Shoe x

Abstract

An article of footwear and method of using the article of footwear is disclosed so a person can temporarily affix a resistance band, exercise tube or other elastic cord (hereinafter, “band”) to the bottom of their article of footwear through retaining channels and use the band in their exercise routine. The channel design is such that the band can be easily inserted, positioned for the exercise routine, and removed while at the same time be secure enough such that while the band is inserted, it does not come off the article of footwear during exercise.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 785,205 filed Mar. 14, 2013 entitled Shoe X, which is incorporated by reference herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]This invention relates to exercise apparel, and more particularly, to a shoe and shoe sole that will receive one or multiple band(s) such that someone performing exercises with the bands will be able to exercise more effectively and safely.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Elastic bands have been shown to be an effective means of resistance training. These bands are frequently incorporated into the exercise routine by the individual stepping on the band (to anchor it or provided a fixed point for the band) and then pulling against the band in various ranges of motion. If the individual's foot loses partial contact wit...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a shoe design that has a unique tread pattern to safely exercise with resistance bands. The shoes are designed to keep the bands in place and prevent them from falling out. The shoes have arcuate channels that make them fit snugly around the bands, providing support and stability during exercise. The channels are designed to accommodate a range of motion, from static to dynamic, and are designed to improve the user's experience during exercise.

Problems solved by technology

If the individual's foot loses partial contact with the floor for any reason then the band, especially when the band has increased tension, is at risk of dislodging from under the foot and retracting in a way that could cause damage or injury to the individual or those around them.

Numerous shoes and tread patterns exist that allow a band to be received into the grooved pattern, but all of these existing patterns are at an obtuse angle where it is wider at the bottom and narrows towards the top as can be depicted by an inverted “V,” or A, and do not hold a band in place or prevent it from falling out by gravity alone or other minimal force.

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