Basketball Shoe Sole

Abstract

A new sole for basketball shoes that make use of a spring board and cushioning system to reduce the likelihood that a user will roll and sprain their ankle and to provide more support for lateral movements in both directions. The spring board, cushioning and support provide the present invention with a unique compression system covering the rear foot, the forefoot, and the tip of the foot. On the rear foot, the compression system is able to absorb impact during landings to increase surface contact between the outsole and the ground. On the fore foot, during aggressive changes in direction, the compression system compresses and provides the user a flexible slanted surface to push off of. On the tip of the foot, the compression system provides users with more surface contact to the ground for increase friction and stability. The advantages of the present invention decrease the likelihood a user will roll or sprain their ankle and increase the stability for lateral movements in both directions.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to new shoe sole that is specially designed for the sports of basketball. It can accomplish several purposes: (1) reduce the chances of ankle sprains at the rear foot, (2) provide lateral support for more efficient direction change both left at fore foot mid-section and (3) right at fore foot tip-section. More specifically, the present invention utilizes a unique compression layering system with three different designs at different portion of shoe sole to prevent the rolling of ankles and allows users to make sudden changes in direction more efficiently and comfortably.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The sole designs for athletic shoes are very similar besides some minor differences in shape, materials and types of cushions. Due to the unique nature of the sports of basketball, more tailored design should be used. The two major issues to focus on are: (1) ankle support or sprain prevention, (2) ease of lateral move...

AI Technical Summary

Problems solved by technology

But such design failed in the two issues identified earlier.

First, the relative rigid walls around the sole area can easily allow users to sprain their ankles.

For example, in condition when the angle between the rear bottom of the shoe and the ground surpasses 45 degrees, whether the user is making a hard cut run or landing awkwardly, it is likely the user will roll and sprain the ankle due to lack of flexibility and support at the rear outer end of the shoe.

Second, the relative rigid walls around the sole area are not natural for lateral movement.

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