External stabilizing structure for work boots

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-26
RADIANS
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[0016]By using a single piece of stiff and resilient hard-molded material, pressure points are defused throughout the length of the external stabilizing structure, thereby enhancing the wearer's comfort and stability while standing on la

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A person working in construction or a similar field often spends extended periods of time standing or walking on surfaces that do not evenly or fully support the person's boot or shoe.
This uneven support may translate into foot discomfort and fatigue.
For example, while standing on the rung of a ladder briefly may not result in discomfort or fatigue, a few hours of standing on the rung of a ladder will likely result in extreme discomfort for the person due to localizing of pressure points on a small portion of

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[0027]Referring now to FIG. 1, the external boot stabilizing structure (10) is a structural element for use in work boots and similar types of footwear. More specifically, the external stabilizing structure (10) comprises a molded footbed (14) and a heel support structure (16). The external stabilizing structure (10) is designed to integrate into conventional work boot designs with little or no modification of the design. The external stabilizing structure (10) extends from the heel towards the toes of the wearer to provide external support to the upper under approximately 75% of the wearer's foot. It also enhances the stability of the heel by augmenting the internal counter of the boot upper. The external stabilizing structure (10) comprises a single piece of stiff and resilient hard-molded material, such as plastic, that is permanently secured to the bottom of the boot upper and above the boot outsole or midsole (if present).

[0028]The molded footbed (14) of the external stabilizin...

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Abstract

The external stabilizing structure is a structural element for use in work boots and similar types of footwear. The external stabilizing structure comprises a molded footbed of firm yet flexible material that provides external support under both the heel and arch of the wearer's foot.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]This invention relates to a permanent external stabilizing element for work boots.[0003]2. Discussion of Relevant Prior Art[0004]A person working in construction or a similar field often spends extended periods of time standing or walking on surfaces that do not evenly or fully support the person's boot or shoe. This uneven support may translate into foot discomfort and fatigue. For example, while standing on the rung of a ladder briefly may not result in discomfort or fatigue, a few hours of standing on the rung of a ladder will likely result in extreme discomfort for the person due to localizing of pressure points on a small portion of the foot. A worker is forced to either endure the discomfort or continually shift position in an attempt to change the pressure points. As a result, the worker is less focused on the job at hand and less efficient.[0005]One common answer to this problem is to provide a leather tuck board be...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B7/22A43B15/00A43B23/08A43B23/00A43B7/16
CPCA43B7/32A43B23/17A43B15/00
Inventor BODNER, KEITH
Owner RADIANS
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