Transparent sole saver with tread

Abstract

A sole saver, including at least partially transparent material with a sticky backing and a removable cover for the sticky backing. A side of the material opposite the sticky backing includes a tread pattern that improves traction provided by the sole saver when the sticky backing is used to adhere the sole saver to a sole of a shoe.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to sole savers, for example for the soles of men's or women's dress shoes. In particular, the invention relates to such sole savers that are at least partially transparent and that include a tread pattern of some type. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] High-end shoes, especially for women, often include artwork on the soles of the shoes. For example, avant-garde images can be painted or dyed onto the leather soles of shoes. One problem with this artwork is that it can be ruined as a person walks in the shoes. [0005] Sole savers exist for protecting the soles of shoes, especially men's dress shoes. However, to Applicant's knowledge, existing sole savers are all opaque. Thus, use of such a sole saver to protect the artwork on the sole of a shoe is self-defeating because the sole saver hides the artwork. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] One solution to the foregoing problem according...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] A better solution is an at least partially transparent sole saver that includes a tread pattern to improve traction provided by the sole saver when in use.

[0008] Accordingly, one aspect of the invention is a sole saver that includes at least partially transparent material with a sticky backing and a removable cover for the sticky backing. A side of the material opposite the sticky backing includes a tread pattern that improves traction provided by the sole saver when the sticky backing is used to adhere the sole saver to a sole of a shoe.

Problems solved by technology

This is not an ideal solution because contact paper is smooth opposite its sticky side.

The smooth surface offers significantly less traction than normal shoe soles, for example leather shoe soles, which can result in dangerously slippery shoes.

This problem is exacerbated in wet conditions.

Furthermore, contact paper adhesive does not hold up well on soles of shoes under the rigors of walking and running.

Therefore, while this solution does offer some benefits, its drawbacks render the solution less than ideal.

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