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Footwear with enhanced temperature control

A technology for shoe uppers and insoles, which is applied in the field of sports shoes and can solve problems such as difficult cushioning/supporting functions

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-11
K-SWISS
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Problems solved by technology

However, it is difficult to successfully employ some of the thermoregulation features without compromising the cushioning and support functions, which are a major concern in designing athletic shoes in the underfoot area
As such, it is difficult to design a shoe that will keep the foot cool, dry and durable without interfering with the cushioning / support function of the shoe

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[0020] Referring now to the drawings, Figure 1 is an exploded side view of a shoe according to the present invention. Such shoes are especially good for dissipating heat away from the shoe when playing tennis or running, and are especially good for keeping heat from passing into the shoe from some hot surfaces, thereby preventing the foot from overheating. The shoe comprises an insole / midsole assembly indicated by reference numeral 10, on which a multilayer assembly 12 is advantageously arranged. The insole / midsole assembly 10 may take a variety of forms, depending on the purpose of the shoe and / or the preference of the wearer. Accordingly, insole / midsole assembly 10 may be designed in various forms of cushioning and support as desired by athletes of a particular sport. According to the invention, it is preferred that the multilayer assembly 12 comprises a thermal barrier layer or film 12b. This thermal barrier serves to prevent the transfer of heat from, for example, a hot ...

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Abstract

A shoe, particularly an athletic shoe, in which a multilayer assembly is disposed between the midsole and the insole of the shoe, with the multilayer assembly inhibiting the transfer of heat by virtue of a heat resistant layer or film disposed within the multilayer assembly. The multilayer assembly preferably includes a metalized Mylar (polyethylene terepthalate) film which is sandwiched between two layers of strobel material. This arrangement provides an effective and durable design which inhibits the transfer of heat from hot surfaces to the foot. In accordance with a further aspect, an advantageous ventilation system is provided in the insole, with the ventilation system particularly effective since it is shielded from heat utilizing the multilayer assembly.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to footwear, and more particularly to an athletic shoe having features that enhance wearer comfort, particularly in regulating or controlling the temperature of the foot. The present invention is primarily directed to a shoe having the characteristic of keeping the foot dry and cool. Aspects of the present invention may also be utilized to enable an article of footwear to provide thermal insulation to the foot. Background technique [0002] In the footwear industry, especially the athletic footwear industry, many design features have been introduced to enhance the comfort of the wearer. These improvements involve improving the way the shoe supports the foot, so that the shoe can better absorb shock, or allow the wearer to apply a high force more comfortably, while reducing the likelihood of injury. These design improvements demonstrate that comfort and performance are often interdependent. Athletes can rely on the shoes...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A43B7/06A43B7/34A43B7/08A43B13/04A43B13/14
CPCA43B7/06A43B13/143A43B13/148
Inventor 贾森·H·柯林斯苏珊·M·彼得森
Owner K-SWISS