Triathlon Insole

Abstract

An insole which provides cushioning and support to a user's foot subjected to ground forces and/or differing weather conditions encountered during active sports, for example triathlons, is herein disclosed. The insole comprises a base having a bottom side which defines recesses adapted to receive pads and pods having particular properties. The location and materials of the various pads and pods work together to provide ankle and foot stabilization, enhanced cushioning features, and resistance to insole movement during shoe operation.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION DATA[0001]Not applicable.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to a shoe insole with improved cushioning and support to the foot of a wearer engaging in cross training and triathlon sporting activities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The human foot is a very complex biological mechanism. The load on the foot at heel strike is typically about one and a half times a person's body weight when a person walks. When running or carrying extra weight, such as a backpack, loads on the foot can exceed three times the body weight. The many bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the foot function to absorb and dissipate the forces of impact, carry the weight of the body and other loads, and provide forces for propulsion. Properly designed shoe insoles can assist the foot in performing these functions and protect the foot from injury.[0004]Insoles may be custom made to address the specific needs of an individual. They may be made based on casts of the end use...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0013]The current invention is an insole that incorporates, but is not limited to: (1) a faceted stability cradle with transverse stability ribs, (2) plurality of pods, (3) a forefoot pad (4) criss-cross groove patterns on the bottom surface of the pods and forefoot pad, and (5) a jadeite cooling top cloth. The present invention acco

Problems solved by technology

The human foot is a very complex biological mechanism.

Like most custom made items, custom insoles tend to be expensive because of the low volume and extensive time needed to make and fit them properly.

As such, it is not practical to make such custom made insoles for the general public.

However, for more strenuous or technically challenging activities, such as carrying a heavy backpack or traversing difficult terrain, a typical cushioning insole will not be adequate.

Under such conditions, a cushioning insole by itself would not provide enough support and control, and tends to bottom out during use by fully compressing the cushioning insole.

The r

Images