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A foot retention device includes a rigid vertical strut and a springy band disposed adjacent to an exterior side of the strut and configured to flex over the strut to form a non-drooping asymmetric arc that conforms to the profile of a human foot. A releasable securing mechanism allows the band to b

A foot retention device includes a rigid vertical strut and a springy band disposed adjacent to an exterior side of the strut and configured to flex over the strut to form a non-drooping asymmetric arc that conforms to the profile of a human foot. A releasable securing mechanism allows the band to be easily secured and released. The foot retention device provides a fixed right angle between a base plate and the vertical strut allowing the user's foot to be inserted straight in. The foot retention device includes a non-sloping design for athletic applications, and a sloping design for footwear. Methods of assembling and manufacturing the foot retention device are also provided.

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1. A foot retention device for releasably securing a user's foot adjacent to a base, the base having a big toe insertion region and small toe insertion region, the device comprising:a substantially rigid vertical strut that extends perpendicularly from the base adjacent the big toe insertion region;

1. A foot retention device for releasably securing a user's foot adjacent to a base, the base having a big toe insertion region and small toe insertion region, the device comprising:a substantially rigid vertical strut that extends perpendicularly from the base adjacent the big toe insertion region; a resilient band extending from an upper end of the vertical strut; and a fastener for releasably coupling a far end of the resilient band to the small toe insertion region; wherein the vertical strut and the resilient band combine to form an asymmetric arc profile conforming to a profile of the user's foot.