Shoe Insert

Abstract

A shoe insert operable to inhibit a small toe of a human foot from propagating outward from a sandal style or open style shoe design. The shoe insert further includes a body that is planar in manner and being arcuate in shape. The body has an outer surface and an inner surface wherein the outer surface includes an adhesive that is operable to releasably secure the body to a portion of a shoe. The body further includes a securing portion that is operable to extend underneath a portion of the foot of a user subsequent the user placing their foot having the shoe insert disposed therein. The body of the shoe insert is manufactured from a translucent soft rubber material.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to shoes, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a shoe insert that is operable to be inserted and releasably secured within certain styles of shoes in order to maintain the toes of a user within the shoe.BACKGROUND[0002]There are millions of styles of shoes that are worn for various purposes. Conventional shoe types include but are not limited to work boots, athletic shoes and sandals. Each type of shoe is designed to accommodate a users' needs for a particular event or purpose. By way of example but not by way of limitation, various types of athletic shoes are made for running or other sports and are built to enhance the users' experience and comfort while performing the activity.[0003]One popular style of shoe for women are sandal and / or strap-style shoes. These style shoes are made for both casual and formal occasions and worn with frequency by women. The strap-style shoe does not have a closed design a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a shoe insert for an open and / or strap-style shoe that can be easily secured within the shoe and protect the small toe of a person. It is made of a transparent material that allows the person's foot to still be visible. The shoe insert has a face that can stick to the toe, preventing it from spreading too far out of the shoe. Additionally, it has an adhesive surface that can protect the toe from pressure and impact.

Problems solved by technology

One problem with strap-style or open shoes is the location of the straps often do not provide the securing of toes of the user.

In particular, many designs of open or strap-style shoes are such that the small toe of the user is often left exposed and unprotected by the design of the shoe.

Due to variations in the size of feet, many wearers of the open or strap-style shoe will have an issue with their small toe propagating out from the shoe wherein at least a portion thereof is exposed.

This is very uncomfortable for the user and additionally provides a possibility for damage to the small toe of the wearer during the use of these particular styles of shoes.

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