizing system , comprising:an upper; an outsole comprising an inner surface formed in a biomechanically correct shape, and', 'an insert attached to the outsole, the insert comprising at least one of single piece of material and a fluid-filled bag,, 'a sole attached to the upper, the sole comprisingwherein the insert is configured to conform to and stabilize a human foot upon impact.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the outsole is configured to match a common curvature of a heel and arch of the foot.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the insert is configured to be at least one of constructed of and contain non-Newtonian material.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the outsole is configured with a shaped heel cup.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the heel cup is configured to absorb impact across entire heel.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the outsole is configured to work in conjunction with the insert to provide foot stabilization and arch support.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the insert is configured to react at each step to shape of foot and provide support at time of impact.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the ...

SOLE AND ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING A POD ASSEMBLY

A sole for an article of footwear includes: an upper sole portion; and a pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the upper sole portion, wherein the pod assembly extends from a lateral heel portion of the sole to a medial forefoot portion of the sole such that the plurality of pods compress substantially in sequence through a gait cycle of a wearer. 1. A sole for an article of footwear , comprising:an upper sole portion having a base;a plurality of recesses formed in a bottom surface of the base; anda pod assembly having a plurality of pods fluidly connected in series disposed below the upper sole portion, wherein the pod assembly extends from a lateral side of the sole in a heel region to a medial side of the sole in a forefoot region such that the plurality of pods are adapted to compress in sequence through a gait cycle of a wearer,wherein the pod assembly includes a first end pod adapted to correspond with a heel strike event during the gait cycle of the wearer, the first end pod disposed on the lateral side of the sole and having a larger volume than each of the other pods of the plurality of pods,wherein the first end pod comprises an outer edge that extends to an outer edge of the sole, andwherein the plurality of recesses are adapted to receive the plurality of pods.2. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the pod assembly includes a second end pod disposed on the medial side of the sole adapted to correspond with a toe off event during the gait cycle of the wearer.3. The sole of claim 2 , wherein the pod assembly includes a plurality of fluid passageways claim 2 , andwherein the first end pod and the second end pod are directly connected only to one of the plurality of fluid passageways.4. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the pod assembly is substantially S-shaped.5. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the pod assembly includes a plurality of fluid passageways claim 1 , andwherein each of the plurality of pods is directly connected ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ORTHOTIC DEVICE MODELS USING SIMULATED PATIENT ANATOMY

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating orthotic device models using simulated patient anatomy. In one implementation, a method comprises receiving images of a body part of a patient; deriving physical measurements from the images; generating anatomy model data of the body part using the physical measurements; and generating orthotic model data based on the anatomy model data, the orthotic model data being representative of an orthotic device. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving, by a processing device, a plurality of images of a foot of a patient;detecting, by the processing device, the foot and a fiducial marker within one or more of the plurality of images;computing, by the processing device, one or more physical measurements of the foot based on a known dimension of the fiducial marker; andgenerating, by the processing device, anatomy model data representative of the foot based on the one or more physical measurements of the foot, wherein orthotic model data is derivable from the anatomy model data.22. The method of claim 21 , further comprising:generating, by the processing device, the orthotic model data from the anatomy model data; andtransmitting, by the processing device, the orthotic model data to a fabrication device to fabricate at least a portion of an orthotic device based on the orthotic model data.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein computing the one or more physical measurements of the foot comprises:computing, by the processing device, a width of the foot based on the known dimension of the fiducial marker; andcomputing, by the processing device, a length of the foot as a function of the width of the foot.24. The method of claim 21 , wherein generating the anatomy model data comprises:performing, by the processing device, a biomechanical simulation of the foot based at least partially on the one or more physical measurements of the foot.25. The method of claim 21 , wherein the plurality of images ...

SHOE SOLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

A shoe including a shoe sole and a method of manufacturing a shoe sole are disclosed. The sole includes a sole body possessing a rear section, a midsection, and a front section. The sole further includes a rear cavity at the rear section, an arched portion at the midsection, and a front cavity at the front section. A first cushion is located at or inside the rear cavity and possesses a first hardness. A rigid member is located at the arched portion of the midsection. A second cushion is located at or inside the front cavity and possesses a second hardness greater than the first hardness. The sole optionally includes flex grooves along a bottom portion of the front section. 1. A shoe comprising a shoe sole comprising:a sole body possessing a rear section, a midsection, and a front section;a rear cavity at the rear section;an arched portion at the midsection.a front cavity at the front section;a first cushion located at or inside the rear cavity and possessing a first hardness;a rigid member located at the arched portion of the midsection; anda second cushion located at or inside the front cavity and possessing a second hardness, the second hardness being greater than the first hardness.2. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the rear cavity and the front cavity are open to a top surface of the sole body.3. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the rigid member comprises an elongated portion possessing a longer extent along a rear section-to-front section direction of the sole body.4. The sole of claim 3 , wherein the elongated portion is located against a bottom surface of the sole body at the midsection.5. The sole of claim 3 , wherein the sole includes a middle cavity located at the midsection and closed to a bottom surface of the sole body claim 3 , and the rigid member is located at or inside the middle cavity.6. The sole of claim 1 , wherein the rear section includes a suspended middle portion between two lateral portions claim 1 , the lateral portions extending further than ...

Rigid Sole Structures For Articles Of Footwear

Articles of footwear (e.g., for long jump/triple jump events, etc.) may include a sole structure having: (a) a first impact force attenuating component (e.g., foam) that includes top and bottom surfaces (and may be engaged with an outsole member, such as a cleated sole member); (b) a rigid plate component that includes top and bottom surfaces, wherein the bottom surface of the rigid plate component is engaged with the top surface of the first impact force attenuating component; and (c) a second impact force attenuating component (e.g., foam) that includes top and bottom surfaces, wherein the bottom surface of the second impact force attenuating component is engaged with the top surface of the rigid plate component. The rigid plate component may be the stiffest component in the sole structure (e.g., resistant to bending about an axis extending in the medial side-to-lateral side direction). 1. A sole structure for an article of footwear , comprising:a cleated ground-engaging component having an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface;a first foam component that includes an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface, wherein the ground-facing surface of the first foam component is engaged with the upper-facing surface of the cleated ground-engaging component;a rigid plate component that includes an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface, wherein the ground-facing surface of the rigid plate component is engaged with the upper-facing surface of the first foam component; anda second foam component that includes an upper-facing surface and a ground-facing surface, wherein the ground-facing surface of the second foam component is engaged with the upper-facing surface of the rigid plate component.2. The sole structure according to claim 1 , wherein the upper-facing surface of the first foam component includes a front raised ridge and a raised front support surface extending forward from the front raised ridge claim 1 , wherein the ground-facing ...

Comfort System for Boots

A comfort system for Cowboy and work boots, including an insole chassis, an insole chassis backing board, and cushioning pads for absorbing and attenuating shocks encountered by a wearer of the boots. Cushioning pads are secured to a surface of the insole chassis backing board, and apertures in the insole chassis allow the cushions to pass through. Additional cushioning pads are retained in recesses in the midsole. Pads on insole chassis backing board and midsole are vertically aligned. A steel toe inset is utilized in conjunction with the comfort system for work boots. A rim may depend below the midsole to receive a foamed plastic pad. 1. A boot comprising:an upper;a midsole;an outsole;a comfort system located within said upper; an insert;', 'an insole cover layer;', 'an insole chassis with at least one insole chassis aperture;', 'an insole chassis backing board;', 'at least one insole cushioning pad secured to said insole chassis backing board and passing through said at least one insole chassis aperture;', 'an insole filler layer;', 'at least one midsole cushioning pad secured to said midsole., 'said comfort system comprising2. A boot according to claim 1 , wherein said outsole further comprises cavity and wherein said cavity is filled by a support layer.3. A boot according to claim 2 , wherein said support layer further comprises a shank.4. A boot according to claim 1 , further comprising a first and second insole chassis aperture and a first and second insole cushioning pad secured to said insole chassis backing and passing through said first and second insole chassis aperture.5. A boot according to claim 4 , wherein said first insole chassis aperture is located near the ball of the foot and wherein said second insole chassis aperture is located near the heel of the foot.6. A boot according to claim 5 , further comprising a first and second midsole cushioning pad.7. A boot according to claim 6 , wherein said first midsole cushioning pad is generally vertically ...

FOOTWEAR PLATE

A plate for an article of footwear includes a substrate, a first strand portion attached to the substrate via first stitching, and a second strand portion disposed on the first layer. The first strand portion includes first segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate. The second strand portion includes second segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a second layer on the first layer. 1. A plate for an article of footwear , the plate comprising:a substrate;a first strand portion attached to the substrate via first stitching and including first segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate;a second strand portion disposed on the first layer and including second segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a second layer on the first layer;an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the article of footwear;a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the article of footwear than the anterior-most point; anda concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the article of footwear, the MTP point opposing the MTP joint of a foot during use; anda polymeric resin consolidating the first strand portion, the second strand portion, and the substrate to form a composite when heat and pressure are applied.2. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the first stitching crosses over the first strand portion and penetrates the substrate at first attachment locations that are spaced apart from the first strand portion.3. The plate of claim 1 , wherein the second strand portion is attached to the substrate via second stitching that crosses over the second strand portion claim 1 , extends ...

WEARABLE FOOT GARMENT

Various implementations include a wearable foot garment that includes a forefoot portion, a midfoot portion, and an ankle portion. The midfoot portion includes two high compression zones and a reduced compression zone between the high compression zones. The first high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent a proximal end of the wearer's plantar aponeurosis. The second high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent distal ends of metatarsals of the wearer. The compressive strength in the high compression zones is greater than the compressive strength in the reduced compression zone. In some implementations, the ankle portion and midfoot portion define a heel opening, and the forefoot portion includes a plantar surface area on which an adhesive film is disposed for increasing the friction contact of the forefoot portion. 1. A wearable foot garment comprising:a forefoot portion having a plantar area and a dorsal area;a midfoot portion comprising a first high compression zone, a second high compression zone, and a reduced compression zone disposed between the first and second high compression zones; andan ankle portion, the first high compression zone and the second high compression zone extend at least along a plantar area of the midfoot portion and at least partially around a circumference of the midfoot portion,', "the first high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent a proximal end of the wearer's plantar aponeurosis,", "the second high compression zone is configured for providing compression in a radially inward direction toward the wearer's foot adjacent distal ends of metatarsals of the wearer,", 'the reduced compression zone extends at least along the plantar area of the midfoot portion and at least partially around the ...

DEVICE AND METHODS FOR TREATING A LOWER LIMB JOINT PATHOLOGY AND LOWER LIMB PAIN

A method of treating a patient suffering from pain in the lower limb or a lower limb musculoskeletal disease is provided. The method includes placement of at least two calibrated, differential disturbances or protuberances under the patient's feet. 1. A device comprising a foot securing means , a support member operably attached to said securing means , and a ground engaging anterior protuberance and a ground engaging posterior protuberance , wherein said anterior protuberance and said posterior protuberance are protruding from an outsole , wherein each of said posterior protuberance and said anterior protuberance comprises a base and a peak , wherein said anterior protuberance and said posterior protuberance: (a) have a diameter of 50 to 150 mm; and (b) a shore hardness of 30 to 90 Sh A; wherein said anterior protuberance and said posterior protuberance are positioned in a balanced position , said balanced position comprises a position: wherein said device is adapted to exert a reduced inversion or a reduced eversion during stance phases to said user's foot and wherein said peak of said anterior protuberance and said peak of said posterior protuberance are positioned on opposite sides of said centerline of said support member.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said balanced position further comprises balanced timing of heel rise.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said balanced position further comprises balanced in/out toeing angle.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said wherein said balanced position further comprises a position wherein said device is adapted to exert a reduced valgus claim 1 , varus claim 1 , dorsal or plantar torque about the ankle of said user's foot.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said posterior protuberance is a bulbous protuberance claim 1 , said anterior protuberance is a bulbous protuberance claim 1 , or both said posterior protuberance and said anterior protuberance are bulbous protuberances.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said ...

Pressure relief system for footwear

Systems and methods are described for a shoe sole for relieving pressure from a wearer's metatarsal heads. In one aspect, a shoe sole comprises a shoe outer sole comprising a shaft region, a ball region, and a toe region. The shaft region underlies metatarsal shafts of the wearer and comprises a first lower surface, the ball region underlies metatarsal heads of the wearer and comprises a second lower surface, and the toe region underlies phalanges of the wearer and comprises a third lower surface. The second lower surface is raised relative to the first lower surface and the third lower surface.

Article of footwear and sole structure with a central forefoot ridge element

An article of footwear including a sole structure attached to an upper defining an internal void configured to receive a foot of a wearer is described. The sole structure includes a sole body portion having a central ridge element located in an aperture in the sole body portion and the central ridge element is configured to contact the ground and move relative to the aperture.

Footwear plate

A method of forming a plate for an article of footwear is disclosed. The method includes applying a first strand portion to a base layer including positioning adjacent segments of the first strand portion to form a first layer on the base layer. The adjacent segments of the first strand portion having a greater density across a width of the plate between a medial side and a lateral side at a midfoot region of the plate than at a forefoot region of the plate and at a heel region of the plate. The method also includes applying at least one of heat and pressure to the first strand portion and to the base layer to conform the first strand portion and the base layer to a predetermined shape.

FOOTWEAR PLATE

A plate for an article of footwear includes a substrate, a first strand portion attached to the substrate via first stitching, and a second strand portion disposed on the first layer. The first strand portion includes first segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate. The second strand portion includes second segments that each extend between two different locations along the substrate to form a second layer on the first layer. 1. A method of forming a sole structure for an article of footwear , the method comprising:positioning a first tow of fibers on a substrate at a first angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the substrate to form a first layer on the substrate;positioning a second tow of fibers on the first layer at a second angle different than the first angle to form a second layer on the first layer;positioning a third tow of fibers on the second layer at a third angle different than the second angle to form a third layer on the second layer;forming the first layer, the second layer, the third layer, and the substrate into plate having an anterior-most point disposed in a forefoot region of the sole structure, a posterior-most point disposed closer to a heel region of the sole structure than the anterior-most point, and a concave portion extending between the anterior-most point and the posterior-most point and including a constant radius of curvature from the anterior-most point to a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) point of the sole structure that opposes the MTP joint of a foot during use; andproviding the plate with a first cushioning layer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the plate with a first cushioning layer includes providing a cushioning layer at the concave portion of the plate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein providing the first cushioning layer at the concave portion of the plate includes providing the first cushioning layer between the concave portion and an ...

Article of Footwear with Multiple Durometer Outsole

The present invention is directed toward an article of footwear having a sole structure effective to increase traction on a support surface. The article of footwear includes a sole structure comprising a first sole structure and a second sole structure. The article of footwear includes a forefoot region, midfoot region, and hindfoot region. The first sole structure is disposed in the forefoot and hindfoot regions. The second sole structure is disposed in is coupled to the forefoot region and the hindfoot region. An extension of the second sole structure that extends through the forefoot region is substantially covered by the first sole structure. A plurality of lugs extend downwardly from the bottom surface of the first sole structure. At least one lug extends downwardly from the extension of the second sole structure through the first sole structure. The first sole structure and the second sole structure have different durometers.

ENERGY RETURN ORTHOTIC SYSTEMS

A plurality of orthotic systems are provided. One bi-layer system is constructed from a single sheet of fabric that is molded into two layers. One tri-layer system includes a base layer; a mid-layer; and an upper layer. The upper layer is joined to the mid-layer and the mid-layer is joined to the base layer. The coupling of the base layer, the mid-layer and the upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer. 1. A tri-layer orthotic system comprising:a base layer having a distal toe end and a proximal heel end;a mid-layer having a distal toe portion, a mid-portion and a proximal heel portion, said distal toe portion of the mid-layer operably coupled to the distal toe end of the base layer to form a forefoot portion;an upper layer having a front upper layer portion, an arch upper layer portion and a heel upper layer portion, said heel upper layer portion operably coupled to the proximal heel portion of the mid-layer to form a heel portion,wherein the coupling of said base layer, said mid-layer and said upper layer create a rear spring section, a mid-spring section and a front spring section in which the upper layer is suspended over the mid-layer and the heel portion is suspended on the proximal heel end of the base layer.2. The tri-layer orthotic system of wherein said distal toe portion of the mid-layer is fused to the distal toe end of the base layer.3. The tri-layer orthotic system of wherein said heel upper layer portion is fused to the proximal heel portion of the mid-layer.4. The tri-layer orthotic system of wherein a material used to construct said orthotic system is carbon fiber.5. The tri-layer orthotic system of further comprising a shim positioned between said bottom layer and said mid-layer.6. The tri-layer orthotic system of further comprising a shim positioned between said top ...

Contoured Support Shoe Insole

An insole having a top sheet, a base layer, a forefoot pad, a heel cushion, and stability cradle. The forefoot pad can be made a blown EVA or other material, and the heel cushion can be made of a clear TPR, soft polyurethane or blown EVA. A heel cup surrounds the exterior back by a heel cup, and a heel pod opening and midfoot pod opening is located in the stability cradle for allowing placement of heel pads and midfoot pads in a replacement manner. There is also a soft metatarsal raised dome on the top (foot contact) surface of the insole which would be directly above the metatarsal midfoot area.