초록 ▼

A midsole (10 and 22) for an activewear shoe (12) comprises a removable insert (10) and a peripheral member (22). The peripheral member (22) is joined to the perimeter of an upper surface (18) of an outsole (14). A reinforcing layer (28) substantially less thick than the peripheral member (22) is jo

A midsole (10 and 22) for an activewear shoe (12) comprises a removable insert (10) and a peripheral member (22). The peripheral member (22) is joined to the perimeter of an upper surface (18) of an outsole (14). A reinforcing layer (28) substantially less thick than the peripheral member (22) is joined to the outsole upper surface (18). A transverse reinforcing segment (30) is integrally formed with the peripheral member (22) to provide stability and support to a wearer of the shoe (12). Segment (30) forms a front receptacle (32) and a heel receptacle (34) dimensioned to receive insert (10). Insert (10) has a transverse slot (42) to match with the transverse segment (30). A plurality of independent cushioning elements (40) depend from a base member (38) of insert (10), and are sized in order to conform to the depth of peripheral member (22). The cushionability and resiliency of insert (10) may be selected according to the wearer\s weight and cushionability preference.

대표청구항 ▼

In a shoe, a combination comprising: a sole portion for the shoe; walls defining an aperture through said sole portion; cushioning elements overlying said sole portion in order to provide cushioning support to the foot of the wearer, said cushioning elements having a plurality of curved cushions dep

In a shoe, a combination comprising: a sole portion for the shoe; walls defining an aperture through said sole portion; cushioning elements overlying said sole portion in order to provide cushioning support to the foot of the wearer, said cushioning elements having a plurality of curved cushions depending downwardly and providing distinctive visual design aspects; and a transparent plastic material filling said aperture such that said plastic material seals to make an integral shoe, said transparent plastic material allowing the ability to see through said sole portion to externally observe at least a portion of said curved cushions having said distinctive visual design aspects overlying said sole portion.