Running shoes, hiking shoes and boots, snowboard boots, alpine boots, hiking boots, and the like, having waterproof/breathable moisture transfer characteristics

Abstract

The waterproof / breathable moisture transfer liner for a running and hiking shoe includes an inner liner selected from technically advanced fabrics which are carefully selected. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, breathable membranes, a supportive mesh or a moldable foam, and an outer shell fabric. The applicability of the liner to alpine, snowboard boots, cross country, hiking boots, protective gear and helmets, along with appropriate variations for each application.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a variety of shoes and boots used in a variety of applications. For example, the present invention may be employed in a variety of applications including running shoes, lite hiking shoes and hiking boots, snowboard boots, alpine boots, and the like. The shoes and boots are breathable and waterproof to increase comfort for the runner, hiker or rider, etc. These shoes and boots include liner that transfer moisture in a way never before accomplished in the prior art.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various types of liners are known from the prior art. However, these liners do not provide the advantages realized by the present invention. The present inventor has recognized the problems faced by runners, snowboarders, skiers and hikers and developed shoes, boots and liners to overcome such problems.[0003]There is an on-going need for comfort, breathability, and support for running shoes, snowboard boots and alpine boots and lin...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a shoe or boot liner that is breathable and waterproof. The liner is made up of layers of materials that transfer moisture in a way that previously existed in the prior art. The liner is designed to provide comfort, breathability, and support for runners, snowboarders, and hikers. It is made up of a first foam material, a second foam material, and a flexible mesh. The liner can be used in various types of shoes, snowboards, and boots. It is also designed to be easily attached to the shoe or boot using lamination or mechanical bonding. The liner helps to keep the foot cool and comfortable by transferring moisture away from the foot.

Problems solved by technology

However, these liners do not provide the advantages realized by the present invention.

The inner liners have been leather, synthetic leather, nylon, or polyester blends which extremely limit the ability to breathe or wick moisture away from a runner or rider's body.

These materials have prevented the foot from breathing adequately.

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