Composite insole and bottom assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-31
MOONSTONE
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[0006]Utilizing a solid bottom fabricated out of wood, thermoplastic rubber, and the like, the insole utilizes a deep layer of EVA foam for comfort and a second layer of a more dense EVA form underneath providing support for the arch, enhancing long term comfort. EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate) is a flexible material adapting to various heel heights, slopes and

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As a rule women's dress shoes are seen as being extremely uncomfortable and not designed for a woman's body.
After only a few hours of walking or standing a woman can experience discomfort in the

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[0018]The composite insole and bottom assembly is disclosed herein with respect to exemplary embodiments. The embodiments are disclosed for illustration of the composite insole and bottom assembly, and are not limiting except as defined in the appended claims.

[0019]Reference is now made to the drawings wherein like structures refer to like parts throughout. In FIG. 1 a high-heel platform shoe 10 is shown having a solid bottom 16 that consists of a toe bottom 18 and a heel bottom 22. An EVA padding insole 26 having an exposed surface 28 and a bottom surface 32, and an EVA arch support 34 overly and are attached to the shoe bottom 16.

[0020]An adjustable toe belt upper 42 is attached to the toe bottom 18 using a plurality of metal screws 44 and extends over the toes while the platform shoe 10 is being worn. An adjustable ankle strap upper 48 is attached to the heel bottom 16 using the (matching) plurality of screws 44 of the platform shoe 10. An outsole 54 is attached at the bottom of ...

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A composite insole and bottom assembly includes two layers of EVA foam, the first layer a softer padding insole with an exposed upper surface. The second layer configured as an arch support and consists of an EVA foam of a greater density/hardness. The EVA foam arch support is attached to a bottom surface of the softer EVA foam padding insole, and both are then attached to an upper surface formed on a solid footwear bottom. Any of a decorative variety of upper restraints may be attached to the bottom, providing comfortable dress and casual footwear.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 795,708, filed on Oct. 23, 2012, which is incorporated by reference herein for all that it contains.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to footwear, and more particularly, to a sole construction for an article of footwear. More specifically, the present invention relates to a footwear construction using EVA foams of different densities for exposed insole and midsole layers and a wood or thermoplastic rubber bottom.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]As a rule women's dress shoes are seen as being extremely uncomfortable and not designed for a woman's body. After only a few hours of walking or standing a woman can experience discomfort in the back, legs, and toes. Past women's shoe designs not only have shown little variety—open-toes, sandals, and boots; the designs and materials...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B13/18A43B13/02A43B13/38
CPCA43B13/18A43B13/023A43B13/386A43B3/24A43B7/142A43B17/006A43B9/14A43B13/187
Inventor DE LEON, CAROL
Owner MOONSTONE
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