Heel stabilizer for footwear

a heel stabilizer and heel technology, applied in the field of heel stabilizers for footwear, can solve the problems of more rubbing and therefore more discomfor

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
HBN SHOE
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[0009]The size and material of the stabilizer may be varied as de...

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However, because those products do not properly focus on reducing heel movement, they simply don't work, and may result in more rubbing and therefore more discomfort.
We have discovered that the true cause of the problem typically lies in the movement...

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[0016]FIG. 1 illustrates a rear view of heel stabilizer 1 positioned on a human right foot 70. The stabilizer 1 includes a first gripping portion or part 10 and a second gripping portion or part 20. In use, the heel stabilizer may be positioned within a shoe or other type of footwear such that, when the footwear is worn, the first gripping portion or part 10 will be positioned adjacent to the medial, or “inside,” surface 72 of the wearer's heel and the second gripping portion or part 20 will be positioned adjacent to the lateral, or “outside,” surface 74 of the wearer's heel, as depicted in FIG. 1. For a human left foot, the relative positions of the first and second gripping portions or parts would be a mirror image of the positions shown in FIG. 1. That is, from a similar rear view of a human left foot, the medial surface and first gripping portion or part would appear on the “inside” or right side of the foot, and the lateral surface and second gripping portion or part would appe...

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A heel stabilizer for use with human footwear that reduces or eliminates upward movement of the heel within footwear is disclosed herein. The heel stabilizer preferably includes two gripping portions or parts that grip the heel on the medial and lateral surfaces of the foot, preferably above the widest part of the heel. The heel stabilizer may be integrated directly into footwear. Alternatively, the heel stabilizer may be a separate insert that can be inserted into footwear.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to footwear, and more specifically to a heel motion stabilizer for footwear having features that improve comfort and performance for the wearer during standing, walking, running, and other activities in which footwear is used.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Footwear of all types and sizes are known to slip in the heels. Typically, there are two types of motion, up and down, and side-to-side. The resulting rubbing of the wearer's heels against the footwear is therefore a common problem, causing discomfort for the wearer and sometimes even painful blisters, bruises, or other injuries. The problem is particularly acute in the case of men's and women's dress shoes. Additionally, and in the case of footwear used for athletic activities, such as ski boots, heel slippage may not only result in pain and discomfort, but also in a loss of control for the wearer, thereby reducing the performance level of the footwear.[0003]Various products ex...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B23/28
CPCA43B23/28A43B23/00
Inventor DANANBERG, HOWARDHUGHES, BRIAN G.R.
Owner HBN SHOE
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