Energy wave sockliner

Abstract

A sockliner for integration into a shoe assembly including a top face and a bottom face, each having a generally planar surface, extending along a base plane. On the top face, a plurality of grooves extend across the base plane in a generally undulating pattern for engagement with the sole of the foot. On the bottom face, a plurality of alternating ridges and / or valleys extend from the inside of the foot to the outside of the foot in a generally sinusoidal pattern for engagement with the outsole. The bottom face having a plurality of ridges positioned parallel and above the base plane, extend downwardly and a plurality of valleys positioned parallel and below at the base plane, extend upwardly. The combination of the generally undulating geometry of the top face and the generally sinusoidal geometry of the bottom face built into the structure of the sockliner for providing support and cushioning integrated into a shoe assembly.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the construction of a shoe with improved comfort and has particular utility in connection with various types of footwear.[0002]Shoes, at their most fundamental level, are intended to provide protection and comfort to the human foot during the course of day-to-day activities. Shoe designs have varied greatly over time as well as from culture to culture, with the predominate focus relating to functionality. As people became more sophisticated, shoes became more than just a protective clothing item. In this regard, shoes were designed not only for day-to-day activities, but also for fashion. Shoe designers are thus required to balance function with form, as people desire shoes that are both comfortable and attractive. Because of these market demands, there are currently numerous kinds of shoes with a variety of styles, designs and purposes, varying in their degrees of functionality and fashionability.[0003]Thro...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a shoe invention that utilizes a shaped sockliner to maximize comfort and reflect the natural contours of the human foot. The sockliner is designed to compress and expand within the shoe as the foot is loaded during walking or running. The shape of the sockliner helps to distribute pressure and cushion the foot. The invention also includes ridges and valleys that provide support and comfort to the wearer. Overall, this invention improves the distribution of pressure and enhances the comfort of shoes.

Problems solved by technology

However, these designs usually lose their effectiveness over the course of a day, as they become increasingly compressed.

In some cases, prolonged use may result in increasing discomfort as the cushioning becomes less effective.

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